Genesis 46:7
New International Version
Jacob brought with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring.

New Living Translation
sons and grandsons, daughters and granddaughters—all his descendants.

English Standard Version
his sons, and his sons’ sons with him, his daughters, and his sons’ daughters. All his offspring he brought with him into Egypt.

Berean Standard Bible
Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring.

King James Bible
His sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.

New King James Version
His sons and his sons’ sons, his daughters and his sons’ daughters, and all his descendants he brought with him to Egypt.

New American Standard Bible
his sons and his grandsons with him, his daughters and his granddaughters, and all his descendants he brought with him to Egypt.

NASB 1995
his sons and his grandsons with him, his daughters and his granddaughters, and all his descendants he brought with him to Egypt.

NASB 1977
his sons and his grandsons with him, his daughters and his granddaughters, and all his descendants he brought with him to Egypt.

Legacy Standard Bible
his sons and his grandsons with him, his daughters and his granddaughters, and all his seed he brought with him to Egypt.

Amplified Bible
His sons and his grandsons, his daughters and his granddaughters, and all his descendants he brought with him to Egypt.

Christian Standard Bible
His sons and grandsons, his daughters and granddaughters, indeed all his offspring, he brought with him to Egypt.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His sons and grandsons, his daughters and granddaughters, indeed all his offspring, he brought with him to Egypt.

American Standard Version
his sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.

English Revised Version
his sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He had brought his sons, his grandsons, his daughters, and his granddaughters-his entire family.

Good News Translation
his sons, his grandsons, his daughters, and his granddaughters.

International Standard Version
including his sons, his grandsons, his daughters, and his granddaughters—every one of his descendants accompanied him to Egypt.

Majority Standard Bible
Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring.

NET Bible
He brought with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, his daughters and granddaughters--all his descendants.

New Heart English Bible
his sons, and his sons’ sons with him, his daughters, and his sons’ daughters, and he brought all his descendants with him to Egypt.

Webster's Bible Translation
His sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.

World English Bible
his sons, and his sons’ sons with him, his daughters, and his sons’ daughters, and he brought all his offspring with him into Egypt.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
his sons, and his sons’ sons with him, his daughters, and his sons’ daughters, indeed, all his seed he brought with him into Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation
his sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, yea, all his seed he brought with him into Egypt.

Smith's Literal Translation
His sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed, he brought with him to Egypt.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
His sons, and grandsons, daughters, and all his offspring together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
his sons and his grandsons, his daughters and all his progeny together.

New American Bible
His sons and his grandsons, his daughters and his granddaughters—all his descendants—he took with him to Egypt.

New Revised Standard Version
his sons, and his sons’ sons with him, his daughters, and his sons’ daughters; all his offspring he brought with him into Egypt.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
His sons and his grandsons, his daughters and his sons' daughters, and all his offspring he brought with him into Egypt.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His sons and the sons of his sons with him, his daughters and the daughters of his sons, and all his seed he brought with him to Egypt.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
his sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons, and the sons of his sons with him; his daughters, and the daughters of his daughters; and he brought all his seed into Egypt.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jacob's Journey to Egypt
6They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt. 7Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters all his offspring.

Cross References
Exodus 1:1-5
These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...

Genesis 45:9-11
Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. / You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own. / And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’

Genesis 47:11-12
So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. / Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.

Genesis 50:22-23
Now Joseph and his father’s household remained in Egypt, and Joseph lived to the age of 110. / He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.

Acts 7:14-15
Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died.

Genesis 15:13-14
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.

Genesis 28:13-15
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Genesis 35:11-12
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. / The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.”

Genesis 41:54-57
the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt. / When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” / When the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. ...

Genesis 42:1-3
When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you staring at one another?” / “Look,” he added, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.” / So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.

Genesis 43:1-2
Now the famine was still severe in the land. / So when Jacob’s sons had eaten all the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, “Go back and buy us a little more food.”

Genesis 45:17-20
Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do as follows: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan. / Then bring your father and your families and return to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat from the fat of the land.’ / You are also directed to tell them: ‘Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your young children and your wives, and bring your father and come back. ...

Genesis 48:21
Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.

Exodus 6:14-25
These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. / The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. / These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. ...

Exodus 12:37-38
The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. / And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.


Treasury of Scripture

His sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.

no references for this verse.

Jump to Previous
Daughters Descendants Egypt Family Grandsons Offspring Seed
Jump to Next
Daughters Descendants Egypt Family Grandsons Offspring Seed
Genesis 46
1. Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.
5. Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.
8. The number of his family that went into Egypt.
28. Joseph meets Jacob.
31. He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.














His sons and grandsons
This phrase highlights the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society, where lineage and inheritance were traced through the male line. The Hebrew word for "sons" is "בָּנִים" (banim), which often signifies not just immediate male offspring but also descendants in a broader sense. The inclusion of "grandsons" emphasizes the continuation of Jacob's lineage and the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). This journey to Egypt is a pivotal moment in the history of Israel, as it sets the stage for the eventual growth of the Israelites into a great nation.

his daughters and granddaughters
The mention of "daughters and granddaughters" is significant, as it underscores the importance of women in the family structure, even though genealogies often focus on males. The Hebrew word for "daughters" is "בָּנוֹת" (banot), which, like "sons," can refer to female descendants more generally. This inclusion reflects the comprehensive nature of Jacob's family migration and the unity of the family unit. It also hints at the broader role women played in the unfolding of God's plan, as seen in the lives of matriarchs like Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel.

and all his offspring
The phrase "all his offspring" serves as a summary statement, emphasizing the totality of Jacob's family that moved to Egypt. The Hebrew term "זֶרַע" (zera) is often used to denote seed or progeny, indicating not just biological descendants but also the spiritual and covenantal legacy passed down through generations. This move to Egypt is not merely a physical relocation but a significant step in the divine narrative, where God preserves and prepares His chosen people for future deliverance and blessing.

he brought with him to Egypt
The act of bringing his family to Egypt is a deliberate and faithful response to God's direction. The Hebrew verb "הֵבִיא" (hevi) implies a purposeful action, suggesting Jacob's obedience and trust in God's promises. Egypt, known as "מִצְרַיִם" (Mitzrayim) in Hebrew, was a place of both refuge and future bondage for the Israelites. This journey marks the beginning of a new chapter in the biblical story, where God will use the circumstances in Egypt to shape and refine His people. Jacob's leadership in this migration reflects his role as the patriarch who guides his family according to God's will, setting an example of faith and reliance on divine guidance.

(7) His daughters.--See Note on Genesis 37:35.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He took
הֵבִ֥יא (hê·ḇî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

with him
אִתּ֔וֹ (’it·tōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

to Egypt
מִצְרָֽיְמָה׃ (miṣ·rā·yə·māh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

his sons
בָּנָ֞יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and grandsons,
וּבְנֵ֤י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

[and] his daughters
בְּנֹתָ֛יו (bə·nō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter

and granddaughters—
וּבְנ֥וֹת (ū·ḇə·nō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his offspring.
זַרְע֑וֹ (zar·‘ōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity


Links
Genesis 46:7 NIV
Genesis 46:7 NLT
Genesis 46:7 ESV
Genesis 46:7 NASB
Genesis 46:7 KJV

Genesis 46:7 BibleApps.com
Genesis 46:7 Biblia Paralela
Genesis 46:7 Chinese Bible
Genesis 46:7 French Bible
Genesis 46:7 Catholic Bible

OT Law: Genesis 46:7 His sons and his sons' sons (Gen. Ge Gn)
Genesis 46:6
Top of Page
Top of Page