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Genesis
Genesis-1
The-Creation
1-In-the-beginning-God-(Elohim)-created-[by-forming-from-nothing]-the-heavens-and-the-earth.-2-The-earth-was-formless-and-void-or-a-waste-and-emptiness,-and-darkness-was-upon-the-face-of-the-deep-[primeval-ocean-that-covered-the-unformed-earth].-The-Spirit-of-God-was-moving-(hovering,-brooding)-over-the-face-of-the-waters.-3-And-God-said,-“Let-there-be-light”;-and-there-was-light.-4-God-saw-that-the-light-was-good-(pleasing,-useful)-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it;-and-God-separated-the-light-[distinguishing-it]-from-the-darkness.-5-And-God-called-the-light-day,-and-the-darkness-He-called-night.-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-one-day.-6-And-God-said,-“Let-there-be-an-expanse-[of-the-sky]-in-the-midst-of-the-waters,-and-let-it-separate-the-waters-[below-the-expanse]-from-the-waters-[above-the-expanse].”-7-And-God-made-the-expanse-[of-sky]-and-separated-the-waters-which-were-under-the-expanse-from-the-waters-which-were-above-the-expanse;-and-it-was-so-[just-as-He-commanded].-8-God-called-the-expanse-[of-sky]-heaven.-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-second-day.
9-Then-God-said,-“Let-the-waters-below-the-heavens-be-gathered-into-one-place-[of-standing,-pooling-together],-and-let-the-dry-land-appear”;-and-it-was-so.-10-God-called-the-dry-land-earth,-and-the-gathering-of-the-waters-He-called-seas;-and-God-saw-that-this-was-good-(pleasing,-useful)-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-11-So-God-said,-“Let-the-earth-sprout-[tender]-vegetation,-plants-yielding-seed,-and-fruit-trees-bearing-fruit-according-to-(limited-to,-consistent-with)-their-kind,-whose-seed-is-in-them-upon-the-earth”;-and-it-was-so.-12-The-earth-sprouted-and-abundantly-produced-vegetation,-plants-yielding-seed-according-to-their-kind,-and-trees-bearing-fruit-with-seed-in-them,-according-to-their-kind;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-13-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-third-day.
14-Then-God-said,-“Let-there-be-light-bearers-(sun,-moon,-stars)-in-the-expanse-of-the-heavens-to-separate-the-day-from-the-night,-and-let-them-be-useful-for-signs-(tokens)-[of-God’s-provident-care],-and-for-marking-seasons,-days,-and-years;-15-and-let-them-be-useful-as-lights-in-the-expanse-of-the-heavens-to-provide-light-on-the-earth”;-and-it-was-so,-[just-as-He-commanded].-16-God-made-the-two-great-lights—the-greater-light-(the-sun)-to-rule-the-day,-and-the-lesser-light-(the-moon)-to-rule-the-night;-He-made-the-[galaxies-of]-stars-also-[that-is,-all-the-amazing-wonders-in-the-heavens].-17-God-placed-them-in-the-expanse-of-the-heavens-to-provide-light-upon-the-earth,-18-to-rule-over-the-day-and-the-night,-and-to-separate-the-light-from-the-darkness;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-19-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-fourth-day.
20-Then-God-said,-“Let-the-waters-swarm-and-abundantly-produce-living-creatures,-and-let-birds-soar-above-the-earth-in-the-open-expanse-of-the-heavens.”-21-God-created-the-great-sea-monsters-and-every-living-creature-that-moves,-with-which-the-waters-swarmed-according-to-their-kind,-and-every-winged-bird-according-to-its-kind;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-22-And-God-blessed-them,-saying,-“Be-fruitful,-multiply,-and-fill-the-waters-in-the-seas,-and-let-birds-multiply-on-the-earth.”-23-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-fifth-day.
24-Then-God-said,-“Let-the-earth-bring-forth-living-creatures-according-to-(limited-to,-consistent-with)-their-kind:-livestock,-crawling-things,-and-wild-animals-of-the-earth-according-to-their-kinds”;-and-it-was-so-[because-He-had-spoken-them-into-creation].-25-So-God-made-the-wild-animals-of-the-earth-according-to-their-kind,-and-the-cattle-according-to-their-kind,-and-everything-that-creeps-and-crawls-on-the-earth-according-to-its-kind;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-(pleasing,-useful)-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.
26-Then-God-said,-“Let-Us-(Father,-Son,-Holy-Spirit)-make-man-in-Our-image,-according-to-Our-likeness-[not-physical,-but-a-spiritual-personality-and-moral-likeness];-and-let-them-have-complete-authority-over-the-fish-of-the-sea,-the-birds-of-the-air,-the-cattle,-and-over-the-entire-earth,-and-over-everything-that-creeps-and-crawls-on-the-earth.”-27-So-God-created-man-in-His-own-image,-in-the-image-and-likeness-of-God-He-created-him;-male-and-female-He-created-them.-28-And-God-blessed-them-[granting-them-certain-authority]-and-said-to-them,-“Be-fruitful,-multiply,-and-fill-the-earth,-and-subjugate-it-[putting-it-under-your-power];-and-rule-over-(dominate)-the-fish-of-the-sea,-the-birds-of-the-air,-and-every-living-thing-that-moves-upon-the-earth.”-29-So-God-said,-“Behold,-I-have-given-you-every-plant-yielding-seed-that-is-on-the-surface-of-the-entire-earth,-and-every-tree-which-has-fruit-yielding-seed;-it-shall-be-food-for-you;-30-and-to-all-the-animals-on-the-earth-and-to-every-bird-of-the-air-and-to-everything-that-moves-on-the-ground—to-everything-in-which-there-is-the-breath-of-life—I-have-given-every-green-plant-for-food”;-and-it-was-so-[because-He-commanded-it].-31-God-saw-everything-that-He-had-made,-and-behold,-it-was-very-good-and-He-validated-it-completely.-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-sixth-day.

Genesis-2
The-Creation-Of-Man-And-Woman
1-So-the-heavens-and-the-earth-were-completed,-and-all-their-hosts-(inhabitants).-2-And-by-the-seventh-day-God-completed-His-work-which-He-had-done,-and-He-rested-(ceased)-on-the-seventh-day-from-all-His-work-which-He-had-done.-3-So-God-blessed-the-seventh-day-and-sanctified-it-[as-His-own,-that-is,-set-it-apart-as-holy-from-other-days],-because-in-it-He-rested-from-all-His-work-which-He-had-created-and-done.
4-This-is-the-history-of-[the-origin-of]-the-heavens-and-of-the-earth-when-they-were-created,-in-the-day-[that-is,-days-of-creation]-that-the-LORD-God-made-the-earth-and-the-heavens—-5-no-shrub-or-plant-of-the-field-was-yet-in-the-earth,-and-no-herb-of-the-field-had-yet-sprouted,-for-the-LORD-God-had-not-caused-it-to-rain-on-the-earth,-and-there-was-no-man-to-cultivate-the-ground,-6-but-a-mist-(fog,-dew,-vapor)-used-to-rise-from-the-land-and-water-the-entire-surface-of-the-ground—-7-then-the-LORD-God-formed-[that-is,-created-the-body-of]-man-from-the-dust-of-the-ground,-and-breathed-into-his-nostrils-the-breath-of-life;-and-the-man-became-a-living-being-[an-individual-complete-in-body-and-spirit].-8-And-the-LORD-God-planted-a-garden-(oasis)-in-the-east,-in-Eden-(delight,-land-of-happiness);-and-He-put-the-man-whom-He-had-formed-(created)-there.-9-And-[in-that-garden]-the-LORD-God-caused-to-grow-from-the-ground-every-tree-that-is-desirable-and-pleasing-to-the-sight-and-good-(suitable,-pleasant)-for-food;-the-tree-of-life-was-also-in-the-midst-of-the-garden,-and-the-tree-of-the-[experiential]-knowledge-(recognition)-of-[the-difference-between]-good-and-evil.
10-Now-a-river-flowed-out-of-Eden-to-water-the-garden;-and-from-there-it-divided-and-became-four-[branching]-rivers.-11-The-first-[river]-is-named-Pishon;-it-flows-around-the-entire-land-of-Havilah,-where-there-is-gold.-12-The-gold-of-that-land-is-good;-bdellium-(a-fragrant,-valuable-resin)-and-the-onyx-stone-are-found-there.-13-The-name-of-the-second-river-is-Gihon;-it-flows-around-the-entire-land-of-Cush-[in-Mesopotamia].-14-The-third-river-is-named-Hiddekel-(Tigris);-it-flows-east-of-Assyria.-And-the-fourth-river-is-the-Euphrates.
15-So-the-LORD-God-took-the-man-[He-had-made]-and-settled-him-in-the-Garden-of-Eden-to-cultivate-and-keep-it.-16-And-the-LORD-God-commanded-the-man,-saying,-“You-may-freely-(unconditionally)-eat-[the-fruit]-from-every-tree-of-the-garden;-17-but-[only]-from-the-tree-of-the-knowledge-(recognition)-of-good-and-evil-you-shall-not-eat,-otherwise-on-the-day-that-you-eat-from-it,-you-shall-most-certainly-die-[because-of-your-disobedience].”
18-Now-the-LORD-God-said,-“It-is-not-good-(beneficial)-for-the-man-to-be-alone;-I-will-make-him-a-helper-[one-who-balances-him—a-counterpart-who-is]-suitable-and-complementary-for-him.”-19-So-the-LORD-God-formed-out-of-the-ground-every-animal-of-the-field-and-every-bird-of-the-air,-and-brought-them-to-Adam-to-see-what-he-would-call-them;-and-whatever-the-man-called-a-living-creature,-that-was-its-name.-20-And-the-man-gave-names-to-all-the-livestock,-and-to-the-birds-of-the-air,-and-to-every-animal-of-the-field;-but-for-Adam-there-was-not-found-a-helper-[that-was]-suitable-(a-companion)-for-him.-21-So-the-LORD-God-caused-a-deep-sleep-to-fall-upon-Adam;-and-while-he-slept,-He-took-one-of-his-ribs-and-closed-up-the-flesh-at-that-place.-22-And-the-rib-which-the-LORD-God-had-taken-from-the-man-He-made-(fashioned,-formed)-into-a-woman,-and-He-brought-her-and-presented-her-to-the-man.-23-Then-Adam-said,
“This-is-now-bone-of-my-bones,
And-flesh-of-my-flesh;
She-shall-be-called-Woman,
Because-she-was-taken-out-of-Man.”
24-For-this-reason-a-man-shall-leave-his-father-and-his-mother,-and-shall-be-joined-to-his-wife;-and-they-shall-become-one-flesh.-25-And-the-man-and-his-wife-were-both-naked-and-were-not-ashamed-or-embarrassed.

Genesis-3
The-Fall-Of-Man

1-Now-the-serpent-was-more-crafty-(subtle,-skilled-in-deceit)-than-any-living-creature-of-the-field-which-the-LORD-God-had-made.-And-the-serpent-(Satan)-said-to-the-woman,-“Can-it-really-be-that-God-has-said,-‘You-shall-not-eat-from-any-tree-of-the-garden’?”-2-And-the-woman-said-to-the-serpent,-“We-may-eat-fruit-from-the-trees-of-the-garden,-3-except-the-fruit-from-the-tree-which-is-in-the-middle-of-the-garden.-God-said,-‘You-shall-not-eat-from-it-nor-touch-it,-otherwise-you-will-die.’”-4-But-the-serpent-said-to-the-woman,-“You-certainly-will-not-die!-5-“For-God-knows-that-on-the-day-you-eat-from-it-your-eyes-will-be-opened-[that-is,-you-will-have-greater-awareness],-and-you-will-be-like-God,-knowing-[the-difference-between]-good-and-evil.”-6-And-when-the-woman-saw-that-the-tree-was-good-for-food,-and-that-it-was-delightful-to-look-at,-and-a-tree-to-be-desired-in-order-to-make-one-wise-and-insightful,-she-took-some-of-its-fruit-and-ate-it;-and-she-also-gave-some-to-her-husband-with-her,-and-he-ate.-7-Then-the-eyes-of-the-two-of-them-were-opened-[that-is,-their-awareness-increased],-and-they-knew-that-they-were-naked;-and-they-fastened-fig-leaves-together-and-made-themselves-coverings.
8-And-they-heard-the-sound-of-the-LORD-God-walking-in-the-garden-in-the-cool-[afternoon-breeze]-of-the-day,-so-the-man-and-his-wife-hid-and-kept-themselves-hidden-from-the-presence-of-the-LORD-God-among-the-trees-of-the-garden.-9-But-the-LORD-God-called-to-Adam,-and-said-to-him,-“Where-are-you?”-10-He-said,-“I-heard-the-sound-of-You-[walking]-in-the-garden,-and-I-was-afraid-because-I-was-naked;-so-I-hid-myself.”-11-God-said,-“Who-told-you-that-you-were-naked?-Have-you-eaten-[fruit]-from-the-tree-of-which-I-commanded-you-not-to-eat?”-12-And-the-man-said,-“The-woman-whom-You-gave-to-be-with-me—she-gave-me-[fruit]-from-the-tree,-and-I-ate-it.”-13-Then-the-LORD-God-said-to-the-woman,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done?”-And-the-woman-said,-“The-serpent-beguiled-and-deceived-me,-and-I-ate-[from-the-forbidden-tree].”-14-The-LORD-God-said-to-the-serpent,
“Because-you-have-done-this,
You-are-cursed-more-than-all-the-cattle,
And-more-than-any-animal-of-the-field;
On-your-belly-you-shall-go,
And-dust-you-shall-eat
All-the-days-of-your-life.
15-“And-I-will-put-enmity-(open-hostility)
Between-you-and-the-woman,
And-between-your-seed-(offspring)-and-her-Seed;
He-shall-[fatally]-bruise-your-head,
And-you-shall-[only]-bruise-His-heel.”
16-To-the-woman-He-said,
“I-will-greatly-multiply
Your-pain-in-childbirth;
In-pain-you-will-give-birth-to-children;
Yet-your-desire-and-longing-will-be-for-your-husband,
And-he-will-rule-[with-authority]-over-you-and-be-responsible-for-you.”
17-Then-to-Adam-the-LORD-God-said,-“Because-you-have-listened-[attentively]-to-the-voice-of-your-wife,-and-have-eaten-[fruit]-from-the-tree-about-which-I-commanded-you,-saying,-‘You-shall-not-eat-of-it’;
The-ground-is-[now]-under-a-curse-because-of-you;
In-sorrow-and-toil-you-shall-eat-[the-fruit]-of-it
All-the-days-of-your-life.
18-“Both-thorns-and-thistles-it-shall-grow-for-you;
And-you-shall-eat-the-plants-of-the-field.
19-“By-the-sweat-of-your-face
You-will-eat-bread
Until-you-return-to-the-ground,
For-from-it-you-were-taken;
For-you-are-dust,
And-to-dust-you-shall-return.”
20-The-man-named-his-wife-Eve-(life-spring,-life-giver),-because-she-was-the-mother-of-all-the-living.-21-The-LORD-God-made-tunics-of-[animal]-skins-for-Adam-and-his-wife-and-clothed-them.
22-And-the-LORD-God-said,-“Behold,-the-man-has-become-like-one-of-Us-(Father,-Son,-Holy-Spirit),-knowing-[how-to-distinguish-between]-good-and-evil;-and-now,-he-might-stretch-out-his-hand,-and-take-from-the-tree-of-life-as-well,-and-eat-[its-fruit],-and-live-[in-this-fallen,-sinful-condition]-forever”—-23-therefore-the-LORD-God-sent-Adam-away-from-the-Garden-of-Eden,-to-till-and-cultivate-the-ground-from-which-he-was-taken.-24-So-God-drove-the-man-out;-and-at-the-east-of-the-Garden-of-Eden-He-[permanently]-stationed-the-cherubim-and-the-sword-with-the-flashing-blade-which-turned-round-and-round-[in-every-direction]-to-protect-and-guard-the-way-(entrance,-access)-to-the-tree-of-life.

