Exodus 1:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yosef died, as did all his brothers and all that generation.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died,

American Standard Version:

And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Joseph^{H3130} died^{H4191}, and all his brethren^{H251}, and all that generation^{H1755}.

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Commentary for Exodus 1:6

Exodus 1:6 marks a significant transition in the narrative of the Israelites, as it concludes the account of Joseph and his generation, which was characterized by familial reconciliation and prosperity in Egypt. The verse serves as a pivot point between the end of the Book of Genesis and the beginning of the oppression that leads to the Exodus. It succinctly signals the end of an era in which Joseph, as the second-in-command in Egypt, had ensured the safety and prosperity of his family during a severe famine.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the patriarchal period, where the family of Jacob, Joseph's father, had migrated to Egypt to escape famine in their homeland of Canaan. Joseph's wise leadership and administrative skills had not only saved Egypt from the famine but also allowed his family to thrive in the land of Goshen. However, with the death of Joseph and his generation, the protective buffer between the Israelites and the new Pharaoh—who did not know Joseph—was removed.

The themes introduced by Exodus 1:6 include the inevitability of generational change and the resulting shifts in power and societal memory. It sets the stage for the Israelites' transformation from favored guests to enslaved people, as a new Pharaoh comes to power with no ties to Joseph or his legacy. This verse foreshadows the impending suffering and oppression that will befall the Hebrews, leading to their cry for deliverance and the central redemptive event of the Exodus, which will define the identity of Israel as a nation. The death of Joseph and his generation thus serves as a narrative bridge that explains the change in circumstances for the Israelites and initiates the central theme of liberation that will dominate the rest of the Pentateuch.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3130
   There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹסֵף
   Transliteration: Yôwçêph
   Pronunciation: yo-safe'
   Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4191
   There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוּת
   Transliteration: mûwth
   Pronunciation: mooth
   Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.
   
3. Strong's Number: H251
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָח
   Transliteration: ʼâch
   Pronunciation: awkh
   Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1755
   There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דּוֹר
   Transliteration: dôwr
   Pronunciation: dore
   Description: or (shortened) דֹּר; from דּוּר; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling; age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity.