Genesis 47:7

Joseph [May he add] brought in Jacob [Supplanter], his father, and set him before Pharaoh, and Jacob [Supplanter] blessed Pharaoh.

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In The King James Version

And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

In Context

6The land of Egypt [Abode of slavery] is before you. Make your father and your brothers dwell in the best of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goshen [Drawing near]. If you know any able men among them, then put them in charge of my livestock.”

8Pharaoh said to Jacob [Supplanter], “How many are the days of the years of your life?”

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Cross References

Genesis 14:19so he blessed him saying, “Blessed be Avram [Exalted father] of El 'Elyon [God Most High], possessor of heaven and earth:

Genesis 47:10Jacob [Supplanter] blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh. (7)

Numbers 6:23+ 6:23. Num 6:23 (Num 6:22-27) (#1.27): T. The Cohenim ·Priests· shall bless the people of Israel [God prevails] with the Aaronic Blessing (v24-26) / R. The Cohenim ·Priests· must bless the Jewish nation daily “Speak to Aaron [Light-bringer] and to his sons, saying, ‘This is how you shall bless the children of Israel [God prevails].’ You shall tell them, 1

Matthew Henry on Genesis 47:2-13

Pharaoh's Generosity; Jacob Presented to Pharaoh. ( b. c. 1706.) 1 Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen. 2 And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh. 3 And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers. 4 They… Read the whole commentary →

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