Genesis-4
Cain-And-Abel

1-Now-the-man-Adam-knew-Eve-as-his-wife,-and-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-Cain,-and-she-said,-“I-have-obtained-a-man-(baby-boy,-son)-with-the-help-of-the-LORD.”-2-And-[later]-she-gave-birth-to-his-brother-Abel.-Now-Abel-kept-the-flocks-[of-sheep-and-goats],-but-Cain-cultivated-the-ground.-3-And-in-the-course-of-time-Cain-brought-to-the-LORD-an-offering-of-the-fruit-of-the-ground.-4-But-Abel-brought-[an-offering-of]-the-[finest]-firstborn-of-his-flock-and-the-fat-portions.-And-the-LORD-had-respect-(regard)-for-Abel-and-for-his-offering;-5-but-for-Cain-and-his-offering-He-had-no-respect.-So-Cain-became-extremely-angry-(indignant),-and-he-looked-annoyed-and-hostile.-6-And-the-LORD-said-to-Cain,-“Why-are-you-so-angry?-And-why-do-you-look-annoyed?-7-“If-you-do-well-[believing-Me-and-doing-what-is-acceptable-and-pleasing-to-Me],-will-you-not-be-accepted?-And-if-you-do-not-do-well-[but-ignore-My-instruction],-sin-crouches-at-your-door;-its-desire-is-for-you-[to-overpower-you],-but-you-must-master-it.”-8-Cain-talked-with-Abel-his-brother-[about-what-God-had-said].-And-when-they-were-[alone,-working]-in-the-field,-Cain-attacked-Abel-his-brother-and-killed-him.

9-Then-the-LORD-said-to-Cain,-“Where-is-Abel-your-brother?”-And-he-[lied-and]-said,-“I-do-not-know.-Am-I-my-brother’s-keeper?”-10-The-LORD-said,-“What-have-you-done?-The-voice-of-your-brother’s-[innocent]-blood-is-crying-out-to-Me-from-the-ground-[for-justice].-11-And-now-you-are-cursed-from-the-ground,-which-has-opened-its-mouth-to-receive-your-brother’s-[shed]-blood-from-your-hand.-12-“When-you-cultivate-the-ground,-it-shall-no-longer-yield-its-strength-[it-will-resist-producing-good-crops]-for-you;-you-shall-be-a-fugitive-and-a-vagabond-[roaming-aimlessly]-on-the-earth-[in-perpetual-exile-without-a-home,-a-degraded-outcast].”-13-Cain-said-to-the-LORD,-“My-punishment-is-greater-than-I-can-bear.-14-“Behold,-You-have-driven-me-out-this-day-from-the-face-of-the-land;-and-from-Your-face-(presence)-I-will-be-hidden,-and-I-will-be-a-fugitive-and-an-[aimless]-vagabond-on-the-earth,-and-whoever-finds-me-will-kill-me.”-15-And-the-LORD-said-to-him,-“Therefore,-whoever-kills-Cain,-a-sevenfold-vengeance-[that-is,-punishment-seven-times-worse]-shall-be-taken-on-him-[by-Me].”-And-the-LORD-set-a-[protective]-mark-(sign)-on-Cain,-so-that-no-one-who-found-(met)-him-would-kill-him.
16-So-Cain-went-away-from-the-[manifested]-presence-of-the-LORD,-and-lived-in-the-land-of-Nod-[wandering-in-exile],-east-of-Eden.
17-Cain-knew-his-wife-[one-of-Adam’s-descendants]-and-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-Enoch;-and-Cain-built-a-city-and-named-it-Enoch,-after-the-name-of-his-son.-18-Now-to-Enoch-was-born-Irad,-and-Irad-became-the-father-of-Mehujael,-and-Mehujael-became-the-father-of-Methushael,-and-Methushael-became-the-father-of-Lamech.-19-And-Lamech-took-for-himself-two-wives;-the-name-of-the-one-was-Adah,-and-the-name-of-the-other,-Zillah.-20-Adah-gave-birth-to-Jabal;-he-became-the-father-of-those-[nomadic-herdsmen]-who-live-in-tents-and-have-cattle-and-raise-livestock.-21-His-brother’s-name-was-Jubal;-he-became-the-father-of-all-those-[musicians]-who-play-the-lyre-and-flute.-22-Zillah-gave-birth-to-Tubal-cain,-the-smith-(craftsman)-and-teacher-of-every-artisan-in-instruments-of-bronze-and-iron.-The-sister-of-Tubal-cain-was-Naamah.
23-Lamech-said-to-his-wives,
“Adah-and-Zillah,
Hear-my-voice;
You-wives-of-Lamech,
Listen-to-what-I-say;
For-I-have-killed-a-man-[merely]-for-wounding-me,
And-a-boy-[only]-for-striking-(bruising)-me.
24-“If-Cain-is-avenged-sevenfold-[as-the-LORD-said-he-would-be],
Then-Lamech-[will-be-avenged]-seventy-sevenfold.”

25-Adam-knew-[Eve-as]-his-wife-again;-and-she-gave-birth-to-a-son,-and-named-him-Seth,-for-[she-said],-“God-has-granted-another-child-for-me-in-place-of-Abel,-because-Cain-killed-him.”-26-To-Seth,-also,-a-son-was-born,-whom-he-named-Enosh-(mortal-man,-mankind).-At-that-[same]-time-men-began-to-call-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-worship-through-prayer,-praise,-and-thanksgiving].

Genesis-5
Descendants-Of-Adam

1-This-is-the-book-(the-written-record,-the-history)-of-the-generations-of-[the-descendants-of]-Adam.-When-God-created-man,-He-made-him-in-the-likeness-of-God-[not-physical,-but-a-spiritual-personality-and-moral-likeness].-2-He-created-them-male-and-female,-and-blessed-them-and-named-them-Mankind-at-the-time-they-were-created.
3-When-Adam-had-lived-a-hundred-and-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-a-son-in-his-own-likeness,-according-to-his-image,-and-named-him-Seth.-4-After-he-became-the-father-of-Seth,-Adam-lived-eight-hundred-years-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-5-So-Adam-lived-nine-hundred-and-thirty-years-in-all,-and-he-died.
6-When-Seth-was-a-hundred-and-five-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Enosh.-7-Seth-lived-eight-hundred-and-seven-years-after-the-birth-of-Enosh,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-8-So-Seth-lived-nine-hundred-and-twelve-years,-and-he-died.
9-When-Enosh-was-ninety-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Kenan.-10-Enosh-lived-eight-hundred-and-fifteen-years-after-the-birth-of-Kenan-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-11-So-Enosh-lived-nine-hundred-and-five-years,-and-he-died.
12-When-Kenan-was-seventy-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Mahalalel.-13-Kenan-lived-eight-hundred-and-forty-years-after-the-birth-of-Mahalalel-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-14-So-Kenan-lived-nine-hundred-and-ten-years,-and-he-died.
15-When-Mahalalel-was-sixty-five-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Jared.-16-Mahalalel-lived-eight-hundred-and-thirty-years-after-the-birth-of-Jared-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-17-So-Mahalalel-lived-eight-hundred-and-ninety-five-years,-and-he-died.
18-When-Jared-was-a-hundred-and-sixty-two-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Enoch.-19-Jared-lived-eight-hundred-years-after-the-birth-of-Enoch-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-20-So-Jared-lived-nine-hundred-and-sixty-two-years,-and-he-died.

21-When-Enoch-was-sixty-five-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Methuselah.-22-Enoch-walked-[in-habitual-fellowship]-with-God-three-hundred-years-after-the-birth-of-Methuselah-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-23-So-all-the-days-of-Enoch-were-three-hundred-and-sixty-five-years.-24-And-[in-reverent-fear-and-obedience]-Enoch-walked-with-God;-and-he-was-not-[found-among-men],-because-God-took-him-[away-to-be-home-with-Him].
25-When-Methuselah-was-a-hundred-and-eighty-seven-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Lamech.-26-Methuselah-lived-seven-hundred-and-eighty-two-years-after-the-birth-of-Lamech-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-27-So-Methuselah-lived-nine-hundred-and-sixty-nine-years,-and-he-died.
28-When-Lamech-was-a-hundred-and-eighty-two-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-a-son.-29-He-named-him-Noah,-saying,-“This-one-shall-bring-us-rest-and-comfort-from-our-work-and-from-the-[dreadful]-toil-of-our-hands-because-of-the-ground-which-the-LORD-cursed.”-30-Lamech-lived-five-hundred-and-ninety-five-years-after-the-birth-of-Noah-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-31-So-all-the-days-of-Lamech-were-seven-hundred-and-seventy-seven-years,-and-he-died.
32-After-Noah-was-five-hundred-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Shem,-Ham,-and-Japheth.

Genesis-6
The-Corruption-Of-Mankind

1-Now-it-happened,-when-men-began-to-multiply-on-the-face-of-the-land,-and-daughters-were-born-to-them,-2-that-the-sons-of-God-saw-that-the-daughters-of-men-were-beautiful-and-desirable;-and-they-took-wives-for-themselves,-whomever-they-chose-and-desired.-3-Then-the-LORD-said,-“My-Spirit-shall-not-strive-and-remain-with-man-forever,-because-he-is-indeed-flesh-[sinful,-corrupt—given-over-to-sensual-appetites];-nevertheless-his-days-shall-yet-be-a-hundred-and-twenty-years.”-4-There-were-Nephilim-(men-of-stature,-notorious-men)-on-the-earth-in-those-days—and-also-afterward—when-the-sons-of-God-lived-with-the-daughters-of-men,-and-they-gave-birth-to-their-children.-These-were-the-mighty-men-who-were-of-old,-men-of-renown-(great-reputation,-fame).
5-The-LORD-saw-that-the-wickedness-(depravity)-of-man-was-great-on-the-earth,-and-that-every-imagination-or-intent-of-the-thoughts-of-his-heart-were-only-evil-continually.-6-The-LORD-regretted-that-He-had-made-mankind-on-the-earth,-and-He-was-[deeply]-grieved-in-His-heart.-7-So-the-LORD-said,-“I-will-destroy-(annihilate)-mankind-whom-I-have-created-from-the-surface-of-the-earth—not-only-man,-but-the-animals-and-the-crawling-things-and-the-birds-of-the-air—because-it-[deeply]-grieves-Me-[to-see-mankind’s-sin]-and-I-regret-that-I-have-made-them.”-8-But-Noah-found-favor-and-grace-in-the-eyes-of-the-LORD.
9-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-(family-history)-of-Noah.-Noah-was-a-righteous-man-[one-who-was-just-and-had-right-standing-with-God],-blameless-in-his-[evil]-generation;-Noah-walked-(lived)-[in-habitual-fellowship]-with-God.-10-Now-Noah-became-the-father-of-three-sons:-Shem,-Ham,-and-Japheth.
11-The-[population-of-the]-earth-was-corrupt-[absolutely-depraved—spiritually-and-morally-putrid]-in-God’s-sight,-and-the-land-was-filled-with-violence-[desecration,-infringement,-outrage,-assault,-and-lust-for-power].-12-God-looked-on-the-earth-and-saw-how-debased-and-degenerate-it-was,-for-all-humanity-had-corrupted-their-way-on-the-earth-and-lost-their-true-direction.
13-God-said-to-Noah,-“I-intend-to-make-an-end-of-all-that-lives,-for-through-men-the-land-is-filled-with-violence;-and-behold,-I-am-about-to-destroy-them-together-with-the-land.-14-Make-yourself-an-ark-of-gopher-wood;-make-in-it-rooms-(stalls,-pens,-coops,-nests,-cages,-compartments)-and-coat-it-inside-and-out-with-pitch-(bitumen).-15-This-is-the-way-you-are-to-make-it:-the-length-of-the-ark-shall-be-three-hundred-cubits,-its-width-fifty-cubits,-and-its-height-thirty-cubits-(450’-x-75’-x-45’).-16-You-shall-make-a-window-[for-light-and-ventilation]-for-the-ark,-and-finish-it-to-at-least-a-cubit-(eighteen-inches)-from-the-top—and-set-the-[entry]-door-of-the-ark-in-its-side;-and-you-shall-make-it-with-lower,-second-and-third-decks.-17-For-behold,-I,-even-I,-will-bring-a-flood-of-waters-on-the-earth,-to-destroy-all-life-under-the-heavens-in-which-there-is-the-breath-and-spirit-of-life;-everything-that-is-on-the-land-shall-die.-18-But-I-will-establish-My-covenant-(solemn-promise,-formal-agreement)-with-you;-and-you-shall-come-into-the-ark—you-and-your-[three]-sons-and-your-wife,-and-your-sons’-wives-with-you.-19-And-of-every-living-thing-[found-on-land],-you-shall-bring-two-of-every-kind-into-the-ark,-to-keep-them-alive-with-you;-they-shall-be-male-and-female.-20-Of-fowls-and-birds-according-to-their-kind,-of-animals-according-to-their-kind,-of-every-crawling-thing-of-the-ground-according-to-its-kind—two-of-every-kind-shall-come-to-you-to-keep-them-alive.-21-“Also-take-with-you-every-kind-of-food-that-is-edible,-and-you-shall-collect-and-store-it;-and-it-shall-be-food-for-you-and-for-them.”-22-So-Noah-did-this;-according-to-all-that-God-commanded-him,-that-is-what-he-did.

