Genesis 46:4
Genesis 46:4 in Multiple Translations
I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.”
I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.
I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.
I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will see that you come back again, and at your death Joseph will put his hands on your eyes.
I will go to Egypt with you, and I promise to bring you back again. And Joseph will personally close your eyes when you die.”
I wil go downe with thee into Egypt, and I will also bring thee vp againe, and Ioseph shall put his hand vpon thine eyes.
I — I go down with thee to Egypt, and I — I also certainly bring thee up, and Joseph doth put his hand on thine eyes.'
I will go down with you into Egypt. I will also surely bring you up again. Joseph’s hand will close your eyes.”
I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.
I will go down with thee thither, and will bring thee back again from thence: Joseph also shall put his hands upon thy eyes.
I will go down to Egypt with you, and later I will bring your descendants back to Canaan again. And Joseph will be with you [MTY] when you die.” [IDM]
Then God said to Jacob, “I will go with you to Egypt, and I will take care of you. One day, you will die in Egypt, and your son Joseph will be with you when you die. And I promise that later on, I will take your family back to Canaan country again.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 46:4
Study Notes — Genesis 46:4
- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 46:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 46:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
- Sermons on Genesis 46:4
Context — Jacob’s Journey to Egypt
4I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.”
5Then Jacob departed from Beersheba, and the sons of Israel took their father Jacob in the wagons Pharaoh had sent to carry him, along with their children and wives. 6They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 3:8 | I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. |
| 2 | Genesis 28:15 | Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” |
| 3 | Genesis 48:21 | Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers. |
| 4 | Genesis 50:1 | Then Joseph fell upon his father’s face, wept over him, and kissed him. |
| 5 | Genesis 50:5 | my father made me swear an oath when he said, ‘I am about to die. You must bury me in the tomb that I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.’ Now let me go and bury my father, and then return.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 43:1–2 | Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. |
| 7 | Genesis 15:14–16 | But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age. In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” |
| 8 | Genesis 50:13 | They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave at Machpelah in the field near Mamre, which Abraham had purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. |
| 9 | Genesis 50:24–25 | Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” |
Genesis 46:4 Summary
This verse is a promise from God to Jacob that He will be with him and his family in Egypt, and that He will bring them back to the Promised Land. God is reassuring Jacob that He will take care of him and his family, and that He has a plan to make them into a great nation. This promise is reminiscent of God's earlier promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 15:5. Just as God was with Jacob, He is also with us, guiding and protecting us, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 43:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God will 'go down' with Jacob to Egypt?
This phrase means that God will be with Jacob and his family in Egypt, guiding and protecting them, just as He was with them in Canaan, as seen in Genesis 28:15 and Genesis 31:3.
How can God promise to bring Jacob back to Canaan if he is old and will likely die in Egypt?
God's promise to bring Jacob back refers to the eventual return of his descendants to the Promised Land, as seen in Genesis 15:13-14 and Exodus 2:24-25.
What is the significance of Joseph closing Jacob's eyes?
This phrase is a sign of respect and love, indicating that Joseph will be present at Jacob's death and will care for him until the end, as seen in Genesis 50:1.
Is God's promise to make Jacob's family into a great nation in Egypt a contradiction to His earlier promises?
No, God's promise is not a contradiction, but rather a fulfillment of His earlier promises, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 15:5, which speak of Abraham's descendants becoming a great nation.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has been with me in difficult times, just as He was with Jacob in Egypt?
- How can I trust God's promises for my life, even when the future seems uncertain?
- What are some ways that I can show respect and love for my family members, just as Joseph showed love for Jacob?
- How can I be faithful to God's call on my life, even when it involves going to unfamiliar or challenging places?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 46:4
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:4
Sermons on Genesis 46:4
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The Man Who Lived on Promises by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his son breaking his leg while being heroic at a low-budget camp. He emphasizes that explanations don't make us feel bette |
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David and Goliath by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey, which is described as the glory of all lands on earth. He emphasizes the importance of cas |
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The Resurrection of the Hidden Talent by Carter Conlon | In this sermon on Matthew chapter 25, the preacher discusses the parable of the talents. He explains that the kingdom of heaven is like a man who goes on a journey and entrusts his |
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The Will of God - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of renunciation in the Christian life. He highlights how God often puts us in situations where we must choose to let go or hol |
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There Is Still a Song by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophet Habakkuk and his cry to God about the evil and oppression he sees in the world. Habakkuk questions why God allows such injustice |
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God's Purpose and Plan by Francois Carr | This sermon emphasizes the journey of Moses from Egypt to the promised land, highlighting the importance of living in God's perfect will and not getting stuck in the wilderness or |
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Israel's Call Upon God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Moses and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. He emphasizes how God heard the cry of the Israelites and remember |







