Genesis 50:24 cpdv — And when he had made them swear and had said, “God will visit you; carry my bones with you from this place,”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he had made them swear and had said, “God will visit you; carry my bones with you from this place,” "

— Genesis 50:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 50 — Context

21

Do not be afraid. I will pasture you and your little ones.” And he consoled them, and he spoke mildly and leniently.

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And he lived in Egypt with all his father’s house; and he survived for one hundred and ten years. And he saw the sons of Ephraim to the third generation. Likewise, the sons of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born onto Joseph’s knees.

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After these things happened, he said to his brothers: “God will visit you after my death, and he will make you ascend from this land into the land which he swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

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And when he had made them swear and had said, “God will visit you; carry my bones with you from this place,”

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he died, having completed one hundred and ten years of his life. And having been embalmed with aromatics, he was laid to rest in a coffin in Egypt.

Genesis 50:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 50:24 say?
Genesis 50:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he had made them swear and had said, “God will visit you; carry my bones with you from this place,” ”
Where is Genesis 50:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 50:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 50, verse 24.
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 50:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 50:24 in?
Genesis 50:24 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 50:24?
Genesis 50:24 reads (CPDV): “And when he had made them swear and had said, “God will visit you; carry my bones with you from this place,” ” 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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