Genesis-7
The-Flood

1-Then-the-LORD-said-to-Noah,-“Come-into-the-ark,-you-with-all-your-household,-for-you-[alone]-I-have-seen-as-righteous-(doing-what-is-right)-before-Me-in-this-generation.-2-Of-every-clean-animal-you-shall-take-with-you-seven-pair,-the-male-and-his-female,-and-of-animals-that-are-not-clean,-two-each-the-male-and-his-female;-3-also-of-the-birds-of-the-air,-seven-pair,-the-male-and-the-female,-to-keep-the-offspring-alive-on-the-surface-of-the-earth.-4-“For-in-seven-days-I-am-going-to-cause-it-to-rain-on-the-earth-for-forty-days-and-forty-nights;-and-I-will-destroy-(blot-out,-wipe-away)-every-living-thing-that-I-have-made-from-the-surface-of-the-earth.”-5-So-Noah-did-all-that-the-LORD-commanded-him.
6-Noah-was-six-hundred-years-old-when-the-flood-(deluge)-of-water-came-on-the-earth-[covering-all-of-the-land].-7-Then-Noah-and-his-sons-and-his-wife-and-his-sons’-wives-with-him-entered-the-ark-to-escape-the-flood-waters.-8-Of-clean-animals-and-animals-that-are-not-clean-and-birds-and-fowls-and-everything-that-crawls-on-the-ground,-9-they-came-[motivated-by-God]-into-the-ark-with-Noah-two-by-two,-the-male-and-the-female,-just-as-God-had-commanded-Noah.-10-And-after-the-seven-days-[God-released-the-rain-and]-the-floodwaters-came-on-the-earth.-11-In-the-six-hundredth-year-of-Noah’s-life,-on-the-seventeenth-day-of-the-second-month,-on-that-same-day-all-the-fountains-of-the-great-deep-[subterranean-waters]-burst-open,-and-the-windows-and-floodgates-of-the-heavens-were-opened.-12-It-rained-on-the-earth-for-forty-days-and-forty-nights.
13-On-the-very-same-day-Noah-and-Shem-and-Ham-and-Japheth,-the-sons-of-Noah,-and-Noah’s-wife-and-the-three-wives-of-his-sons-with-them,-entered-the-ark,-14-they-and-every-animal-according-to-its-kind,-all-the-livestock-according-to-their-kinds,-every-moving-thing-that-crawls-on-the-earth-according-to-its-kind,-and-every-bird-according-to-its-kind,-every-winged-thing-of-every-sort.-15-So-they-went-into-the-ark-with-Noah,-two-by-two-of-all-living-beings-in-which-there-was-the-breath-and-spirit-of-life.-16-Those-which-entered,-male-and-female-of-all-flesh-(creatures),-entered-as-God-had-commanded-Noah;-and-the-LORD-closed-the-door-behind-him.
17-The-flood-[the-great-downpour-of-rain]-was-forty-days-and-nights-on-the-earth;-and-the-waters-increased-and-lifted-up-the-ark,-and-it-floated-[high]-above-the-land.-18-The-waters-became-mighty-and-increased-greatly-on-the-earth,-and-the-ark-floated-on-the-surface-of-the-waters.-19-The-waters-prevailed-so-greatly-and-were-so-mighty-and-overwhelming-on-the-earth,-so-that-all-the-high-mountains-everywhere-under-the-heavens-were-covered.-20-[In-fact]-the-waters-became-fifteen-cubits-higher-[than-the-highest-ground],-and-the-mountains-were-covered.-21-All-living-beings-that-moved-on-the-earth-perished—birds-and-cattle-(domestic-animals),-[wild]-animals,-all-things-that-swarm-and-crawl-on-the-earth,-and-all-mankind.-22-Everything-on-the-dry-land,-all-in-whose-nostrils-was-the-breath-and-spirit-of-life,-died.-23-God-destroyed-(blotted-out,-wiped-away)-every-living-thing-that-was-on-the-surface-of-the-earth;-man-and-animals-and-the-crawling-things-and-the-birds-of-the-heavens-were-destroyed-from-the-land.-Only-Noah-and-those-who-were-with-him-in-the-ark-remained-alive.-24-The-waters-covered-[all-of]-the-earth-for-a-hundred-and-fifty-days-(five-months).

Genesis-8
The-Flood-Abates

1-And-God-remembered-and-thought-kindly-of-Noah-and-every-living-thing-and-all-the-animals-that-were-with-him-in-the-ark;-and-God-made-a-wind-blow-over-the-land,-and-the-waters-receded.-2-Also-the-fountains-of-the-deep-[subterranean-waters]-and-the-windows-of-the-heavens-were-closed,-the-[pouring]-rain-from-the-sky-was-restrained,-3-and-the-waters-receded-steadily-from-the-earth.-At-the-end-of-a-hundred-and-fifty-days-the-waters-had-diminished.-4-On-the-seventeenth-day-of-the-seventh-month-[five-months-after-the-rain-began],-the-ark-came-to-rest-on-the-mountains-of-Ararat-[in-Turkey].-5-The-waters-continued-to-decrease-until-the-tenth-month;-on-the-first-day-of-the-tenth-month-the-tops-of-the-mountains-were-seen.
6-At-the-end-of-[another]-forty-days-Noah-opened-the-window-of-the-ark-which-he-had-made;-7-and-he-sent-out-a-raven,-which-flew-here-and-there-until-the-waters-were-dried-up-from-the-earth.-8-Then-Noah-sent-out-a-dove-to-see-if-the-water-level-had-fallen-below-the-surface-of-the-land.-9-But-the-dove-found-no-place-on-which-to-rest-the-sole-of-her-foot,-and-she-returned-to-him-to-the-ark,-for-the-waters-were-[still]-on-the-face-of-the-entire-earth.-So-he-reached-out-his-hand-and-took-the-dove,-and-brought-her-into-the-ark.-10-He-waited-another-seven-days-and-again-sent-the-dove-out-from-the-ark.-11-The-dove-came-back-to-him-in-the-evening,-and-there,-in-her-beak,-was-a-fresh-olive-leaf.-So-Noah-knew-that-the-water-level-had-subsided-from-the-earth.-12-Then-he-waited-another-seven-days-and-sent-out-the-dove,-but-she-did-not-return-to-him-again.
13-Now-in-the-six-hundred-and-first-year-[of-Noah’s-life],-on-the-first-day-of-the-first-month,-the-waters-were-drying-up-from-the-earth.-Then-Noah-removed-the-covering-of-the-ark-and-looked,-and-the-surface-of-the-ground-was-drying.-14-On-the-twenty-seventh-day-of-the-second-month-the-land-was-[entirely]-dry.-15-And-God-spoke-to-Noah,-saying,-16-“Go-out-of-the-ark,-you-and-your-wife-and-your-sons-and-their-wives-with-you.-17-“Bring-out-with-you-every-living-thing-from-all-flesh—birds-and-animals-and-every-crawling-thing-that-crawls-on-the-earth—that-they-may-breed-abundantly-on-the-earth,-and-be-fruitful-and-multiply-on-the-earth.”-18-So-Noah-went-out,-and-his-wife-and-his-sons-and-their-wives-with-him-[after-being-in-the-ark-one-year-and-ten-days].-19-Every-animal,-every-crawling-thing,-every-bird—and-whatever-moves-on-the-land—went-out-by-families-(types,-groupings)-from-the-ark.
20-And-Noah-built-an-altar-to-the-LORD,-and-took-of-every-[ceremonially]-clean-animal-and-of-every-clean-bird-and-offered-burnt-offerings-on-the-altar.-21-The-LORD-smelled-the-pleasing-aroma-[a-soothing,-satisfying-scent]-and-the-LORD-said-to-Himself,-“I-will-never-again-curse-the-ground-because-of-man,-for-the-intent-(strong-inclination,-desire)-of-man’s-heart-is-wicked-from-his-youth;-and-I-will-never-again-destroy-every-living-thing,-as-I-have-done.
22-“While-the-earth-remains,
Seedtime-and-harvest,
Cold-and-heat,
Winter-and-summer,
And-day-and-night
Shall-not-cease.”

Genesis-9
Covenant-Of-The-Rainbow

1-And-God-blessed-Noah-and-his-sons-and-said-to-them,-“Be-fruitful-and-multiply,-and-fill-the-earth.-2-The-fear-and-the-terror-of-you-shall-be-[instinctive]-in-every-animal-of-the-land-and-in-every-bird-of-the-air;-and-together-with-everything-that-moves-on-the-ground,-and-with-all-the-fish-of-the-sea;-they-are-given-into-your-hand.-3-Every-moving-thing-that-lives-shall-be-food-for-you;-I-give-you-everything,-as-I-gave-you-the-green-plants-and-vegetables.-4-But-you-shall-not-eat-meat-along-with-its-life,-that-is,-its-blood.-5-For-your-lifeblood-I-will-most-certainly-require-an-accounting;-from-every-animal-[that-kills-a-person]-I-will-require-it.-And-from-man,-from-every-man’s-brother-[that-is,-anyone-who-murders]-I-will-require-the-life-of-man.
6-“Whoever-sheds-man’s-blood-[unlawfully],
By-man-(judicial-government)-shall-his-blood-be-shed,
For-in-the-image-of-God
He-made-man.
7-“As-for-you,-be-fruitful-and-multiply;
Populate-the-earth-abundantly-and-multiply-in-it.”

8-Then-God-spoke-to-Noah-and-to-his-sons-with-him,-saying,-9-“Now-behold,-I-am-establishing-My-covenant-(binding-agreement,-solemn-promise)-with-you-and-with-your-descendants-after-you-10-and-with-every-living-creature-that-is-with-you—the-birds,-the-livestock,-and-the-wild-animals-of-the-earth-along-with-you,-of-everything-that-comes-out-of-the-ark—every-living-creature-of-the-earth.-11-“I-will-establish-My-covenant-with-you:-Never-again-shall-all-flesh-be-cut-off-by-the-water-of-a-flood,-nor-shall-there-ever-again-be-a-flood-to-destroy-and-ruin-the-earth.”-12-And-God-said,-“This-is-the-token-(visible-symbol,-memorial)-of-the-[solemn]-covenant-which-I-am-making-between-Me-and-you-and-every-living-creature-that-is-with-you,-for-all-future-generations;-13-I-set-My-rainbow-in-the-clouds,-and-it-shall-be-a-sign-of-a-covenant-between-Me-and-the-earth.-14-It-shall-come-about,-when-I-bring-clouds-over-the-earth,-that-the-rainbow-shall-be-seen-in-the-clouds,-15-and-I-will-[compassionately]-remember-My-covenant,-which-is-between-Me-and-you-and-every-living-creature-of-all-flesh;-and-never-again-will-the-water-become-a-flood-to-destroy-all-flesh.-16-“When-the-rainbow-is-in-the-clouds-and-I-look-at-it,-I-will-[solemnly]-remember-the-everlasting-covenant-between-God-and-every-living-creature-of-all-flesh-that-is-on-the-earth.”-17-And-God-said-to-Noah,-“This-[rainbow]-is-the-sign-of-the-covenant-(solemn-pledge,-binding-agreement)-which-I-have-established-between-Me-and-all-living-things-on-the-earth.”
18-The-sons-of-Noah-who-came-out-of-the-ark-were-Shem-and-Ham-and-Japheth.-Ham-would-become-the-father-of-Canaan.-19-These-are-the-three-sons-of-Noah,-and-from-these-[men]-the-whole-earth-was-populated-and-scattered-with-inhabitants.
20-And-Noah-began-to-farm-and-cultivate-the-ground-and-he-planted-a-vineyard.-21-He-drank-some-of-the-wine-and-became-drunk,-and-he-was-uncovered-and-lay-exposed-inside-his-tent.-22-Ham,-the-father-of-Canaan,-saw-[by-accident]-the-nakedness-of-his-father,-and-[to-his-father’s-shame]-told-his-two-brothers-outside.-23-So-Shem-and-Japheth-took-a-robe-and-put-it-on-both-their-shoulders,-and-walked-backwards-and-covered-the-nakedness-of-their-father;-their-faces-were-turned-away-so-that-they-did-not-see-their-father’s-nakedness.-24-When-Noah-awoke-from-his-wine-[induced-stupor],-he-knew-what-his-younger-son-[Ham]-had-done-to-him.-25-So-he-said,
“Cursed-be-Canaan-[the-son-of-Ham];
A-servant-of-servants
He-shall-be-to-his-brothers.”
26-He-also-said,
“Blessed-be-the-LORD,
The-God-of-Shem;
And-let-Canaan-be-his-servant.
27-“May-God-enlarge-[the-land-of]-Japheth,
And-let-him-dwell-in-the-tents-of-Shem;
And-let-Canaan-be-his-servant.”
28-Noah-lived-three-hundred-and-fifty-years-after-the-flood.-29-So-all-the-days-of-Noah-were-nine-hundred-and-fifty-years,-and-he-died.

