Genesis 46:28 cpdv — Then he sent Judah ahead of himself, to Joseph, in order to report to him, and so that he would meet him in Goshen.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then he sent Judah ahead of himself, to Joseph, in order to report to him, and so that he would meet him in Goshen. "

— Genesis 46:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 46 — Context

25

These are the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to his daughter Rachel, and these she bore to Jacob: all these souls are seven.

26

All the souls who went into Egypt with Jacob and who went out from his thigh, besides the wives of his sons, were sixty-six.

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Now the sons of Joseph, who were born to him in the land of Egypt, were two souls. All the souls of the house of Jacob, who went into Egypt, were seventy.

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Then he sent Judah ahead of himself, to Joseph, in order to report to him, and so that he would meet him in Goshen.

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And when he had arrived there, Joseph harnessed his chariot, and he went up to meet his father at the same place. And seeing him, he fell upon his neck, and, amid embraces, he wept.

30

And the father said to Joseph, “Now I will die happy, because I have seen your face, and I am leaving you behind alive.”

31

And he said to his brothers and to all his father’s house: “I will go up and report to Pharaoh, and I will say to him: ‘My brothers, and my father’s house, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me.

Genesis 46:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 46:28 say?
Genesis 46:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then he sent Judah ahead of himself, to Joseph, in order to report to him, and so that he would meet him in Goshen. ”
Where is Genesis 46:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 46:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 46, verse 28.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 46:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 46:28 in?
Genesis 46:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 46:28?
Genesis 46:28 reads (CPDV): “Then he sent Judah ahead of himself, to Joseph, in order to report to him, and so that he would meet him in Goshen. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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