King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
So Joseph died, [being] an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
Complete Jewish Bible:
So Yosef died at the age of 110, and they embalmed him and put him in a coffin in Egypt.
Berean Standard Bible:
So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.
American Standard Version:
So Joseph died, being a hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
So Joseph{H3130} died{H4191}, being an hundred{H3967} and ten{H6235} years{H8141} old{H1121}: and they embalmed{H2590} him, and he was put{H3455} in a coffin{H727} in Egypt{H4714}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 50:22
- ¶ And Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father's house: and Joseph lived an hundred and ten years.
Genesis 47:9
- And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage [are] an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.
Genesis 47:28
- And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.
Genesis 50:2
- And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.
Genesis 50:3
- And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days.
Joshua 24:29
- ¶ And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, [being] an hundred and ten years old.
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Commentary for Genesis 50:26
Genesis 50:26 marks the end of the Book of Genesis, recounting the death of Joseph at the age of 110. Joseph, the favored son of Jacob (also known as Israel), was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but rose to become a powerful figure in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. His story is a narrative of forgiveness, reconciliation, and divine providence.
Themes:
1. **Divine Providence**: Joseph's life illustrates how God's plan can unfold through human actions and adversities. Despite the betrayal by his brothers and his subsequent trials, Joseph's rise to power in Egypt is portrayed as part of a larger divine plan to preserve the family of Israel during a severe famine.
2. **Forgiveness and Reconciliation**: The narrative of Joseph is a profound story of forgiveness. Despite his brothers' earlier cruelty, Joseph forgives them when they come to Egypt seeking food, recognizing that their actions, though malicious, ultimately led to the fulfillment of God's plan.
3. **Wisdom and Administration**: Joseph's wisdom, particularly in interpreting dreams and managing resources, allows him to save Egypt and the surrounding regions from famine, demonstrating the value of administrative skills and foresight.
4. **Preservation of the Covenant**: Joseph's role in Egypt ensures the survival of his family, which is integral to the continuation of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. His actions set the stage for the Israelites' future in Egypt and their eventual exodus.
Historical Context:
The verse reflects ancient Egyptian burial practices, specifically embalming and the use of coffins, which were common for high-ranking individuals. Joseph's embalming and entombment in a coffin indicate his elite status in Egyptian society. The preservation of his body also symbolizes the hope of resurrection and the enduring legacy he left in Egypt and among his people.
The Book of Genesis itself is part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses. It covers the creation of the world, the early history of humanity, the stories of the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph), and the origins of the Israelite people. Genesis 50:26 closes the patriarchal narratives, setting the stage for the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt and the events of the Book of Exodus.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: 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. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H6235
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשֶׂר
Transliteration: ʻeser
Pronunciation: eh'ser
Description: masculine of term עֲשָׂרָה; from עָשַׂר; ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits); ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - 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: H2590
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנַט
Transliteration: chânaṭ
Pronunciation: khaw-nat'
Description: a primitive root; to spice; by implication, to embalm; also to ripen; embalm, put forth. - Strong's Number: H3455
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׂם
Transliteration: yâsam
Pronunciation: yaw-sam'
Description: a primitive root; to place; intransitively, to be placed; be put (set). - Strong's Number: H727
There are 467 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼârôwn
Pronunciation: aw-rone'
Description: or אָרֹן; from אָרָה (in the sense of gathering); a box; ark, chest, coffin. - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.