Genesis-10
Descendants-Of-Noah

1-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-(descendants)-of-Shem,-Ham,-and-Japheth,-the-sons-of-Noah;-and-the-sons-born-to-them-after-the-flood:
2-the-sons-of-Japheth:-Gomer,-Magog,-Madai,-Javan,-Tubal,-Meshech,-and-Tiras;-3-the-sons-of-Gomer:-Ashkenaz,-Riphath,-and-Togarmah;-4-the-sons-of-Javan:-Elishah,-Tarshish,-Kittim,-and-Dodanim.-5-From-these,-[the-people-of]-the-coastlands-of-the-nations-were-separated-and-spread-into-their-lands,-every-one-according-to-his-own-language,-according-to-their-constituent-groups-(families),-and-into-their-nations:
6-the-sons-of-Ham:-Cush,-Mizraim-[from-whom-descended-the-Egyptians],-Put,-and-Canaan;-7-the-sons-of-Cush:-Seba,-Havilah,-Sabtah,-Raamah,-and-Sabteca;-and-the-sons-of-Raamah;-Sheba-and-Dedan.-8-Cush-became-the-father-of-Nimrod;-he-became-a-mighty-one-on-the-earth.-9-He-was-a-mighty-hunter-before-the-LORD;-therefore-it-is-said,-“Like-Nimrod-a-mighty-hunter-before-the-LORD.”-10-The-beginning-of-his-kingdom-was-Babel-and-Erech-and-Accad-and-Calneh,-in-the-land-of-Shinar-[in-Babylonia].-11-From-that-land-Nimrod-went-to-Assyria,-and-built-Nineveh,-and-Rehoboth-Ir,-and-Calah,-12-and-[Nimrod-built]-Resen,-which-is-between-Nineveh-and-Calah;-all-these-[combined-to-form]-the-great-city-[Nineveh].-13-Mizraim-[the-ancestor-of-the-Egyptians]-became-the-father-of-Ludim,-Anamim,-Lehabim,-Naphtuhim-14-and-Pathrusim-and-Casluhim—from-whom-came-the-Philistines—and-Caphtorim.
15-Canaan-became-the-father-of-Sidon,-his-firstborn,-and-Heth-16-and-the-Jebusite-and-the-Amorite-and-the-Girgashite-17-and-the-Hivite-and-the-Arkite-and-the-Sinite-18-and-the-Arvadite-and-the-Zemarite-and-the-Hamathite.-Afterward-the-families-of-the-Canaanite-were-spread-abroad.-19-The-territory-of-the-Canaanite-extended-from-Sidon-as-one-goes-to-Gerar,-as-far-as-Gaza;-and-as-one-goes-to-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-and-Admah-and-Zeboiim,-as-far-as-Lasha.-20-These-are-the-descendants-of-Ham-according-to-their-constituent-groups,-according-to-their-languages,-by-their-lands,-and-by-their-nations.

21-Also-to-Shem,-the-father-of-all-the-children-of-Eber-[including-the-Hebrews],-the-older-brother-of-Japheth,-children-were-born.-22-The-sons-of-Shem:-Elam,-Asshur,-Arpachshad,-Lud-and-Aram;-23-the-sons-of-Aram-[ancestor-of-the-Syrians]:-Uz,-Hul,-Gether-and-Mash.-24-Arpachshad-became-the-father-of-Shelah;-and-Shelah-became-the-father-of-Eber.-25-Two-sons-were-born-to-Eber;-the-name-of-one-was-Peleg-(division),-for-[the-inhabitants-of]-the-earth-were-divided-in-his-days;-and-his-brother’s-name-was-Joktan.-26-Joktan-became-the-father-of-Almodad,-Sheleph,-Hazarmaveth,-Jerah,-27-and-Hadoram,-Uzal,-Diklah,-28-and-Obal,-Abimael,-Sheba,-29-and-Ophir,-Havilah,-and-Jobab;-all-these-were-the-sons-of-Joktan.-30-Now-their-territory-extended-from-Mesha-as-one-goes-toward-Sephar,-to-the-hill-country-of-the-east.-31-These-are-Shem’s-descendants-according-to-their-constituent-groups-(families),-according-to-their-languages,-by-their-lands,-according-to-their-nations.
32-These-are-the-families-of-the-sons-of-Noah,-according-to-their-descendants,-by-their-nations;-and-from-these-[people]-the-nations-were-separated-and-spread-abroad-on-the-earth-after-the-flood.

Genesis-11
Universal-Language,-Babel,-Confusion

1-Now-the-whole-earth-spoke-one-language-and-used-the-same-words-(vocabulary).-2-And-as-people-journeyed-eastward,-they-found-a-plain-in-the-land-of-Shinar-and-they-settled-there.-3-They-said-one-to-another,-“Come,-let-us-make-bricks-and-fire-them-thoroughly-[in-a-kiln,-to-harden-and-strengthen-them].”-So-they-used-brick-for-stone-[as-building-material],-and-they-used-tar-(bitumen,-asphalt)-for-mortar.-4-They-said,-“Come,-let-us-build-a-city-for-ourselves,-and-a-tower-whose-top-will-reach-into-the-heavens,-and-let-us-make-a-[famous]-name-for-ourselves,-so-that-we-will-not-be-scattered-[into-separate-groups]-and-be-dispersed-over-the-surface-of-the-entire-earth-[as-the-LORD-instructed].”-5-Now-the-LORD-came-down-to-see-the-city-and-the-tower-which-the-sons-of-men-had-built.-6-And-the-LORD-said,-“Behold,-they-are-one-[unified]-people,-and-they-all-have-the-same-language.-This-is-only-the-beginning-of-what-they-will-do-[in-rebellion-against-Me],-and-now-no-evil-thing-they-imagine-they-can-do-will-be-impossible-for-them.-7-“Come,-let-Us-(Father,-Son,-Holy-Spirit)-go-down-and-there-confuse-and-mix-up-their-language,-so-that-they-will-not-understand-one-another’s-speech.”-8-So-the-LORD-scattered-them-abroad-from-there-over-the-surface-of-the-entire-earth;-and-they-stopped-building-the-city.-9-Therefore-the-name-of-the-city-was-Babel—because-there-the-LORD-confused-the-language-of-the-entire-earth;-and-from-that-place-the-LORD-scattered-and-dispersed-them-over-the-surface-of-all-the-earth.
Descendants-of-Shem-10-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-of-Shem-[from-whom-Abraham-descended].-Shem-was-a-hundred-years-old-when-he-became-the-father-of-Arpachshad,-two-years-after-the-flood.-11-And-Shem-lived-five-hundred-years-after-Arpachshad-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
12-When-Arpachshad-had-lived-thirty-five-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Shelah.-13-Arpachshad-lived-four-hundred-and-three-years-after-Shelah-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
14-When-Shelah-had-lived-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Eber.-15-Shelah-lived-four-hundred-and-three-years-after-Eber-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
16-When-Eber-had-lived-thirty-four-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Peleg.-17-And-Eber-lived-four-hundred-and-thirty-years-after-Peleg-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
18-When-Peleg-had-lived-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Reu.-19-And-Peleg-lived-two-hundred-and-nine-years-after-Reu-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
20-When-Reu-had-lived-thirty-two-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Serug.-21-And-Reu-lived-two-hundred-and-seven-years-after-Serug-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
22-When-Serug-had-lived-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Nahor.-23-And-Serug-lived-two-hundred-years-after-Nahor-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
24-When-Nahor-had-lived-twenty-nine-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Terah.-25-And-Nahor-lived-a-hundred-and-nineteen-years-after-Terah-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
26-After-Terah-had-lived-seventy-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Abram-and-Nahor-and-Haran-[his-firstborn].
27-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Terah.-Terah-was-the-father-of-Abram-(Abraham),-Nahor,-and-Haran;-and-Haran-was-the-father-of-Lot.-28-Haran-died-before-his-father-Terah-in-the-land-of-his-birth,-in-Ur-of-the-Chaldeans.-29-Abram-and-Nahor-took-wives-for-themselves.-The-name-of-Abram’s-wife-was-Sarai-(later-called-Sarah),-and-the-name-of-Nahor’s-wife-was-Milcah,-the-daughter-of-Haran,-the-father-of-Milcah-and-Iscah.-30-But-Sarai-was-barren;-she-did-not-have-a-child.
31-Terah-took-Abram-his-son,-and-Lot-the-son-of-Haran,-his-grandson,-and-Sarai-his-daughter-in-law,-his-son-Abram’s-wife;-and-they-went-out-together-to-go-from-Ur-of-the-Chaldeans-into-the-land-of-Canaan;-but-when-they-came-to-Haran-[about-five-hundred-and-fifty-miles-northwest-of-Ur],-they-settled-there.-32-Terah-lived-two-hundred-and-five-years;-and-Terah-died-in-Haran.

Genesis-12
Abram-Journeys-To-Egypt

1-Now-[in-Haran]-the-LORD-had-said-to-Abram,
“Go-away-from-your-country,
And-from-your-relatives
And-from-your-father’s-house,
To-the-land-which-I-will-show-you;
2-And-I-will-make-you-a-great-nation,
And-I-will-bless-you-[abundantly],
And-make-your-name-great-(exalted,-distinguished);
And-you-shall-be-a-blessing-[a-source-of-great-good-to-others];
3-And-I-will-bless-(do-good-for,-benefit)-those-who-bless-you,
And-I-will-curse-[that-is,-subject-to-My-wrath-and-judgment]-the-one-who-curses-(despises,-dishonors,-has-contempt-for)-you.
And-in-you-all-the-families-(nations)-of-the-earth-will-be-blessed.”
4-So-Abram-departed-[in-faithful-obedience]-as-the-LORD-had-directed-him;-and-Lot-[his-nephew]-left-with-him.-Abram-was-seventy-five-years-old-when-he-left-Haran.-5-Abram-took-Sarai-his-wife-and-Lot-his-nephew,-and-all-their-possessions-which-they-had-acquired,-and-the-people-(servants)-which-they-had-acquired-in-Haran,-and-they-set-out-to-go-to-the-land-of-Canaan.-When-they-came-to-the-land-of-Canaan,-6-Abram-passed-through-the-land-as-far-as-the-site-of-Shechem,-to-the-[great]-terebinth-(oak)-tree-of-Moreh.-Now-the-Canaanites-were-in-the-land-at-that-time.-7-Then-the-LORD-appeared-to-Abram-and-said,-“I-will-give-this-land-to-your-descendants.”-So-Abram-built-an-altar-there-to-[honor]-the-LORD-who-had-appeared-to-him.-8-Then-he-moved-on-from-there-to-the-mountain-on-the-east-of-Bethel,-and-pitched-his-tent,-with-Bethel-on-the-west-and-Ai-on-the-east;-and-there-he-built-an-altar-to-the-LORD-and-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-worship-through-prayer,-praise,-and-thanksgiving].-9-Then-Abram-journeyed-on,-continuing-toward-the-Negev-(the-South-country-of-Judah).

10-Now-there-was-a-famine-in-the-land;-and-Abram-went-down-into-Egypt-to-live-temporarily,-for-the-famine-in-the-land-was-oppressive-and-severe.-11-And-when-he-was-about-to-enter-Egypt,-he-said-to-Sarai-his-wife,-“Listen:-I-know-that-you-are-a-beautiful-woman;-12-so-when-the-Egyptians-see-you,-they-will-say,-‘This-is-his-wife’;-and-they-will-kill-me-[to-acquire-you],-but-they-will-let-you-live.-13-“Please-tell-them-that-you-are-my-sister-so-that-things-will-go-well-for-me-for-your-sake,-and-my-life-will-be-spared-because-of-you.”-14-And-when-Abram-entered-Egypt,-the-Egyptians-saw-that-Sarai-was-very-beautiful.-15-Pharaoh’s-princes-(officials)-also-saw-her-and-praised-her-to-Pharaoh;-and-the-woman-was-taken-[for-the-purpose-of-marriage]-into-Pharaoh’s-house-(harem).-16-Therefore-Pharaoh-treated-Abram-well-for-her-sake;-he-acquired-sheep,-oxen,-male-and-female-donkeys,-male-and-female-servants,-and-camels.
17-But-the-LORD-punished-Pharaoh-and-his-household-with-severe-plagues-because-of-Sarai,-Abram’s-wife.-18-Then-Pharaoh-called-Abram-and-said,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done-to-me?-Why-did-you-not-tell-me-that-she-was-your-wife?-19-“Why-did-you-say,-‘She-is-my-sister,’-so-that-I-took-her-as-my-wife?-Now-then,-here-is-your-wife;-take-her-and-go!”-20-So-Pharaoh-commanded-his-men-concerning-him;-and-they-escorted-him-on-his-way,-with-his-wife-and-all-that-he-had.

