Genesis 50:2 web — Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm his father; and the physicians embalmed Israel.

World English Bible

"Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm his father; and the physicians embalmed Israel."

— Genesis 50:2, World English Bible

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Genesis 50 — Context

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Joseph fell on his father's face, wept on him, and kissed him.

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Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm his father; and the physicians embalmed Israel.

3

Forty days were fulfilled for him, for that is how many the days it takes to embalm. The Egyptians wept for him for seventy days.

4

When the days of weeping for him were past, Joseph spoke to the house of Pharaoh, saying, "If now I have found favor in your eyes, please speak in the ears of Pharaoh, saying,

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'My father made me swear, saying, "Behold, I am dying. Bury me in my grave which I have dug for myself in the land of Canaan." Now therefore, please let me go up and bury my father, and I will come again.'"

Genesis 50:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 50:2 say?
Genesis 50:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm his father; and the physicians embalmed Israel.”
Where is Genesis 50:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 50:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 50, verse 2.
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 50:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 50:2 in?
Genesis 50:2 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 50:2?
Genesis 50:2 reads (WEB): “Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm his father; and the physicians embalmed Israel.” 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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