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Genesis 47:10
Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — After recounting his 130-year journey to Pharaoh, Jacob pronounces a blessing upon the Egyptian ruler and leaves his presence.
The words — The narrative centers on וַ/יְבָ֥רֶךְ (va/y.Va.rekh) = and he blessed and וַ/יֵּצֵ֖א (va/i.ye.Tze') = and he went out, structuring the encounter as a formal benediction immediately followed by departure.
The thread — This moment follows Joseph’s initial presentation of Jacob before Pharaoh (Genesis 47:7), mirrors the patriarchal benedictions given to Abram (Genesis 14:19), and prefigures Moses’ final commission over Israel (Deuteronomy 33:1).
Why it lands — It demands the reader acknowledge that covenant blessing operates across cultural boundaries, requiring submission to divine provision even when mediated through foreign authority.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.
Cross-references
- Genesis 47:7 Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
- Genesis 14:19 and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
- Deuteronomy 33:1 This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.
- 2 Samuel 8:10 he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,
- 2 Samuel 19:39 So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.
- Psalms 129:8 May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”
- Hebrews 7:7 And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.
- Numbers 6:23 “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
- Psalms 119:46 I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
- Ruth 2:4 Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied.