King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Ya'akov sent Y'hudah ahead of him to Yosef, so that the latter might guide him on the road to Goshen; thus they arrived in the land of Goshen.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now Jacob had sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When Jacob’s family arrived in the land of Goshen,
American Standard Version:
And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to show the way before him unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he sent{H7971} Judah{H3063} before him{H6440} unto Joseph{H3130}, to direct{H3384} his face{H6440} unto Goshen{H1657}; and they came{H935} into the land{H776} of Goshen{H1657}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 45:10
- And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:
Genesis 31:21
- So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face [toward] the mount Gilead.
Genesis 49:8
- ¶ Judah, thou [art he] whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand [shall be] in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.
Genesis 44:16
- And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we [are] my lord's servants, both we, and [he] also with whom the cup is found.
Genesis 44:34
- For how shall I go up to my father, and the lad [be] not with me? lest peradventure I see the evil that shall come on my father.
Genesis 46:34
- That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, [and] also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd [is] an abomination unto the Egyptians.
Genesis 47:1
- ¶ 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.
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Commentary for Genesis 46:28
Genesis 46:28 is part of the narrative where Jacob (Israel) and his family are moving to Egypt due to a severe famine in the land of Canaan. The themes present in this verse include family unity, divine guidance, and the fulfillment of prophecy.
**Historical Context:**
During this period, Joseph, one of Jacob's sons, had risen to a position of power in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams and advising him on how to prepare for the coming famine. When the famine struck Canaan, Jacob sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain. After several events, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and the whole family was invited by Pharaoh to settle in Egypt to escape the famine's effects.
**Themes:**
1. **Family Unity and Reconciliation:** The verse reflects the reconciliation of Joseph with his brothers and the unity of Jacob's family as they face the challenges of famine together.
2. **Divine Providence:** The move to Egypt is seen as part of God's plan for the Israelites. It fulfills the prophecy that Jacob's descendants would sojourn in a foreign land (Genesis 15:13-16), which eventually leads to their enslavement and later liberation under Moses.
3. **Guidance and Leadership:** Judah is sent ahead to ensure that Joseph will guide them to Goshen. Judah's role here is significant as it shows his emerging leadership among his brothers, a role that becomes more pronounced later in the narrative.
4. **Goshen as a Place of Provision:** Goshen was a well-watered region of Egypt, suitable for shepherds like Jacob's family. The move to Goshen ensured that they could maintain their distinct identity and way of life as shepherds, which was generally despised by the Egyptians (Genesis 46:34).
5. **Setting the Stage for the Exodus:** The settlement in Goshen sets the stage for the subsequent enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt, which will last for several generations until the Exodus.
In summary, Genesis 46:28 captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Israelites, highlighting themes of family unity, divine guidance, and the unfolding of God's promises, as they transition from living in Canaan to settling in Egypt, a significant step in the formation of the Israelite nation.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7971
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלַח
Transliteration: shâlach
Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). - Strong's Number: H3063
There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוּדָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah. - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - 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: H3384
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרָה
Transliteration: yârâh
Pronunciation: yaw-raw'
Description: or (2 Chronicles 26:15) יָרָא; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the finger), to teach; ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. - Strong's Number: H1657
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֹּשֶׁן
Transliteration: Gôshen
Pronunciation: go'-shen
Description: probably of Egyptian origin; Goshen, the residence of the Israelites in Egypt; also a place in Palestine; Goshen. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.