Genesis 48:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

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And Israel said to Joseph, 'Look, I am dying, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your ancestors.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Israel (Jacob) is reassuring Joseph that even though he's dying, God will remain with Joseph and eventually bring him back to their homeland.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Jacob's final blessing to his sons before his death in Egypt. The family had come to Egypt during a severe famine, but Jacob knew this was not their permanent home. He was expressing faith that God would fulfill His promise to return Abraham's descendants to the Promised Land of Canaan.

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