Genesis-13
Abram-And-Lot

1-So-Abram-went-up-out-of-Egypt,-he-and-his-wife-and-all-that-he-had,-and-Lot-[his-nephew]-with-him,-into-the-Negev-(the-South-country-of-Judah).
2-Now-Abram-was-extremely-rich-in-livestock-and-in-silver-and-in-gold.-3-He-journeyed-on-from-the-Negev-as-far-as-Bethel,-to-the-place-where-his-tent-had-been-at-the-beginning,-between-Bethel-and-Ai,-4-where-he-had-first-built-an-altar;-and-there-Abram-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-prayer].-5-But-Lot,-who-went-with-Abram,-also-had-flocks-and-herds-and-tents.-6-Now-the-land-was-not-able-to-support-them-[that-is,-sustain-all-their-grazing-and-water-needs]-while-they-lived-near-one-another,-for-their-possessions-were-too-great-for-them-to-stay-together.-7-And-there-was-strife-and-quarreling-between-the-herdsmen-of-Abram’s-cattle-and-the-herdsmen-of-Lot’s-cattle.-Now-the-Canaanite-and-the-Perizzite-were-living-in-the-land-at-that-same-time-[making-grazing-of-the-livestock-difficult].
8-So-Abram-said-to-Lot,-“Please-let-there-be-no-strife-and-disagreement-between-you-and-me,-nor-between-your-herdsmen-and-my-herdsmen,-because-we-are-relatives.-9-“Is-not-the-entire-land-before-you?-Please-separate-[yourself]-from-me.-If-you-take-the-left,-then-I-will-go-to-the-right;-or-if-you-choose-the-right,-then-I-will-go-to-the-left.”-10-So-Lot-looked-and-saw-that-the-valley-of-the-Jordan-was-well-watered-everywhere—this-was-before-the-LORD-destroyed-Sodom-and-Gomorrah;-[it-was-all]-like-the-garden-of-the-LORD,-like-the-land-of-Egypt,-as-you-go-to-Zoar-[at-the-south-end-of-the-Dead-Sea].-11-Then-Lot-chose-for-himself-all-the-valley-of-the-Jordan,-and-he-traveled-east.-So-they-separated-from-each-other.-12-Abram-settled-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-Lot-settled-in-the-cities-of-the-valley-and-camped-as-far-as-Sodom-and-lived-there.-13-But-the-men-of-Sodom-were-extremely-wicked-and-sinful-against-the-LORD-[unashamed-in-their-open-sin-before-Him].
14-The-LORD-said-to-Abram,-after-Lot-had-left-him,-“Now-lift-up-your-eyes-and-look-from-the-place-where-you-are-standing,-northward-and-southward-and-eastward-and-westward;-15-for-all-the-land-which-you-see-I-will-give-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-forever.-16-I-will-make-your-descendants-[as-numerous]-as-the-dust-of-the-earth,-so-that-if-a-man-could-count-the-[grains-of]-dust-of-the-earth,-then-your-descendants-could-also-be-counted.-17-“Arise,-walk-(make-a-thorough-reconnaissance)-around-in-the-land,-through-its-length-and-its-width,-for-I-will-give-it-to-you.”-18-Then-Abram-broke-camp-and-moved-his-tent,-and-came-and-settled-by-the-[grove-of-the-great]-terebinths-(oak-trees)-of-Mamre-[the-Amorite],-which-are-in-Hebron,-and-there-he-built-an-altar-to-[honor]-the-LORD.

Genesis-14
War-Of-The-Kings

1-In-the-days-of-the-[Eastern]-kings-Amraphel-of-Shinar,-Arioch-of-Ellasar,-Chedorlaomer-of-Elam,-and-Tidal-of-Goiim,-2-they-[invaded-the-Jordan-Valley-near-the-Dead-Sea,-and]-made-war-with-Bera-king-of-Sodom,-Birsha-king-of-Gomorrah,-Shinab-king-of-Admah,-Shemeber-king-of-Zeboiim,-and-the-king-of-Bela-(that-is,-Zoar).-3-All-of-these-[kings]-joined-together-[as-allies]-in-the-Valley-of-Siddim-(that-is,-the-Sea-of-Salt).-4-Twelve-years-they-had-served-Chedorlaomer-[the-most-powerful-king-in-the-invading-confederacy],-but-in-the-thirteenth-year-they-rebelled.-5-In-the-fourteenth-year-Chedorlaomer-and-the-[three]-kings-who-were-with-him-attacked-and-subdued-the-Rephaim-in-Ashteroth-karnaim,-the-Zuzim-in-Ham,-and-the-Emim-in-Shaveh-kiriathaim,-6-and-the-Horites-in-their-mountainous-country-of-Seir,-as-far-as-El-paran,-which-is-on-the-border-of-the-wilderness.-7-Then-they-turned-back-and-came-to-En-mishpat-(that-is,-Kadesh),-and-subdued-all-the-country-of-the-Amalekites,-and-also-the-Amorites-who-lived-in-Hazazon-tamar.-8-Then-the-kings-of-Sodom,-Gomorrah,-Admah,-Zeboiim,-and-Bela-(that-is,-Zoar)-came-out;-and-they-joined-together-for-battle-with-the-invading-kings-in-the-Valley-of-Siddim,-9-gainst-Chedorlaomer-king-of-Elam-and-Tidal-king-of-Goiim-and-Amraphel-king-of-Shinar-and-Arioch-king-of-Ellasar—four-kings-against-five.-10-Now-the-Valley-of-Siddim-was-full-of-tar-(bitumen)-pits;-and-as-the-kings-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-fled,-they-fell-into-them.-But-the-remainder-[of-the-kings]-who-survived-fled-to-the-hill-country.-11-Then-the-victors-took-all-the-possessions-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-and-all-their-food-supply-and-provisions-and-left.-12-And-they-also-took-[captive]-Lot,-Abram’s-nephew,-and-his-possessions-and-left,-for-he-was-living-in-Sodom.
13-Then-a-survivor-who-had-escaped-[from-the-invading-forces-on-the-other-side-of-the-Jordan]-came-and-told-Abram-the-Hebrew.-Now-he-was-living-by-the-terebinths-(oaks)-of-Mamre-the-Amorite,-brother-of-Eshcol-and-brother-of-Aner—they-were-allies-of-Abram.-14-When-Abram-heard-that-his-nephew-[Lot]-had-been-captured,-he-armed-and-led-out-his-trained-men,-born-in-his-own-house,-[numbering]-three-hundred-and-eighteen,-and-went-in-pursuit-as-far-[north]-as-Dan.-15-He-divided-his-forces-against-them-by-night,-he-and-his-servants,-and-attacked-and-defeated-them,-and-pursued-them-as-far-as-Hobah,-which-is-north-of-Damascus.-16-And-he-brought-back-all-the-goods,-and-also-brought-back-his-nephew-Lot-and-his-possessions,-and-also-the-women,-and-the-people.
Abram-and-Melchizedek-17-Then-after-Abram’s-return-from-the-defeat-(slaughter)-of-Chedorlaomer-and-the-kings-who-were-with-him,-the-king-of-Sodom-went-out-to-meet-him-at-the-Valley-of-Shaveh-(that-is,-the-King’s-Valley).-18-Melchizedek-king-of-Salem-(ancient-Jerusalem)-brought-out-bread-and-wine-[for-them];-he-was-the-priest-of-God-Most-High.-19-And-Melchizedek-blessed-Abram-and-said,
“Blessed-(joyful,-favored)-be-Abram-by-God-Most-High,
Creator-and-Possessor-of-heaven-and-earth;
20-And-blessed,-praised,-and-glorified-be-God-Most-High,
Who-has-given-your-enemies-into-your-hand.”
And-Abram-gave-him-a-tenth-of-all-[the-treasure-he-had-taken-in-battle].-21-The-king-of-Sodom-said-to-Abram,-“Give-me-the-people-and-keep-the-goods-(spoils-of-battle)-for-yourself.”-22-But-Abram-said-to-the-king-of-Sodom,-“I-have-raised-my-hand-and-sworn-an-oath-to-the-LORD-God-Most-High,-the-Creator-and-Possessor-of-heaven-and-earth,-23-that-I-would-not-take-anything-that-is-yours,-from-a-thread-to-a-sandal-strap,-so-you-could-not-say,-‘I-[the-King-of-Sodom]-have-made-Abram-rich.’-24-“I-will-take-nothing-except-what-my-young-men-have-eaten,-and-the-share-of-the-spoils-belonging-to-the-men-[my-allies]-who-went-with-me—Aner,-Eshcol,-and-Mamre;-let-them-take-their-share-of-the-spoils.”

Genesis-15
Abram-Promised-A-Son

1-After-these-things-the-word-of-the-LORD-came-to-Abram-in-a-vision,-saying,
“Do-not-be-afraid,-Abram,
I-am-your-shield;
Your-reward-[for-obedience]-shall-be-very-great.”
2-Abram-said,-“Lord-GOD,-what-reward-will-You-give-me,-since-I-am-[leaving-this-world]-childless,-and-he-who-will-be-the-owner-and-heir-of-my-house-is-this-[servant]-Eliezer-from-Damascus?”-3-And-Abram-continued,-“Since-You-have-given-no-child-to-me,-one-(a-servant)-born-in-my-house-is-my-heir.”-4-Then-behold,-the-word-of-the-LORD-came-to-him,-saying,-“This-man-[Eliezer]-will-not-be-your-heir-but-he-who-shall-come-from-your-own-body-shall-be-your-heir.”-5-And-the-LORD-brought-Abram-outside-[his-tent-into-the-night]-and-said,-“Look-now-toward-the-heavens-and-count-the-stars—if-you-are-able-to-count-them.”-Then-He-said-to-him,-“So-[numerous]-shall-your-descendants-be.”-6-Then-Abram-believed-in-(affirmed,-trusted-in,-relied-on,-remained-steadfast-to)-the-LORD;-and-He-counted-(credited)-it-to-him-as-righteousness-(doing-right-in-regard-to-God-and-man).-7-And-He-said-to-him,-“I-am-the-[same]-LORD-who-brought-you-out-of-Ur-of-the-Chaldeans,-to-give-you-this-land-as-an-inheritance.”-8-But-Abram-said,-“Lord-GOD,-by-what-[proof]-will-I-know-that-I-will-inherit-it?”-9-So-God-said-to-him,-“Bring-Me-a-three-year-old-heifer,-a-three-year-old-female-goat,-a-three-year-old-ram,-a-turtledove,-and-a-young-pigeon.”-10-So-Abram-brought-all-these-to-Him-and-cut-them-down-the-middle,-and-laid-each-half-opposite-the-other;-but-he-did-not-cut-the-birds.-11-The-birds-of-prey-swooped-down-on-the-carcasses,-but-Abram-drove-them-away.
12-When-the-sun-was-setting,-a-deep-sleep-overcame-Abram;-and-a-horror-(terror,-shuddering-fear,-nightmare)-of-great-darkness-overcame-him.-13-God-said-to-Abram,-“Know-for-sure-that-your-descendants-will-be-strangers-[living-temporarily]-in-a-land-(Egypt)-that-is-not-theirs,-where-they-will-be-enslaved-and-oppressed-for-four-hundred-years.-14-But-on-that-nation-whom-your-descendants-will-serve-I-will-bring-judgment,-and-afterward-they-will-come-out-[of-that-land]-with-great-possessions.-15-As-for-you,-you-shall-[die-and]-go-to-your-fathers-in-peace;-you-shall-be-buried-at-a-good-old-age.-16-“Then-in-the-fourth-generation-your-descendants-shall-return-here-[to-Canaan,-the-land-of-promise],-for-the-wickedness-and-guilt-of-the-Amorites-is-not-yet-complete-(finished).”
17-When-the-sun-had-gone-down-and-a-[deep]-darkness-had-come,-there-appeared-a-smoking-brazier-and-a-flaming-torch-which-passed-between-the-[divided]-pieces-[of-the-animals].-18-On-the-same-day-the-LORD-made-a-covenant-(promise,-pledge)-with-Abram,-saying,
“To-your-descendants-I-have-given-this-land,
From-the-river-of-Egypt-to-the-great-river-Euphrates—
19-[the-land-of]-the-Kenites-and-the-Kenizzites-and-the-Kadmonites-20-and-the-Hittites-and-the-Perizzites-and-the-Rephaim,-21-the-Amorites-and-the-Canaanites-and-the-Girgashites-and-the-Jebusites.”

Genesis-16
Sarai-And-Hagar

1-Now-Sarai,-Abram’s-wife,-had-not-borne-him-any-children,-and-she-had-an-Egyptian-maid-whose-name-was-Hagar.-2-So-Sarai-said-to-Abram,-“See-here,-the-LORD-has-prevented-me-from-bearing-children.-I-am-asking-you-to-go-in-to-[the-bed-of]-my-maid-[so-that-she-may-bear-you-a-child];-perhaps-I-will-obtain-children-by-her.”-And-Abram-listened-to-Sarai-and-did-as-she-said.-3-After-Abram-had-lived-in-the-land-of-Canaan-ten-years,-Abram’s-wife-Sarai-took-Hagar-the-Egyptian-[maid],-and-gave-her-to-her-husband-Abram-to-be-his-[secondary]-wife.-4-He-went-in-to-[the-bed-of]-Hagar,-and-she-conceived;-and-when-she-realized-that-she-had-conceived,-she-looked-with-contempt-on-her-mistress-[regarding-Sarai-as-insignificant-because-of-her-infertility].-5-Then-Sarai-said-to-Abram,-“May-[the-responsibility-for]-the-wrong-done-to-me-[by-the-arrogant-behavior-of-Hagar]-be-upon-you.-I-gave-my-maid-into-your-arms,-and-when-she-realized-that-she-had-conceived,-I-was-despised-and-looked-on-with-disrespect.-May-the-LORD-judge-[who-has-done-right]-between-you-and-me.”-6-But-Abram-said-to-Sarai,-“Look,-your-maid-is-entirely-in-your-hands-and-subject-to-your-authority;-do-as-you-please-with-her.”-So-Sarai-treated-her-harshly-and-humiliated-her,-and-Hagar-fled-from-her.
7-But-the-Angel-of-the-LORD-found-her-by-a-spring-of-water-in-the-wilderness,-on-the-road-to-[Egypt-by-way-of]-Shur.-8-And-He-said,-“Hagar,-Sarai’s-maid,-where-did-you-come-from-and-where-are-you-going?”-And-she-said,-“I-am-running-away-from-my-mistress-Sarai.”-9-The-Angel-of-the-LORD-said-to-her,-“Go-back-to-your-mistress,-and-submit-humbly-to-her-authority.”-10-Then-the-Angel-of-the-LORD-said-to-her,-“I-will-greatly-multiply-your-descendants-so-that-they-will-be-too-many-to-count.”-11-The-Angel-of-the-LORD-continued,
“Behold,-you-are-with-child,
And-you-will-bear-a-son;
And-you-shall-name-him-Ishmael-(God-hears),
Because-the-LORD-has-heard-and-paid-attention-to-your-persecution-(suffering).
12-“He-(Ishmael)-will-be-a-wild-donkey-of-a-man;
His-hand-will-be-against-every-man-[continually-fighting]
And-every-man’s-hand-against-him;
And-he-will-dwell-in-defiance-of-all-his-brothers.”
13-Then-she-called-the-name-of-the-LORD-who-spoke-to-her,-“You-are-God-Who-Sees”;-for-she-said,-“Have-I-not-even-here-[in-the-wilderness]-remained-alive-after-seeing-Him-[who-sees-me-with-understanding-and-compassion]?”-14-Therefore-the-well-was-called-Beer-lahai-roi-(Well-of-the-Living-One-Who-Sees-Me);-it-is-between-Kadesh-and-Bered.
15-So-Hagar-gave-birth-to-Abram’s-son;-and-Abram-named-his-son,-to-whom-Hagar-gave-birth,-Ishmael-(God-hears).-16-Abram-was-eighty-six-years-old-when-Hagar-gave-birth-to-Ishmael.

