Genesis 50:1
Genesis 50:1 in Multiple Translations
Then Joseph fell upon his father’s face, wept over him, and kissed him.
And Joseph fell upon his father’s face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.
And Joseph fell upon his father’s face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.
And Joseph put his head down on his father's face, weeping and kissing him.
Joseph went and hugged his father, weeping over him and kissing him.
Then Ioseph fell vpon his fathers face and wept vpon him, and kissed him.
And Joseph falleth on his father's face, and weepeth over him, and kisseth him;
Joseph fell on his father’s face, wept on him, and kissed him.
And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.
And when Joseph saw this, he fell upon his father’s face weeping and kissing him.
Joseph leaned close to his father’s face and cried over him and kissed him.
Then Joseph bent down and hugged his father’s body. He cried, and he kissed his father’s face.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 50:1
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Genesis 50:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יִּפֹּ֥ל
יוֹסֵ֖ף
עַל
פְּנֵ֣י
אָבִ֑י/ו
וַ/יֵּ֥בְךְּ
עָלָ֖י/ו
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
לֽ/וֹ
וַ/יִּפֹּ֥ל
nâphal
H5307
to fall
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
פְּנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
אָבִ֑י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יֵּ֥בְךְּ
bâkâh
H1058
to weep
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
nâshaq
H5401
to kiss
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 50:1
וַ/יִּפֹּ֥ל
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
פְּנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אָבִ֑י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
וַ/יֵּ֥בְךְּ
bâkâh
H1058
"to weep"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To weep means to cry or shed tears, often in grief or sadness. In the Bible, weeping is a common expression of emotion, as seen in the stories of David and Jeremiah, who both wept bitterly in times of sorrow and repentance.
Definition: 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. See also: Genesis 21:16; 2 Samuel 12:21; Psalms 69:11.
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
nâshaq
H5401
"to kiss"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To kiss or touch, also to equip with weapons, as seen in armed men or rulers. It appears in various forms, including a romantic kiss or a mode of attachment. In the Bible, it is used to describe intimate touch.
Definition: 1) to put together, kiss 1a) (Qal) to kiss 1b) (Piel) to kiss 1c) (Hiphil) to touch gently
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched. See also: Genesis 27:26; 2 Samuel 14:33; Psalms 2:12.
לֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Genesis 50:1
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- Genesis 50:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 50:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 50:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 50:1
- Barnes' Notes on Genesis 50:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
- Sermons on Genesis 50:1
Context — Mourning and Burial for Jacob
1Then Joseph fell upon his father’s face, wept over him, and kissed him.
2And Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So they embalmed him, 3taking the forty days required to complete the embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 46:4 | I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.” |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 6:7–8 | And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. |
| 3 | Acts 8:2 | God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. |
| 4 | Genesis 23:2 | She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 13:14 | When Elisha had fallen sick with the illness from which he would die, Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him, saying, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” |
| 6 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13 | Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. |
| 7 | John 11:35–38 | Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!” But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?” Jesus, once again deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. |
| 8 | Ephesians 6:4 | Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. |
| 9 | Mark 5:38–39 | When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly. He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.” |
Genesis 50:1 Summary
[Genesis 50:1 shows us that Joseph loved his father very much and was deeply sad when he died. He fell upon his father's face, wept over him, and kissed him, demonstrating his respect and affection. This verse reminds us that it's okay to express our emotions and show love to those around us, just as Jesus did in John 11:35. As we navigate our own experiences of loss and grief, we can look to Joseph's example and trust in God's sovereignty, as described in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joseph fall upon his father's face and weep over him?
Joseph's actions demonstrate his deep love and respect for his father, Jacob, as seen in Genesis 50:1. This emotional display is a testament to the strong bond between Joseph and his father, much like the relationship between Jesus and His Father, as described in John 14:31.
What is the significance of Joseph kissing his father's face?
The kiss is a symbol of affection, respect, and farewell, as seen in Genesis 50:1. This gesture is reminiscent of the kiss of betrayal in Luke 22:47-48, but in this context, it represents Joseph's genuine love and devotion to his father.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Joseph's life?
This verse marks a pivotal moment in Joseph's life, as he mourns the loss of his father and prepares to bury him, as instructed in Genesis 49:29-33. This event serves as a reminder of Joseph's faithfulness to his family and his God, as seen in Genesis 39:2-5 and Genesis 45:5-8.
What can we learn from Joseph's emotional expression in this verse?
Joseph's willingness to express his emotions openly demonstrates the importance of acknowledging and processing our feelings, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and Romans 12:15. This vulnerability allows us to connect with others and with God on a deeper level, as exemplified in Genesis 50:1 and Matthew 5:4.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond to the loss of a loved one, and what can I learn from Joseph's example in Genesis 50:1?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love and respect for my family members, just as Joseph did for his father?
