Genesis 47:31
31 Jacob ▼▼tn Heb “he”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
said, “Swear to me that you will do so.” ▼▼tn Heb “swear on oath to me.” The words “that you will do so” have been supplied in the translation for clarity.
So Joseph ▼▼tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joseph) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
gave him his word. ▼▼tn Heb “swore on oath to him.”
Then Israel bowed down ▼▼sn The Hebrew verb normally means “bow down,” especially in worship or prayer. Here it might simply mean “bend low,” perhaps from weakness or approaching death. The narrative is ambiguous at this point and remains open to all these interpretations.
at the head of his bed. ▼
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