Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and were fruitful and increased greatly in number. New Living Translation Meanwhile, the people of Israel settled in the region of Goshen in Egypt. There they acquired property, and they were fruitful, and their population grew rapidly. English Standard Version Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen. And they gained possessions in it, and were fruitful and multiplied greatly. Berean Standard Bible Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number. King James Bible And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly. New King James Version So Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions there and grew and multiplied exceedingly. New American Standard Bible Now Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in Goshen, and they acquired property in it and were fruitful and became very numerous. NASB 1995 Now Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in Goshen, and they acquired property in it and were fruitful and became very numerous. NASB 1977 Now Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in Goshen, and they acquired property in it and were fruitful and became very numerous. Legacy Standard Bible Now Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in Goshen, and they took possession of property in it and were fruitful and became very numerous. Amplified Bible Now [the people of] Israel lived in the country of Egypt, in [the land of] Goshen, and they gained possessions and acquired property there and were fruitful and multiplied greatly. Christian Standard Bible Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property in it and became fruitful and very numerous. Holman Christian Standard Bible Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property in it and became fruitful and very numerous. American Standard Version And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they gat them possessions therein, and were fruitful, and multiplied exceedingly. Contemporary English Version The people of Israel made their home in the land of Goshen, where they became prosperous and had large families. English Revised Version And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they gat them possessions therein, and were fruitful, and multiplied exceedingly. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and had many children. Good News Translation The Israelites lived in Egypt in the region of Goshen, where they became rich and had many children. International Standard Version Israel remained in Egypt's Goshen territory, acquired land there, became prosperous, and his descendants grew very numerous. Majority Standard Bible Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number. NET Bible Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen, and they owned land there. They were fruitful and increased rapidly in number. New Heart English Bible So Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen. And they acquired property in it and were fertile and became numerous. Webster's Bible Translation And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions in it and grew, and multiplied exceedingly. World English Bible Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they got themselves possessions therein, and were fruitful, and multiplied exceedingly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Israel dwells in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen, and they have possession in it, and are fruitful, and multiply exceedingly; Young's Literal Translation And Israel dwelleth in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen, and they have possession in it, and are fruitful, and multiply exceedingly; Smith's Literal Translation And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt in the land of Goshen; and they will have possession in it, and be fruitful, and will multiply greatly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Israel dwelt in Egypt, that is, in the land of Gessen, and possessed it: and grew, and was multiplied exceedingly. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Israel lived in Egypt, that is, in the land of Goshen, and he possessed it. And he increased and was multiplied exceedingly. New American Bible Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. There they acquired holdings, were fertile, and multiplied greatly. New Revised Standard Version Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen; and they gained possessions in it, and were fruitful and multiplied exceedingly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt in the region of Goshen; and they became powerful in it, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt and in the land of Geshan and they became strong in it and they increased and multiplied greatly. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they got them possessions therein, and were fruitful, and multiplied exceedingly. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Israel dwelt in Egypt, in the land of Gesem, and they gained an inheritance upon it; and they increased and multiplied very greatly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Israelites Prosper in Goshen27Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number. 28And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years.… Cross References Exodus 1:7 but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them. Exodus 1:12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. Exodus 1:20 So God was good to the midwives, and the people multiplied and became even more numerous. Leviticus 26:9 I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you. Deuteronomy 26:5 and you are to declare before the LORD your God, “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt few in number and lived there and became a great nation, mighty and numerous. Deuteronomy 28:11 The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. Deuteronomy 30:5 And the LORD your God will bring you into the land your fathers possessed, and you will take possession of it. He will cause you to prosper and multiply more than your fathers. Joshua 21:43-45 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. 