Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Jacob had finished giving instructions to his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed, breathed his last and was gathered to his people. New Living Translation When Jacob had finished this charge to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, breathed his last, and joined his ancestors in death. English Standard Version When Jacob finished commanding his sons, he drew up his feet into the bed and breathed his last and was gathered to his people. Berean Standard Bible When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people. King James Bible And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered unto his people. New King James Version And when Jacob had finished commanding his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people. New American Standard Bible When Jacob finished commanding his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people. NASB 1995 When Jacob finished charging his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people. NASB 1977 When Jacob finished charging his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people. Legacy Standard Bible So Jacob finished commanding his sons. And he drew his feet into the bed and breathed his last and was gathered to his people. Amplified Bible When Jacob (Israel) had finished commanding his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people [who had preceded him in death]. Christian Standard Bible When Jacob had finished giving charges to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, took his last breath, and was gathered to his people. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and died. He was gathered to his people. American Standard Version And when Jacob made an end of charging his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered unto his people. Contemporary English Version When Jacob had finished giving these instructions to his sons, he lay down on his bed and died. English Revised Version And when Jacob made an end of charging his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered unto his people. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Jacob finished giving these instructions to his sons, he pulled his feet into his bed. He took his last breath and joined his ancestors in death. Good News Translation When Jacob had finished giving instructions to his sons, he lay back down and died. International Standard Version After concluding this set of instructions to his sons, Jacob tucked his feet up into bed, quit breathing, and was gathered to his ancestors. Majority Standard Bible When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people. NET Bible When Jacob finished giving these instructions to his sons, he pulled his feet up onto the bed, breathed his last breath, and went to his people. New Heart English Bible When Jacob finished instructing his sons, he drew his legs up into the bed and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people. Webster's Bible Translation And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, and expired, and was gathered to his people. World English Bible When Jacob finished charging his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, breathed his last breath, and was gathered to his people. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jacob finishes commanding his sons, and gathers up his feet to the bed, and expires, and is gathered to his people. Young's Literal Translation And Jacob finisheth commanding his sons, and gathereth up his feet unto the bed, and expireth, and is gathered unto his people. Smith's Literal Translation And Jacob will finish to command his sons, and he will gather his feet to the bed, and will expire, and will be gathered to his people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had ended the commandments, wherewith he instructed his sons, he drew up his feet upon the bed, and died: and he was gathered to his people." Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible When Jacob had finished giving these instructions to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, breathed his last, and was gathered to his people. New Revised Standard Version When Jacob ended his charge to his sons, he drew up his feet into the bed, breathed his last, and was gathered to his people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Jacob had finished charging his sons, he stretched his feet on his bed, and grew weak, and died, and was gathered to his people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when Yaquuv had finished charging his sons, he stretched out his feet in bed, and he grew weak and died, and was gathered to his people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when Jacob made an end of charging his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and expired, and was gathered unto his people. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jacob ceased giving charges to his sons; and having lifted up his feet on the bed, he died, and was gathered to his people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Jacob…32The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the Hittites.” 33When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people. Cross References Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. Acts 7:15-16 So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver. Genesis 25:8 And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people. Genesis 35:29 Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him. Genesis 50:1-3 Then Joseph fell upon his father’s face, wept over him, and kissed him. / And Joseph directed the physicians in his service to embalm his father Israel. So they embalmed him, / taking the forty days required to complete the embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days. Genesis 50:12-14 So Jacob’s sons did as he had charged them. / 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. / After Joseph had buried his father, he returned to Egypt with his brothers and all who had gone with him to bury his father. 1 Kings 2:10 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. 1 Chronicles 29:28 He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. Numbers 20:24-29 “Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah. / Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor. / Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” ... Deuteronomy 34:5-6 So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said. / And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave. John 11:11-14 After He had said this, He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up.” / His disciples replied, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will get better.” / They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus. ... Matthew 27:50 When Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He yielded up His spirit. Luke 23:46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. Acts 13:36 For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay. 2 Timothy 4:6-7 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Treasury of Scripture And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered to his people. had made. Genesis 49:1,24-26 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days… Joshua 24:27-29 And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God… Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. and yielded. Genesis 49:29 And he charged them, and said unto them, I am to be gathered unto my people: bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite, Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. Genesis 25:8,17 Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people… Jump to Previous Bed Breathed Charging Commanding Drew End Expired Expireth Feet Finished Finisheth Gathered Ghost Instructions Jacob Last Peoples Spirit Stretching Way Words YieldedJump to Next Bed Breathed Charging Commanding Drew End Expired Expireth Feet Finished Finisheth Gathered Ghost Instructions Jacob Last Peoples Spirit Stretching Way Words YieldedGenesis 49 1. Jacob calls his sons to bless them.3. Their blessing in particular. 29. He charges them about his burial. 33. He dies. When Jacob had finished instructing his sons Jacob's instructions to his sons in Genesis 49 are a prophetic blessing, where he speaks over each of his twelve sons, who represent the twelve tribes of Israel. This moment is significant as it sets the stage for the future of the nation of Israel. The blessings and prophecies reflect the character and future of each tribe. This act of blessing is a common patriarchal practice, seen also with Isaac blessing Jacob and Esau. It underscores the importance of the spoken word and the belief in its power to shape destiny. he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last and he was gathered to his people Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobAlso known as Israel, he is the patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel. In this verse, he is at the end of his life, having just blessed his sons and given them prophetic instructions. 2. Sons of Jacob The twelve sons who become the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. Jacob's instructions to them are both blessings and prophecies concerning their futures. 3. Gathered to his people A phrase indicating Jacob's death and his joining with his ancestors, suggesting a belief in an afterlife or continued existence beyond death. Teaching Points The Importance of a Godly LegacyJacob's final act of blessing his sons underscores the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy. As believers, we should consider how our lives and words impact future generations. Faith in God's Promises Jacob's actions demonstrate his faith in God's promises. We are called to trust in God's plans for our lives and the lives of those we influence. Understanding Death from a Biblical Perspective The phrase "gathered to his people" offers a perspective on death that includes hope and continuity. Christians can find comfort in the promise of eternal life through Christ. The Role of Prophecy and Blessing Jacob's blessings were prophetic, showing the power of speaking God's truth into the lives of others. We should seek to encourage and edify others with our words. Preparation for the End of Life Jacob's preparation for his death serves as a reminder to live with the end in mind, ensuring that our affairs, both spiritual and practical, are in order.(33) He gathered up his feet into the bed.--This seems to indicate that the events recorded in Genesis 48, 49 all took place at the same time. In Genesis 48:2 we read that Jacob strengthened himself for this great final effort, seating himself upon the bed and placing his feet upon the ground. (See Genesis 49:12.) And now that all was over, wearied with what must have sorely exercised both his feelings and his physical powers, he gathered himself together upon the bed, and probably soon afterwards peaceably passed away to his eternal rest. Verse 33. - And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed (having on the arrival of Joseph strengthened himself and sat up upon the bed, probably with his feet overhanging its edge), and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered unto his people (vide on Genesis 25:8; 35:29). |
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