King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Rachel Ya'akov's wife: Yosef and Binyamin.
Berean Standard Bible:
The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
American Standard Version:
The sons of Rachel Jacob’s wife: Joseph and Benjamin.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The sons{H1121} of Rachel{H7354} Jacob's{H3290} wife{H802}; Joseph{H3130}, and Benjamin{H1144}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 44:27
- And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two [sons]:
Genesis 39:1
- ¶ And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
Genesis 40:23
- Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.
Genesis 37:1
- ¶ And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 37:36
- And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, [and] captain of the guard.
Exodus 1:5
- And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt [already].
Genesis 49:22
- ¶ Joseph [is] a fruitful bough, [even] a fruitful bough by a well; [whose] branches run over the wall:
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Commentary for Genesis 46:19
Genesis 46:19 is part of the larger narrative detailing the migration of Jacob's family to Egypt during a time of severe famine. This verse specifically lists the sons of Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife who died during the birth of her second son, Benjamin. Rachel's first son, Joseph, had already been in Egypt for many years, having been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Joseph rose to become a powerful figure in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh, and it is he who invites his family to settle in Egypt to escape the famine.
Themes in this verse include:
1. **Family Dynamics**: The mention of Rachel's sons underscores the complex relationships within Jacob's family, including the favoritism shown to Rachel and her children, which played a significant role in the family's history.
2. **Providence**: God's providential care is evident as the family is reunited with Joseph, who is instrumental in their survival during the famine.
3. **Fulfillment of Prophecy**: The migration to Egypt sets the stage for the Israelites' eventual enslavement in Egypt, which will lead to the events of the Exodus, fulfilling God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding their descendants.
4. **Transition and Migration**: The verse reflects a significant transition for the family as they move from the Promised Land to Egypt, a foreign land that will become both a place of refuge and, eventually, oppression.
Historical Context:
The verse is set in the context of the ancient Near East, during the period of the Patriarchs (circa 2nd millennium BCE). At this time, the family of Jacob (also known as Israel) was a large clan of pastoralists. The migration to Egypt would have been a significant event, both historically and within the narrative of the Bible, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt, a pivotal period in their history. The account reflects the broader cultural and economic realities of the time, including the importance of familial ties, the impact of famine on migration, and the role of a powerful figure (Joseph) in securing the family's future.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H7354
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָחֵל
Transliteration: Râchêl
Pronunciation: raw-khale'
Description: the same as רָחֵל; Rachel, a wife of Jacob; Rachel. - Strong's Number: H3290
There are 319 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַעֲקֹב
Transliteration: Yaʻăqôb
Pronunciation: yah-ak-obe'
Description: from עָקַב; heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch; Jacob. - Strong's Number: H802
There are 729 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִשָּׁה
Transliteration: ʼishshâh
Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
Description: feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. - 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. - Strong's Number: H1144
There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּנְיָמִין
Transliteration: Binyâmîyn
Pronunciation: bin-yaw-mene'
Description: from בֵּן and יָמִין; son of (the) right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Benjamin.