1 Kings 4:20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. Psalm 105:24 And the LORD made His people very fruitful, more numerous than their foes, Isaiah 51:2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. Jeremiah 30:19 Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled. Ezekiel 36:11 I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. Acts 7:17 As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number. Acts 7:11-14 Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. / On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. ... Treasury of Scripture And Israel dwelled in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly. dwelt. Genesis 47:11 And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. grew. Genesis 8:7,9 And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth… Genesis 13:16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered. Genesis 26:4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; Jump to Previous Acquired Country Dwelleth Dwelt Egypt Egyptians Exceedingly Fruitful Gained Gat Goshen Great Greatly Grew Increased Israel Israelites Land Multiplied Multiply Numbers Numerous Possession Possessions Property Region Settled Themselves Therein WealthJump to Next Acquired Country Dwelleth Dwelt Egypt Egyptians Exceedingly Fruitful Gained Gat Goshen Great Greatly Grew Increased Israel Israelites Land Multiplied Multiply Numbers Numerous Possession Possessions Property Region Settled Themselves Therein WealthGenesis 47 1. Joseph presents his father, and five of his brothers before Pharaoh.11. He gives them habitation and maintenance. 13. He gets the Egyptian's money; 16. their cattle; 18. and their lands, except the priests', to Pharaoh. 23. He restores the land for a fifth. 28. Jacob's age. 29. He swears Joseph to bury him with his fathers. Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. The Israelites' settlement in Egypt marks a significant moment in biblical history, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be strangers in a foreign land (Genesis 15:13). Goshen, located in the northeastern part of Egypt, was a fertile area ideal for shepherding, which suited the Israelites' pastoral lifestyle. This region provided a safe haven during the famine and allowed them to maintain their distinct cultural and religious identity. The choice of Goshen also reflects Joseph's influence in Pharaoh's court, as he secured this prime location for his family. This settlement foreshadows the eventual Exodus, as the Israelites' time in Egypt was both a period of growth and a precursor to their deliverance. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who moved to Egypt during a time of famine. 2. Egypt The land where the Israelites settled, specifically in the region of Goshen, under the protection of Joseph, who was a high-ranking official. 3. Goshen A fertile region in Egypt where the Israelites were allowed to settle, providing them with the resources needed to thrive. 4. Joseph One of Jacob's sons, who rose to power in Egypt and facilitated the settlement of his family in Goshen. 5. Famine A severe shortage of food that affected the region, prompting Jacob's family to move to Egypt for survival. Teaching Points God's Provision in AdversityDespite the famine, God provided for the Israelites by placing them in a fertile land. Trust in God's provision even in difficult times. Faithfulness to God's Promises The growth of the Israelites in Egypt is a testament to God's faithfulness to His promises to Abraham. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life. Community and Growth The Israelites' increase in number highlights the importance of community and support. Engage actively in your faith community to foster spiritual growth. Preparation for Future Challenges The prosperity in Goshen set the stage for future challenges and deliverance. Prepare spiritually for future trials by deepening your relationship with God. Cultural and Spiritual Identity Living in a foreign land, the Israelites maintained their identity. Consider how you can maintain your Christian identity in a secular world.Verse 27. - And Israel (i.e. the people) dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein (i.e. acquired holdings in it), and grew (or became fruitful), and multiplied exceedingly - or became very numerous. This was the commencement of the promise (Genesis 46:3). CHAPTER 47:28-31 Hebrew Thus the Israelitesיִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc settled וַיֵּ֧שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the land בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt, מִצְרַ֖יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa in the region בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Goshen. גֹּ֑שֶׁן (gō·šen) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1657: Goshen -- a district in Egypt, also a city in southern Judah They acquired property וַיֵּאָחֲז֣וּ (way·yê·’ā·ḥă·zū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession there בָ֔הּ (ḇāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and became fruitful וַיִּפְר֥וּ (way·yip̄·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6509: To bear fruit, be fruitful and increased greatly מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily in number. וַיִּרְבּ֖וּ (way·yir·bū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great Links Genesis 47:27 NIVGenesis 47:27 NLT Genesis 47:27 ESV Genesis 47:27 NASB Genesis 47:27 KJV Genesis 47:27 BibleApps.com Genesis 47:27 Biblia Paralela Genesis 47:27 Chinese Bible Genesis 47:27 French Bible Genesis 47:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 47:27 Israel lived in the land of Egypt (Gen. 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