Genesis-17
Abraham-And-The-Covenant-Of-Circumcision

1-When-Abram-was-ninety-nine-years-old,-the-LORD-appeared-to-him-and-said,
“I-am-God-Almighty;
Walk-[habitually]-before-Me-[with-integrity,-knowing-that-you-are-always-in-My-presence],-and-be-blameless-and-complete-[in-obedience-to-Me].
2-“I-will-establish-My-covenant-(everlasting-promise)-between-Me-and-you,
And-I-will-multiply-you-exceedingly-[through-your-descendants].”
3-Then-Abram-fell-on-his-face-[in-worship],-and-God-spoke-with-him,-saying,
4-“As-for-Me,-behold,-My-covenant-is-with-you,
And-[as-a-result]-you-shall-be-the-father-of-many-nations.
5-“No-longer-shall-your-name-be-Abram-(exalted-father),
But-your-name-shall-be-Abraham-(father-of-a-multitude);
For-I-will-make-you-the-father-of-many-nations.

6-I-will-make-you-exceedingly-fruitful,-and-I-will-make-nations-of-you,-and-kings-will-come-from-you.-7-I-will-establish-My-covenant-between-Me-and-you-and-your-descendants-after-you-throughout-their-generations-for-an-everlasting-covenant,-to-be-God-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-after-you.-8-“I-will-give-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-after-you-the-land-in-which-you-are-a-stranger-[moving-from-place-to-place],-all-the-land-of-Canaan,-as-an-everlasting-possession-[of-property];-and-I-will-be-their-God.”
9-Further,-God-said-to-Abraham,-“As-for-you-[your-part-of-the-agreement],-you-shall-keep-and-faithfully-obey-[the-terms-of]-My-covenant,-you-and-your-descendants-after-you-throughout-their-generations.-10-This-is-[the-sign-of]-My-covenant,-which-you-shall-keep-and-faithfully-obey,-between-Me-and-you-and-your-descendants-after-you:-Every-male-among-you-shall-be-circumcised.-11-And-you-shall-be-circumcised-in-the-flesh-of-your-foreskins,-and-it-shall-be-the-sign-(symbol,-memorial)-of-the-covenant-between-Me-and-you.-12-Every-male-among-you-who-is-eight-days-old-shall-be-circumcised-throughout-your-generations,-[including]-a-servant-whether-born-in-the-house-or-one-who-is-purchased-with-[your]-money-from-any-foreigner,-who-is-not-of-your-descendants.-13-A-servant-who-is-born-in-your-house-or-one-who-is-purchased-with-your-money-must-be-circumcised;-and-[the-sign-of]-My-covenant-shall-be-in-your-flesh-for-an-everlasting-covenant.-14-“And-the-male-who-is-not-circumcised-in-the-flesh-of-his-foreskin,-that-person-shall-be-cut-off-from-his-people;-he-has-broken-My-covenant.”
15-Then-God-said-to-Abraham,-“As-for-Sarai-your-wife,-you-shall-not-call-her-name-Sarai-(my-princess),-but-her-name-will-be-Sarah-(Princess).-16-“I-will-bless-her,-and-indeed-I-will-also-give-you-a-son-by-her.-Yes,-I-will-bless-her,-and-she-shall-be-a-mother-of-nations;-kings-of-peoples-will-come-from-her.”-17-Then-Abraham-fell-on-his-face-and-laughed,-and-said-in-his-heart,-“Shall-a-child-be-born-to-a-man-who-is-a-hundred-years-old?-And-shall-Sarah,-who-is-ninety-years-old,-bear-a-child?”-18-And-Abraham-said-to-God,-“Oh,-that-Ishmael-[my-firstborn]-might-live-before-You!”-19-But-God-said,-“No,-Sarah-your-wife-shall-bear-you-a-son-indeed,-and-you-shall-name-him-Isaac-(laughter);-and-I-will-establish-My-covenant-with-him-for-an-everlasting-covenant-and-with-his-descendants-after-him.-20-As-for-Ishmael,-I-have-heard-and-listened-to-you;-behold,-I-will-bless-him,-and-will-make-him-fruitful-and-will-greatly-multiply-him-[through-his-descendants].-He-will-be-the-father-of-twelve-princes-(chieftains,-sheiks),-and-I-will-make-him-a-great-nation.-21-“But-My-covenant-[My-promise,-My-solemn-pledge],-I-will-establish-with-Isaac,-whom-Sarah-will-bear-to-you-at-this-time-next-year.”-22-And-God-finished-speaking-with-him-and-went-up-from-Abraham.
23-Then-Abraham-took-Ishmael-his-son,-and-all-the-servants-who-were-born-in-his-house-and-all-who-were-purchased-with-his-money,-every-male-among-the-men-of-Abraham’s-household,-and-circumcised-the-flesh-of-their-foreskin-the-very-same-day,-as-God-had-said-to-him.-24-So-Abraham-was-ninety-nine-years-old-when-he-was-circumcised.-25-And-Ishmael-his-son-was-thirteen-years-old-when-he-was-circumcised.-26-On-the-very-same-day-Abraham-was-circumcised,-as-well-as-Ishmael-his-son.-27-All-the-men-[servants]-of-his-household,-both-those-born-in-the-house-and-those-purchased-with-money-from-a-foreigner,-were-circumcised-along-with-him-[as-the-sign-of-God’s-covenant-with-Abraham].

Genesis-18
Birth-Of-Isaac-Promised

1-Now-the-LORD-appeared-to-Abraham-by-the-terebinth-trees-of-Mamre-[in-Hebron],-while-he-was-sitting-at-the-tent-door-in-the-heat-of-the-day.-2-When-he-raised-his-eyes-and-looked-up,-behold,-three-men-were-standing-[a-little-distance]-from-him.-When-he-saw-them,-he-ran-from-the-tent-door-to-meet-them-and-bowed-down-[with-his-face]-to-the-ground,-3-and-Abraham-said,-“My-lord,-if-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-please-do-not-pass-by-your-servant-[without-stopping-to-visit].-4-Please-let-a-little-water-be-brought-[by-one-of-my-servants]-and-[you-may]-wash-your-feet,-and-recline-and-rest-comfortably-under-the-tree.-5-And-I-will-bring-a-piece-of-bread-to-refresh-and-sustain-you;-after-that-you-may-go-on,-since-you-have-come-to-your-servant.”-And-they-replied,-“Do-as-you-have-said.”-6-So-Abraham-hurried-into-the-tent-to-Sarah,-and-said,-“Quickly,-get-ready-three-measures-of-fine-meal,-knead-it-and-bake-cakes.”-7-Abraham-also-ran-to-the-herd-and-brought-a-calf,-tender-and-choice,-and-he-gave-it-to-the-servant-[to-butcher],-and-he-hurried-to-prepare-it.-8-Then-he-took-curds-and-milk-and-the-calf-which-he-had-prepared,-and-set-it-before-the-men;-and-he-stood-beside-them-under-the-tree-while-they-ate.
9-Then-they-said-to-him,-“Where-is-Sarah-your-wife?”-And-he-said,-“There,-in-the-tent.”-10-He-said,-“I-will-surely-return-to-you-at-this-time-next-year;-and-behold,-Sarah-your-wife-will-have-a-son.”-And-Sarah-was-listening-at-the-tent-door,-which-was-behind-him.-11-Now-Abraham-and-Sarah-were-old,-well-advanced-in-years;-she-was-past-[the-age-of]-childbearing.-12-So-Sarah-laughed-to-herself-[when-she-heard-the-LORD’S-words],-saying,-“After-I-have-become-old,-shall-I-have-pleasure-and-delight,-my-lord-(husband)-being-also-old?”-13-And-the-LORD-asked-Abraham,-“Why-did-Sarah-laugh-[to-herself],-saying,-‘Shall-I-really-give-birth-[to-a-child]-when-I-am-so-old?’-14-“Is-anything-too-difficult-or-too-wonderful-for-the-LORD?-At-the-appointed-time,-when-the-season-[for-her-delivery]-comes,-I-will-return-to-you-and-Sarah-will-have-a-son.”-15-Then-Sarah-denied-it,-saying,-“I-did-not-laugh”;-because-she-was-afraid.-And-He-(the-LORD)-said,-“No,-but-you-did-laugh.”

16-Then-the-men-got-up-from-there,-and-looked-toward-Sodom;-and-Abraham-walked-with-them-to-send-them-on-the-way.-17-The-LORD-said,-“Shall-I-keep-secret-from-Abraham-[My-friend-and-servant]-what-I-am-going-to-do,-18-since-Abraham-is-destined-to-become-a-great-and-mighty-nation,-and-all-the-nations-of-the-earth-will-be-blessed-through-him?-19-“For-I-have-known-(chosen,-acknowledged)-him-[as-My-own],-so-that-he-may-teach-and-command-his-children-and-[the-sons-of]-his-household-after-him-to-keep-the-way-of-the-LORD-by-doing-what-is-righteous-and-just,-so-that-the-LORD-may-bring-upon-Abraham-what-He-has-promised-him.”-20-And-the-LORD-said,-“The-outcry-[of-the-sin]-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-is-indeed-great,-and-their-sin-is-exceedingly-grave.-21-“I-will-go-down-now,-and-see-whether-they-have-acted-[as-vilely-and-wickedly]-as-the-outcry-which-has-come-to-Me-[indicates];-and-if-not,-I-will-know.”
22-Now-the-[two]-men-(angelic-beings)-turned-away-from-there-and-went-toward-Sodom,-but-Abraham-remained-standing-before-the-LORD.-23-Abraham-approached-[the-LORD]-and-said,-“Will-You-really-sweep-away-the-righteous-(those-who-do-right)-with-the-wicked-(those-who-do-evil)?-24-Suppose-there-are-fifty-righteous-[people]-within-the-city;-will-You-really-sweep-it-away-and-not-spare-it-for-the-sake-of-the-fifty-righteous-who-are-in-it?-25-“Far-be-it-from-You-to-do-such-a-thing—to-strike-the-righteous-with-the-wicked,-so-that-the-righteous-and-the-wicked-are-treated-alike.-Far-be-it-from-You!-Shall-not-the-Judge-of-all-the-earth-do-right-[by-executing-just-and-righteous-judgment]?”-26-So-the-LORD-said,-“If-I-find-within-the-city-of-Sodom-fifty-righteous-[people],-then-I-will-spare-the-entire-place-for-their-sake.”-27-Abraham-answered,-“Now-behold,-I-who-am-but-dust-[in-origin]-and-ashes-have-decided-to-speak-to-the-Lord.-28-“If-five-of-the-fifty-righteous-are-lacking,-will-You-destroy-the-entire-city-for-lack-of-five?”-And-He-said,-“If-I-find-[at-least]-forty-five-[righteous-people]-there,-I-will-not-destroy-it.”-29-Abraham-spoke-to-Him-yet-again-and-said,-“Suppose-[only]-forty-are-found-there.”-And-He-said,-“I-will-not-do-it-for-the-sake-of-the-forty-[who-are-righteous].”-30-Then-Abraham-said-[to-Him],-“Oh,-may-the-Lord-not-be-angry,-and-I-will-speak;-suppose-thirty-[righteous-people]-are-found-there?”-And-He-said,-“I-will-not-do-it-if-I-find-thirty-there.”-31-And-he-said,-“Now-behold,-I-have-decided-to-speak-to-the-Lord-[again].-Suppose-[only]-twenty-[righteous-people]-are-found-there?”-And-the-Lord-said,-“I-will-not-destroy-it-for-the-sake-of-the-twenty.”-32-Then-Abraham-said,-“Oh-may-the-Lord-not-be-angry-[with-me],-and-I-will-speak-only-this-once;-suppose-ten-[righteous-people]-are-found-there?”-And-He-said,-“I-will-not-destroy-it-for-the-sake-of-the-ten.”-33-As-soon-as-He-had-finished-speaking-with-Abraham-the-LORD-departed,-and-Abraham-returned-to-his-own-place.

