You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you will be near to me, you, your children, your children’s children, your flocks, your herds, and all that you have.
Parallel translations
- KJV And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children’s children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:
- BSB You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own.
- NKJV You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near to me, you and your children, your children’s children, your flocks and your herds, and all that you have.
- NASB For you shall live in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your grandchildren, and your flocks and your herds and all that you have.
- NLT You can live in the region of Goshen, where you can be near me with all your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own.
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Quick answer
Joseph promises his father a home in Goshen, close to him, with all the family and flocks. He plans careful provision for the whole household.
Overview
Joseph designates Goshen as the family's dwelling, a fertile region where they can keep their flocks near him. The arrangement keeps the Israelites somewhat separate from the Egyptians, preserving their distinct identity. This settlement becomes the place where the small family will grow into the great nation God promised.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Exod 9:26Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.
- Exod 8:22I will set apart in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end you may know that I am Yahweh on the earth.
- Gen 46:34that you shall say, ‘Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we, and our fathers:’ that you may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.”
- Gen 46:28–29He sent Judah before him to Joseph, to show the way before him to Goshen, and they came into the land of Goshen.
- John 17:24Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
- John 14:2–3In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
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