- What role does emotional expression play in my relationship with God, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of vulnerability and trust, as seen in Psalm 51:17?
- How can I balance my grief with my faith, trusting that God is sovereign and good, even in difficult circumstances, as described in Romans 8:28 and Genesis 50:20?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 50:1
And Joseph fell upon his father's face,.... Laid his own face to the cold face and pale cheeks of his dead father, out of his tender affection for him, and grief at parting with him; this shows that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 50:1
And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
GENESIS CHAPTER 50 Joseph bewails his father’ s death; and embalms him, ,2. The Egyptians mourn for him seventy days, . Joseph with Pharaoh’ s leave carries him stately accompanied to Canaan, . They mourn there seven days, and sorely, so that the Canaanites from thence named the place Abel-mizraim, ,11. They bury him where he commanded, ,13. They return to Egypt, . Jacob being dead, his sons are afraid of their brother Joseph, . Pretending their father’ s order, they address for pardon, . He weeps, forgives, and encourageth them, . Joseph lives to see a third and fourth generation, ,23.
Assures his brethren of their future return to Canaan, . He takes an oath of them to carry his bones with them, ; dies; is embalmed; and put in a coffin, . And doubtless closed his eyes, as God had promised, , which may be implied in this general phrase.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
Genesis 50:1 And Joseph fell upon his father’ s face, and wept upon him, and kissed him. Ver. 1. And Joseph fell upon his father’ s face.] As willing to have wept him alive again, if possible; yet more moderate than his father had been in the supposed death of him by an evil beast devouring him. But of mourning for the dead.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
CHAPTER L Joseph bewails the death of his father, and commands the physicians to embalm him, 1, 2. The Egyptians mourn for him seventy days, 3. Joseph begs permission from Pharaoh to accompany his father's corpse to Canaan, 4, 5. Pharaoh consents, 6. Pharaoh's domestics and elders, the elders of Egypt, Joseph and his brethren, with chariots, horsemen, c., form the funeral procession, 7-9. They come to the threshing-floor of Atad, and mourn there seven days, 10. The Canaanites call the place Abel-Mizraim, 11. They bury Jacob in the cove of Machpelah, 12, 13. Joseph returns to Egypt, 14. His brethren, fearing his displeasure, send messengers to him to entreat his forgiveness of past wrongs, 15-17.
They follow, and prostrate themselves before him, and offer to be his servants, 18. Joseph receives them affectionately, and assures them and theirs of his care and protection, 19-21. Joseph and his brethren dwell in Egypt, and he sees the third generation of his children, 22, 23. Being about to die, he prophecies the return of the children of Israel from Egypt, 24, and causes them to swear that they will carry his bones to Canaan, 25. Joseph dies, aged one hundred and ten years is embalmed, and put in a coffin in Egypt, 26. NOTES ON CHAP. L Verse 1. Joseph fell upon his father's face] Though this act appears to be suspended by the unnatural division of this verse from the preceding chapter, yet we may rest assured it was the immediate consequence of Jacob's death.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 50:1
1. And Joseph] For Joseph’s strong affection for his father, cf. Genesis 45:3, Genesis 46:29.
Barnes' Notes on Genesis 50:1
- The Burial of Jacob 10. אטד 'āṭâd Atad, “the buck-thorn.” 11. מצרים אבל 'ābêl-mı̂tsrayı̂m, Abel-Mitsraim, “mourning of Mizraim,” or meadow of Mizraim.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 50:1
1. Joseph fell… and wept… and kissed — A touching picture of the tender emotion of Joseph’s soul.
Sermons on Genesis 50:1
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(Genesis) Genesis 50:1-3 by J. Vernon McGee | J. Vernon McGee discusses the burial of Jacob in Genesis 50, emphasizing the deep sorrow Joseph felt for his father and the Egyptian customs of embalming. He notes that Jacob's des |
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But God by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch emphasizes the power of the small words 'if' and 'but' in the Bible, showing how 'but God' can completely change the outcome of situations. He highlights how 'but God' |
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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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The Godly Family - Part 1 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of diligently teaching the word of God to our children. He highlights the need for continuous instruction and conversation abo |
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(Education for Exultation) I Am the Lord, and Besides Me There Is No Savior by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of "Education for Exaltation" and its relation to the fundamental values and commitments of the church. The speaker emphasizes the |
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(Om Orientation) Our Weapons the Word - Part 1 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker compares a soldier with a weapon to a believer with the Word of God. He emphasizes the importance of knowing how to effectively use the weapon, just as |
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Death to Self by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering and reminding ourselves of the truth that sets us free. He encourages everyone to take copies of the sermon tra |