Genesis-19
The-Doom-Of-Sodom

1-It-was-evening-when-the-two-angels-came-to-Sodom.-Lot-was-sitting-at-Sodom’s-[city]-gate.-Seeing-them,-Lot-got-up-to-meet-them-and-bowed-down-with-his-face-to-the-ground.-2-And-he-said,-“See-here,-my-lords,-please-turn-aside-and-come-into-your-servant’s-house,-and-spend-the-night,-and-wash-your-feet;-then-you-may-get-up-early-and-go-on-your-way.”-But-they-said,-“No,-we-shall-spend-the-night-in-the-open-plaza-[of-the-city].”-3-However,-Lot-strongly-urged-them,-so-they-turned-aside-and-entered-his-house;-and-he-prepared-a-feast-for-them-[with-wine],-and-baked-unleavened-bread,-and-they-ate.-4-But-before-they-lay-down-[to-sleep],-the-men-of-the-city,-the-men-of-Sodom,-both-young-and-old,-surrounded-the-house,-all-the-men-from-every-quarter;-5-and-they-called-out-to-Lot-and-said-to-him,-“Where-are-the-men-who-came-to-you-tonight?-Bring-them-out-to-us-so-that-we-may-know-them-[intimately].”-6-But-Lot-went-out-of-the-doorway-to-the-men,-and-shut-the-door-after-him,-7-and-said,-“Please,-my-brothers,-do-not-do-something-so-wicked.-8-“See-here,-I-have-two-daughters-who-have-not-known-a-man-[intimately];-please-let-me-bring-them-out-to-you-[instead],-and-you-can-do-as-you-please-with-them;-only-do-nothing-to-these-men,-because-they-have-in-fact-come-under-the-shelter-of-my-roof-[for-protection].”-9-But-they-said,-“Get-out-of-the-way!”-And-they-said,-“This-man-(Lot)-came-[as-an-outsider]-to-live-here-temporarily,-and-now-he-is-acting-like-a-judge.-Now-we-will-treat-you-worse-than-your-visitors!”-So-they-rushed-forward-and-pressed-violently-against-Lot-and-came-close-to-breaking-down-the-door-[of-his-house].-10-But-the-men-(angels)-reached-out-with-their-hands-and-pulled-Lot-into-the-house-with-them,-and-shut-the-door-[after-him].-11-They-struck-(punished)-the-men-who-were-at-the-doorway-of-the-house-with-blindness,-from-the-young-men-to-the-old-men,-so-that-they-exhausted-themselves-trying-to-find-the-doorway.
12-And-the-[two]-men-(angels)-asked-Lot,-“Have-you-any-others-here-[in-Sodom]—a-son-in-law,-and-your-sons,-and-your-daughters?-Whomever-you-have-in-the-city,-take-them-out-of-here;-13-for-we-are-destroying-this-place,-because-the-outcry-[for-judgment]-against-them-has-grown-so-great-before-the-LORD-that-the-LORD-has-sent-us-to-destroy-and-ruin-it.”-14-So-Lot-went-out-and-spoke-to-his-sons-in-law,-who-were-[betrothed,-and-legally-promised]-to-marry-his-daughters,-and-said,-“Get-up,-get-out-of-this-place,-for-the-LORD-is-about-to-destroy-this-city!”-But-to-his-sons-in-law-he-appeared-to-be-joking.
15-When-morning-dawned,-the-angels-urged-Lot-[to-hurry],-saying,-“Get-up!-Take-your-wife-and-two-daughters-who-are-here-[and-go],-or-you-will-be-swept-away-in-the-punishment-of-the-city.”-16-But-Lot-hesitated-and-lingered.-The-men-took-hold-of-his-hand-and-the-hand-of-his-wife-and-the-hands-of-his-two-daughters,-because-the-LORD-was-merciful-to-him-[for-Abraham’s-sake];-and-they-brought-him-out,-and-left-him-outside-the-city-[with-his-family].-17-When-they-had-brought-them-outside,-one-[of-the-angels]-said,-“Escape-for-your-life!-Do-not-look-behind-you,-or-stop-anywhere-in-the-entire-valley;-escape-to-the-mountains-[of-Moab],-or-you-will-be-consumed-and-swept-away.”-18-But-Lot-said-to-them,-“Oh-no,-[not-that-place]-my-lords!-19-Please-listen,-your-servant-has-found-favor-in-your-sight,-and-you-have-magnified-your-lovingkindness-(mercy)-to-me-by-saving-my-life;-but-I-cannot-escape-to-the-mountains,-because-the-disaster-will-overtake-me-and-I-will-be-killed.-20-“Now-look,-this-town-[in-the-distance]-is-near-enough-for-us-to-flee-to,-and-it-is-small-[with-only-a-few-people].-Please,-let-me-escape-there-(is-it-not-small?)-so-that-my-life-will-be-saved.”-21-And-the-angel-said-to-him,-“Behold,-I-grant-you-this-request-also;-I-will-not-destroy-this-town-of-which-you-have-spoken.-22-“Hurry-and-take-refuge-there,-for-I-cannot-do-anything-[to-punish-Sodom]-until-you-arrive-there.”-For-this-reason-the-town-was-named-Zoar-(few,-small).

23-The-sun-had-risen-over-the-earth-when-Lot-came-to-Zoar.-24-Then-the-LORD-rained-down-brimstone-(flaming-sulfur)-and-fire-on-Sodom-and-on-Gomorrah-from-the-LORD-out-of-heaven,-25-and-He-overthrew-(demolished,-ended)-those-cities,-and-the-entire-valley,-and-all-the-inhabitants-of-the-cities,-and-whatever-grew-on-the-ground.-26-But-Lot’s-wife,-from-behind-him,-[foolishly,-longingly]-looked-[back-toward-Sodom-in-an-act-of-disobedience],-and-she-became-a-pillar-of-salt.
27-Abraham-started-out-early-the-next-morning-to-the-place-where-he-[only-the-day-before]-had-stood-before-the-LORD;-28-and-he-looked-down-toward-Sodom-and-Gomorrah,-and-toward-all-the-land-of-the-valley-[of-the-Dead-Sea];-and-he-saw,-and-behold,-the-smoke-of-the-land-went-up-like-the-smoke-of-a-kiln-(pottery-furnace).
29-Now-when-God-ravaged-and-destroyed-the-cities-of-the-plain-[of-Siddim],-He-remembered-Abraham-[and-for-that-reason],-and-He-sent-[Abraham’s-nephew]-Lot-out-of-the-midst-of-the-destruction,-when-He-destroyed-the-cities-in-which-Lot-had-lived.
Lot-Is-Debased-30-Now-Lot-went-up-from-Zoar,-and-lived-in-the-mountain-together-with-his-two-daughters,-for-he-was-afraid-to-stay-[any-longer]-in-Zoar;-and-he-lived-in-a-cave-with-his-two-daughters.-31-The-firstborn-said-to-the-younger,-“Our-father-is-aging,-and-there-is-not-a-man-on-earth-[available]-to-be-intimate-with-us-in-the-customary-way-[so-that-we-may-have-children].-32-“Come,-let-us-make-our-father-drunk-with-wine,-and-we-will-lie-with-him-so-that-we-may-preserve-our-family-through-our-father.”-33-So-they-gave-their-father-wine-that-night,-and-the-firstborn-went-in-and-lay-with-her-father;-and-he-did-not-know-when-she-lay-down-or-when-she-got-up-[because-he-was-completely-intoxicated].-34-Then-the-next-day,-the-firstborn-said-to-the-younger,-“Behold,-I-lay-with-my-father-last-night;-let-us-make-him-drunk-with-wine-tonight-also,-and-then-you-go-in-and-lie-with-him,-so-that-we-may-preserve-our-family-through-our-father.”-35-So-they-gave-their-father-wine-that-night-also,-and-the-younger-got-up-and-lay-with-him;-and-again-he-did-not-know-when-she-lay-down-or-when-she-got-up.-36-Thus-both-the-daughters-of-Lot-conceived-by-their-father.-37-The-firstborn-gave-birth-to-a-son,-and-named-him-Moab-(from-father);-he-is-the-father-of-the-Moabites-to-this-day.-38-The-younger-also-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-named-him-Ben-ammi-(son-of-my-people);-he-is-the-father-of-the-Ammonites-to-this-day.

Genesis-20
Abraham’s-Deception

1-Now-Abraham-journeyed-from-there-toward-the-Negev-(the-South-country),-and-settled-between-Kadesh-and-Shur;-then-he-lived-temporarily-in-Gerar.-2-Abraham-said-[again]-of-Sarah-his-wife,-“She-is-my-sister.”-So-Abimelech-king-of-Gerar-sent-and-took-Sarah-[into-his-harem].-3-But-God-came-to-Abimelech-in-a-dream-during-the-night,-and-said,-“Behold,-you-are-a-dead-man-because-of-the-woman-whom-you-have-taken-[as-your-wife],-for-she-is-another-man’s-wife.”-4-Now-Abimelech-had-not-yet-come-near-her;-so-he-said,-“Lord,-will-you-kill-a-people-who-are-righteous-and-innocent-and-blameless-[regarding-Sarah]?-5-“Did-Abraham-not-tell-me,-‘She-is-my-sister?’-And-she-herself-said,-‘He-is-my-brother.’-In-the-integrity-of-my-heart-and-innocence-of-my-hands-I-have-done-this.”-6-Then-God-said-to-him-in-the-dream,-“Yes,-I-know-you-did-this-in-the-integrity-of-your-heart,-for-it-was-I-who-kept-you-back-and-spared-you-from-sinning-against-Me;-therefore-I-did-not-give-you-an-opportunity-to-touch-her.-7-“So-now-return-the-man’s-wife,-for-he-is-a-prophet,-and-he-will-pray-for-you-and-you-will-live.-But-if-you-do-not-return-her-[to-him],-know-that-you-shall-die,-you-and-all-who-are-yours-(your-household).”
8-So-Abimelech-got-up-early-in-the-morning-and-called-all-his-servants-and-told-them-all-these-things;-and-the-men-were-terrified.-9-Then-Abimelech-called-Abraham-and-said-to-him,-“What-have-you-done-to-us?-And-how-have-I-offended-you-that-you-have-brought-on-me-and-my-kingdom-a-great-sin?-You-have-done-to-me-what-ought-not-to-be-done-[to-anyone].”-10-And-Abimelech-said-to-Abraham,-“What-have-you-encountered-or-seen-[in-us-or-our-customs],-that-you-have-done-this-[unjust]-thing?”-11-Abraham-said,-“Because-I-thought,-‘Surely-there-is-no-fear-or-reverence-of-God-in-this-place,-and-they-will-kill-me-because-of-my-wife.’-12-Besides,-she-actually-is-my-[half]-sister;-she-is-the-daughter-of-my-father-[Terah],-but-not-of-my-mother;-and-she-became-my-wife.-13-“When-God-caused-me-to-wander-from-my-father’s-house,-I-said-to-her,-‘This-kindness-and-loyalty-you-can-show-me:-at-every-place-we-stop,-say-of-me,-“He-is-my-brother.”’”-14-Then-Abimelech-took-sheep-and-oxen-and-male-and-female-slaves,-and-gave-them-to-Abraham,-and-returned-Sarah-his-wife-to-him-[as-God-commanded].-15-So-Abimelech-said,-“Behold,-my-land-is-before-you;-settle-wherever-you-please.”-16-Then-to-Sarah-he-said,-“Look,-I-have-given-this-brother-of-yours-a-thousand-pieces-of-silver;-it-is-to-compensate-you-[for-all-that-has-happened]-and-to-vindicate-your-honor-before-all-who-are-with-you;-before-all-men-you-are-cleared-and-compensated.”-17-So-Abraham-prayed-to-God,-and-God-healed-Abimelech-and-his-wife-and-his-maids,-and-they-again-gave-birth-to-children,-18-for-the-LORD-had-securely-closed-the-wombs-of-all-[the-women]-in-Abimelech’s-household-because-of-Sarah,-Abraham’s-wife.

Genesis-21
Isaac-Is-Born

1-The-LORD-graciously-remembered-and-visited-Sarah-as-He-had-said,-and-the-LORD-did-for-her-as-He-had-promised.-2-So-Sarah-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-for-Abraham-in-his-old-age,-at-the-appointed-time-of-which-God-had-spoken-to-him.-3-Abraham-named-his-son-Isaac-(laughter),-the-son-to-whom-Sarah-gave-birth.-4-So-Abraham-circumcised-his-son-Isaac-when-he-was-eight-days-old,-just-as-God-had-commanded-him.-5-Abraham-was-a-hundred-years-old-when-his-son-Isaac-was-born.-6-Sarah-said,-“God-has-made-me-laugh;-all-who-hear-[about-our-good-news]-will-laugh-with-me.”-7-And-she-said,-“Who-would-have-said-to-Abraham-that-Sarah-would-nurse-children?-For-I-have-given-birth-to-a-son-by-him-in-his-old-age.”
8-The-child-[Isaac]-grew-and-was-weaned,-and-Abraham-held-a-great-feast-on-the-day-that-Isaac-was-weaned.-Sarah-Turns-against-Hagar-9-Now-[as-time-went-on]-Sarah-saw-[Ishmael]-the-son-of-Hagar-the-Egyptian,-whom-she-had-borne-to-Abraham,-mocking-[Isaac].-10-Therefore-she-said-to-Abraham,-“Drive-out-this-maid-and-her-son,-for-the-son-of-this-maid-shall-not-be-an-heir-with-my-son-Isaac.”-11-The-situation-distressed-Abraham-greatly-because-of-his-son-[Ishmael].-12-God-said-to-Abraham,-“Do-not-let-it-distress-you-because-of-Ishmael-and-your-maid;-whatever-Sarah-tells-you,-listen-to-her-and-do-what-she-asks,-for-your-descendants-will-be-named-through-Isaac.-13-“And-I-will-also-make-a-nation-of-[Ishmael]-the-son-of-the-maid,-because-he-is-your-descendant.”-14-So-Abraham-got-up-early-in-the-morning-and-took-bread-and-a-skin-of-water-and-gave-them-to-Hagar,-putting-them-on-her-shoulder,-and-gave-her-the-boy,-and-sent-her-away.-And-she-left-[but-lost-her-way]-and-wandered-[aimlessly]-in-the-Wilderness-of-Beersheba.
15-When-the-water-in-the-skin-was-all-gone,-Hagar-abandoned-the-boy-under-one-of-the-bushes.-16-Then-she-went-and-sat-down-opposite-him,-about-a-bowshot-away,-for-she-said,-“Do-not-let-me-see-the-boy-die.”-And-as-she-sat-down-opposite-him,-she-raised-her-voice-and-wept.-17-God-heard-the-voice-of-the-boy,-and-the-angel-of-God-called-to-Hagar-from-heaven-and-said-to-her,-“What-troubles-you,-Hagar?-Do-not-be-afraid,-for-God-has-heard-the-voice-of-the-boy-from-where-he-is-[resting].-18-“Get-up,-help-the-boy-up,-and-hold-him-by-the-hand,-for-I-will-make-him-a-great-nation.”-19-Then-God-opened-her-eyes-and-she-saw-a-well-of-water;-and-she-went-and-filled-the-[empty]-skin-with-water-and-gave-the-boy-a-drink.
20-God-was-with-Ishmael,-and-he-grew-and-developed;-and-he-lived-in-the-wilderness-and-became-an-[expert]-archer.-21-He-lived-in-the-wilderness-of-Paran;-and-his-mother-took-a-wife-for-him-from-the-land-of-Egypt.
Covenant-with-Abimelech-22-Now-at-that-time-Abimelech-and-Phicol,-the-commander-of-his-army,-said-to-Abraham,-“God-is-with-you-in-everything-you-do;-23-so-now,-swear-to-me-here-by-God-that-you-will-not-deal-unfairly-with-me-[by-breaking-any-agreements-we-have]-or-with-my-son-or-with-my-descendants,-but-as-I-have-treated-you-with-kindness,-you-shall-do-the-same-to-me-and-to-the-land-in-which-you-have-sojourned-(temporarily-lived).”-24-And-Abraham-said,-“I-will-swear.”-25-Then-Abraham-complained-to-Abimelech-about-a-well-of-water-which-the-servants-of-Abimelech-had-[violently]-seized-[from-him],-26-Abimelech-said,-“I-do-not-know-who-did-this-thing.-Indeed,-you-did-not-tell-me,-and-I-did-not-hear-of-it-until-today.”
27-So-Abraham-took-sheep-and-oxen-and-gave-them-to-Abimelech,-and-the-two-men-made-a-covenant-(binding-agreement).-28-Then-Abraham-set-apart-seven-ewe-lambs-of-the-flock,-29-and-Abimelech-said-to-Abraham,-“What-is-the-meaning-of-these-seven-ewe-lambs-which-you-have-set-apart?”-30-Abraham-said,-“You-are-to-accept-these-seven-ewe-lambs-from-me-as-a-witness-for-me,-that-I-dug-this-well.”-31-Therefore-that-place-was-called-Beersheba-(Well-of-the-Oath-or-Well-of-the-Seven),-because-there-the-two-of-them-swore-an-oath.-32-So-they-made-a-covenant-at-Beersheba;-then-Abimelech-and-Phicol,-the-commander-of-his-army,-got-up-and-returned-to-the-land-of-the-Philistines.-33-Abraham-planted-a-tamarisk-tree-at-Beersheba,-and-there-he-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-prayer],-the-Eternal-God.-34-And-Abraham-lived-[as-a-resident-alien]-in-the-land-of-the-Philistines-for-many-days.

