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Genesis 50:4-6
GOD’S WORD Translation
Genesis 50:4-6
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 When the time of mourning for Jacob was over, Joseph spoke to the Pharaoh’s palace staff. He said, “Please speak directly to Pharaoh. Tell him, 5 ‘My father made me swear an oath. He said, “I’m about to die. Bury me in the tomb I bought for myself in Canaan.” Please let me go there and bury my father; then I’ll come back.’ ”
6 Pharaoh replied, “Go and bury your father, as you have promised him.”
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Genesis 50:4-6
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Genesis 50:4-6
New International Version
4 When the days of mourning(A) had passed, Joseph said to Pharaoh’s court,(B) “If I have found favor in your eyes,(C) speak to Pharaoh for me. Tell him, 5 ‘My father made me swear an oath(D) and said, “I am about to die;(E) bury me in the tomb I dug for myself(F) in the land of Canaan.”(G) Now let me go up and bury my father;(H) then I will return.’”
6 Pharaoh said, “Go up and bury your father, as he made you swear to do.”
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