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29 The time[a] for Israel to die approached, so he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh[b] and show me kindness and faithfulness.[c] Do not bury me in Egypt,

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  1. Genesis 47:29 tn Heb “days.”
  2. Genesis 47:29 sn On the expression put your hand under my thigh see Gen 24:2.
  3. Genesis 47:29 tn Or “deal with me in faithful love.”

29 When the time drew near for Israel(A) to die,(B) he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes,(C) put your hand under my thigh(D) and promise that you will show me kindness(E) and faithfulness.(F) Do not bury me in Egypt,

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