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Genesis 47:31

World English Bible

Israel said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the bed’s head.

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Genesis 47:31 in other translations

And he said, Swear unto me: and he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.

Genesis 47:31 · American Standard Version

Genesis 47:31 in context

  1. 29The time came near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don’t bury me in Egypt,
  2. 30but when I sleep with my fathers, you shall carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying place.”
    Joseph said, “I will do as you have said.”
  3. 31Israel said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the bed’s head.