Genesis 50:25 nasb — Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, "God will surely take care of you, and you shall carry my bones up f…

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"Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, "God will surely take care of you, and you shall carry my bones up from here.""

— Genesis 50:25, NASB

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Genesis 50 — Context

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Now Joseph stayed in Egypt, he and his father's household, and Joseph lived one hundred and ten years.

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Joseph saw the third generation of Ephraim's sons; also the sons of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born on Joseph's knees.

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Joseph said to his brothers, "I am about to die, but God will surely take care of you and bring you up from this land to the land which He promised on oath to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob."

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Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, "God will surely take care of you, and you shall carry my bones up from here."

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So Joseph died at the age of one hundred and ten years; and he was embalmed and placed in a coffin in Egypt.

Genesis 50:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 50:25 say?
Genesis 50:25 in the NASB reads: “Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, "God will surely take care of you, and you shall carry my bones up from here."”
Where is Genesis 50:25 in the Bible?
Genesis 50:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 50, verse 25.
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 50:25.
What translation should I read Genesis 50:25 in?
Genesis 50:25 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 50:25?
Genesis 50:25 reads (NASB): “Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, "God will surely take care of you, and you shall carry my bones up from here."” 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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