Exodus 13:19 And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straightly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you… I. THE DISCHARGE OF A SACRED TRUST (Genesis 50:24, 25). Pay attention to the requests of the dead. II. THE FULFILMENT OF AN ANCIENT PROPHECY (Genesis 1:25). God can kindle the fire of prophecy in the soul of a dying saint, that the sorrowful may be encouraged. III. THE GIVING OF A TIMELY ENCOURAGEMENT. IV. THE BESTOWAL OF AN APPROPRIATE HONOUR ON AN ILLUSTRIOUS ANCESTOR. (J. S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you. |
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