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.
Tardaron cuarenta días en completar el proceso de embalsamamiento para él, que era el tiempo normal requerido para embalsamar. Y los egipcios lo lloraron durante setenta días.
Los egipcios embalsamaron a Jacob durante cuarenta días y lo lloraron durante setenta días.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the book of Genesis, Jacob, the patriarch of the Israelites, had died in Egypt, and his son Joseph, who held a prominent position in the Egyptian government, arranged for his embalming as per local customs. The 40 days mentioned were the standard time required for the Egyptian embalming process, which preserved the body through intricate rituals involving herbs and spices. This event also highlights the 70 days of mourning by the Egyptians, reflecting their cultural practices and the high esteem they held for Jacob due to his family's influence.
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