Genesis 47:28

Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, so the years of Jacob's life were one hundred forty-seven years.

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And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.

In Context

27So Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen. His people gained possessions there. They were fruitful and multiplied greatly.

29When the time approached for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh, and show me faithfulness and trustworthiness. Please do not bury me in Egypt.

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Cross References

Genesis 25:7These were the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, 175 years.

Genesis 47:8Pharaoh said to Jacob, “How long have you lived?”

Psalms 90:10Our years are seventy, 1 or even eighty if we are healthy; 1 but even our best years are marked by trouble and sorrow. 1 Yes, they pass quickly, and we fly away. 1

Psalms 119:84How long must your servant endure this; 1 when will you judge those who persecute me? 1

Matthew Henry on Genesis 47:28-31

Jacob's Charge Concerning His Burial. ( b. c. 1706.) 27 And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly. 28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was a hundred forty and seven years. 29 And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly… Read the whole commentary →

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