Genesis 46:6
Genesis 46:6 in Multiple Translations
They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt.
And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with him:
And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with him:
And they took their cattle and all the goods which they had got in the land of Canaan, and came to Egypt, even Jacob and all his seed:
They also took with them all their livestock and all the personal belongings they had accumulated in the country of Canaan. So Jacob and everyone in his extended family went to Egypt,
And they tooke their cattell and their goods, which they had gotten in the lande of Canaan, and came into Egypt, both Iaakob and all his seede with him,
and they take their cattle, and their goods which they have acquired in the land of Canaan, and come into Egypt — Jacob, and all his seed with him,
They took their livestock, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt—Jacob, and all his offspring with him,
And they took their cattle, and their goods which they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with him:
And all that he had in the land of Chanaan, and he came into Egypt with all his seed:
So Jacob and all his family went to Egypt. They took with them the livestock and all the other possessions that they had acquired in Canaan.
Jacob’s family took all their animals with them, and everything else that they owned. They took all the things that they got while they lived in Canaan country. And they all went to Egypt country.Jacob and all his family went to Egypt country That’s how Jacob’s whole family went to Egypt country.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 46:6
Study Notes — Genesis 46:6
- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 46:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
- Sermons on Genesis 46:6
Context — Jacob’s Journey to Egypt
6They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt.
7Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring. 8Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 24:4 | and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. |
| 2 | Isaiah 52:4 | For this is what the Lord GOD says: “At first My people went down to Egypt to live, then Assyria oppressed them without cause. |
| 3 | Acts 7:15 | So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. |
| 4 | Psalms 105:23 | Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 26:5 | and you are to declare before the LORD your God, “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt few in number and lived there and became a great nation, mighty and numerous. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 12:8 | When Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place. |
| 7 | Genesis 15:13 | Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. |
| 8 | Numbers 20:15 | how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 10:22 | Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. |
Genesis 46:6 Summary
This verse tells us that Jacob and his family took all their animals and belongings with them when they moved to Egypt. They did this because God had told Jacob it was okay to go, and He would take care of them. Just like Jacob, we can trust God to take care of us when we obey Him, even if it's hard or uncertain (see Genesis 28:15 and Jeremiah 29:11). By trusting God, we can be a blessing to those around us and fulfill the plans He has for our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jacob and his family take all their livestock and possessions to Egypt?
They took all they had acquired in the land of Canaan to Egypt because God had promised to make them a great nation, and this move was part of God's plan to fulfill that promise, as seen in Genesis 46:3 and Genesis 12:2.
Was it God's will for Jacob to move to Egypt?
Yes, it was God's will for Jacob to move to Egypt, as God spoke to Jacob in a vision and told him not to be afraid to go to Egypt, as recorded in Genesis 46:3-4.
What can we learn from Jacob's obedience to God's call to move to Egypt?
We can learn the importance of trusting and obeying God's plan for our lives, even when it involves uncertainty or difficulty, just like Abraham's faith in God's promise in Genesis 12:1-3.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of God's redemption plan?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's redemption plan, as Jacob's move to Egypt sets the stage for the Israelites' eventual slavery and redemption, which ultimately points to the redemption provided by Jesus Christ, as seen in Exodus 1:1-22 and Galatians 3:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways God is calling me to trust and obey Him, even if it involves uncertainty or difficulty?
- How can I, like Jacob, trust God's plan for my life and surrender my own desires and plans to Him?
- What are some 'possessions' in my life that I need to surrender to God, and how can I trust Him to provide for my needs?
- In what ways can I, like Jacob, be a blessing to my family and community by trusting and obeying God's plan for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:6
Sermons on Genesis 46:6
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It’s Time to Get Right With God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a response to God's call to get out of despair and captivity. He uses the example of Israel being captivated by their unbelief |
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Col - (1) Jesus Our Savior - God Our Heavenly Father by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the significance of understanding God as our Heavenly Father and the implications of living under His authority. He draws parallels between the history of Isr |
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(Exodus) Exodus 1 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Exodus and its connection to the previous events in the book of Genesis. The sermon begins by referencing a passage from Genesis |
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Judgment Day by Dave Hunt | In this sermon, the pastor discusses the topic of Judgment Day, referring to passages from the books of Joel and Zechariah in the Bible. He emphasizes that God will gather all nati |
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(Exodus) Exodus 1:9-16 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt as described in the book of Exodus. The speaker highlights the accuracy of the biblical acco |
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Abraham - Only God Matters by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the weight and responsibility of preaching the word of God. He expresses the need for prayers and acknowledges the challenges and effort tha |
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The Place of Israel in God's Purposes - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince focuses on the unique position of Israel in God's purposes, highlighting the historical and prophetic significance of the Jewish people. Derek emphasize |