Genesis-22
The-Offering-Of-Isaac

1-Now-after-these-things,-God-tested-[the-faith-and-commitment-of]-Abraham-and-said-to-him,-“Abraham!”-And-he-answered,-“Here-I-am.”-2-God-said,-“Take-now-your-son,-your-only-son-[of-promise],-whom-you-love,-Isaac,-and-go-to-the-region-of-Moriah,-and-offer-him-there-as-a-burnt-offering-on-one-of-the-mountains-of-which-I-shall-tell-you.”-3-So-Abraham-got-up-early-in-the-morning,-saddled-his-donkey,-and-took-two-of-his-young-men-with-him-and-his-son-Isaac;-and-he-split-the-wood-for-the-burnt-offering,-and-then-he-got-up-and-went-to-the-place-of-which-God-had-told-him.-4-On-the-third-day-[of-travel]-Abraham-looked-up-and-saw-the-place-in-the-distance.-5-Abraham-said-to-his-servants,-“Settle-down-and-stay-here-with-the-donkey;-the-young-man-and-I-will-go-over-there-and-worship-[God],-and-we-will-come-back-to-you.”-6-Then-Abraham-took-the-wood-for-the-burnt-offering-and-laid-it-on-[the-shoulders-of]-Isaac-his-son,-and-he-took-the-fire-(firepot)-in-his-own-hand-and-the-[sacrificial]-knife;-and-the-two-of-them-walked-on-together.-7-And-Isaac-said-to-Abraham,-“My-father!”-And-he-said,-“Here-I-am,-my-son.”-Isaac-said,-“Look,-the-fire-and-the-wood,-but-where-is-the-lamb-for-the-burnt-offering?”-8-Abraham-said,-“My-son,-God-will-provide-for-Himself-a-lamb-for-the-burnt-offering.”-So-the-two-walked-on-together.
9-When-they-came-to-the-place-of-which-God-had-told-him,-Abraham-built-an-altar-there-and-arranged-the-wood,-and-bound-Isaac-his-son-and-placed-him-on-the-altar,-on-top-of-the-wood.-10-Abraham-reached-out-his-hand-and-took-the-knife-to-kill-his-son.-11-But-the-Angel-of-the-LORD-called-to-him-from-heaven-and-said,-“Abraham,-Abraham!”-He-answered,-“Here-I-am.”-12-The-LORD-said,-“Do-not-reach-out-[with-the-knife-in]-your-hand-against-the-boy,-and-do-nothing-to-[harm]-him;-for-now-I-know-that-you-fear-God-[with-reverence-and-profound-respect],-since-you-have-not-withheld-from-Me-your-son,-your-only-son-[of-promise].”-13-Then-Abraham-looked-up-and-glanced-around,-and-behold,-behind-him-was-a-ram-caught-in-a-thicket-by-his-horns.-And-Abraham-went-and-took-the-ram-and-offered-it-up-for-a-burnt-offering-(ascending-sacrifice)-instead-of-his-son.-14-So-Abraham-named-that-place-The-LORD-Will-Provide.-And-it-is-said-to-this-day,-“On-the-mountain-of-the-LORD-it-will-be-seen-and-provided.”

15-The-Angel-of-the-LORD-called-to-Abraham-from-heaven-a-second-time-16-and-said,-“By-Myself-(on-the-basis-of-Who-I-Am)-I-have-sworn-[an-oath],-declares-the-LORD,-that-since-you-have-done-this-thing-and-have-not-withheld-[from-Me]-your-son,-your-only-son-[of-promise],-17-indeed-I-will-greatly-bless-you,-and-I-will-greatly-multiply-your-descendants-like-the-stars-of-the-heavens-and-like-the-sand-on-the-seashore;-and-your-seed-shall-possess-the-gate-of-their-enemies-[as-conquerors].-18-“Through-your-seed-all-the-nations-of-the-earth-shall-be-blessed,-because-you-have-heard-and-obeyed-My-voice.”-19-So-Abraham-returned-to-his-servants,-and-they-got-up-and-went-with-him-to-Beersheba;-and-Abraham-settled-in-Beersheba.
20-Now-after-these-things-Abraham-was-told,-“Milcah-has-borne-children-to-your-brother-Nahor:-21-Uz-the-firstborn-and-Buz-his-brother-and-Kemuel-the-father-of-Aram,-22-Chesed-and-Hazo-and-Pildash-and-Jidlaph-and-Bethuel.”-23-Bethuel-became-the-father-of-Rebekah.-These-eight-[children]-Milcah-bore-to-Nahor,-Abraham’s-brother.-24-Nahor’s-concubine,-whose-name-was-Reumah,-gave-birth-to-Tebah-and-Gaham-and-Tahash-and-Maacah.

Genesis-23
Death-And-Burial-Of-Sarah

1-Sarah-lived-a-hundred-and-twenty-seven-years;-this-was-the-length-of-the-life-of-Sarah.-2-Sarah-died-in-Kiriath-arba-(that-is,-Hebron)-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-Abraham-went-to-mourn-for-Sarah-and-to-weep-for-her.-3-Then-Abraham-stood-up-before-his-dead-[wife’s-body],-and-spoke-to-the-sons-of-Heth-(Hittites),-saying,-4-“I-am-a-stranger-and-a-sojourner-(resident-alien)-among-you;-give-(sell)-me-property-for-a-burial-place-among-you-so-that-I-may-bury-my-dead-[in-the-proper-manner].”-5-The-Hittites-replied-to-Abraham,-6-“Listen-to-us,-my-lord;-you-are-a-prince-of-God-[a-mighty-prince]-among-us;-bury-your-dead-in-the-choicest-of-our-graves;-none-of-us-will-refuse-you-his-grave-or-hinder-you-from-burying-your-dead-[wife].”-7-So-Abraham-stood-up-and-bowed-to-the-people-of-the-land,-the-Hittites.-8-And-Abraham-said-to-them,-“If-you-are-willing-to-grant-my-dead-a-[proper]-burial,-listen-to-me,-and-plead-with-Ephron-the-son-of-Zohar-for-me,-9-so-that-he-may-give-(sell)-me-the-cave-of-Machpelah-which-he-owns—it-is-at-the-end-of-his-field;-let-him-give-it-to-me-here-in-your-presence-for-the-full-price-as-a-burial-site-[which-I-may-keep-forever-among-you].”-10-Now-Ephron-was-present-there-among-the-sons-of-Heth;-so-within-the-hearing-of-all-the-sons-of-Heth-and-all-who-were-entering-the-gate-of-his-city,-Ephron-the-Hittite-answered-Abraham,-saying,-11-“No,-my-lord,-hear-me;-I-give-you-the-[entire]-field,-and-I-also-give-you-the-cave-that-is-in-it.-In-the-presence-of-the-men-of-my-people-I-give-(sell)-it-to-you;-bury-your-dead-[there].”-12-Then-Abraham-bowed-down-before-the-people-of-the-land.-13-He-said-to-Ephron-in-the-presence-of-the-people-of-the-land,-“If-you-will-only-please-listen-to-me-and-accept-my-offer.-I-will-give-you-the-price-of-the-field;-accept-it-from-me-and-I-will-bury-my-dead-there.”-14-Ephron-replied-to-Abraham,-15-“My-lord,-listen-to-me.-The-land-[you-seek]-is-worth-four-hundred-shekels-of-silver;-what-is-that-between-you-and-me?-So-bury-your-dead.”-16-So-Abraham-listened-to-Ephron-[and-agreed-to-his-terms];-and-he-weighed-out-for-Ephron-the-[amount-of]-silver-which-he-had-named-in-the-hearing-of-the-Hittites:-four-hundred-shekels-of-silver,-according-to-the-weights-current-among-the-merchants.
17-So-the-field-of-Ephron-in-Machpelah,-which-was-to-the-east-of-Mamre-(Hebron)—the-field-and-the-cave-which-was-in-it,-and-all-the-trees-that-were-in-the-field-and-in-all-its-borders-around-it—were-deeded-over-[legally]-18-to-Abraham-as-his-possession-in-the-presence-of-the-Hittites,-before-all-who-were-entering-at-the-gate-of-his-city.-19-After-this,-Abraham-buried-Sarah-his-wife-in-the-cave-of-the-field-of-Machpelah-to-the-east-of-Mamre-(that-is,-Hebron)-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-20-The-field-and-the-cave-in-it-were-deeded-over-to-Abraham-by-the-Hittites-as-a-[permanent]-possession-and-burial-place.

Genesis-24
A-Bride-For-Isaac

1-Now-Abraham-was-old,-[well]-advanced-in-age;-and-the-LORD-had-blessed-Abraham-in-all-things.-2-Abraham-said-to-his-servant-[Eliezer-of-Damascus],-the-oldest-of-his-household,-who-had-charge-over-all-that-Abraham-owned,-“Please,-put-your-hand-under-my-thigh-[as-is-customary-for-affirming-a-solemn-oath],-3-and-I-will-make-you-swear-by-the-LORD,-the-God-of-heaven-and-the-God-of-earth,-that-you-will-not-take-a-wife-for-my-son-from-the-daughters-of-the-Canaanites,-among-whom-I-live,-4-but-you-will-[instead]-go-to-my-[former]-country-(Mesopotamia)-and-to-my-relatives,-and-take-a-wife-for-my-son-Isaac-[the-heir-of-the-covenant-promise].”-5-The-servant-said-to-him,-“Suppose-the-woman-will-not-be-willing-to-follow-me-back-to-this-country;-should-I-take-your-son-back-to-the-country-from-which-you-came?”-6-Abraham-said-to-him,-“See-to-it-that-you-do-not-take-my-son-back-there!-7-The-LORD,-the-God-of-heaven,-who-took-me-from-my-father’s-house,-from-the-land-of-my-family-and-my-birth,-who-spoke-to-me-and-swore-to-me,-saying,-‘To-your-descendants-I-will-give-this-land’—He-will-send-His-angel-before-you-[to-guide-you],-and-you-will-take-a-wife-from-there-for-my-son-[and-bring-her-here].-8-“If-the-woman-is-not-willing-to-follow-you-[to-this-land],-then-you-will-be-free-from-this-my-oath-and-blameless;-only-you-must-never-take-my-son-back-there.”-9-So-the-servant-put-his-hand-under-the-thigh-of-Abraham-his-master,-and-swore-to-him-concerning-this-matter.

10-Then-the-servant-took-ten-of-his-master’s-camels,-and-set-out,-taking-some-of-his-master’s-good-things-with-him;-so-he-got-up-and-journeyed-to-Mesopotamia-[between-the-Tigris-and-the-Euphrates-Rivers],-to-the-city-of-Nahor-[the-home-of-Abraham’s-brother].-11-He-made-the-camels-kneel-down-outside-the-city-by-the-well-of-water-at-the-time-of-the-evening-when-women-go-out-to-draw-water.-12-And-he-said,-“O-LORD,-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-please-grant-me-success-today,-and-show-lovingkindness-(faithfulness)-to-my-master-Abraham.-13-Behold,-I-stand-here-at-the-spring-of-water,-and-the-daughters-of-the-men-of-the-city-are-coming-out-to-draw-water;-14-now-let-it-be-that-the-girl-to-whom-I-say,-‘Please,-let-down-your-jar-so-that-I-may-[have-a]-drink,’-and-she-replies,-‘Drink,-and-I-will-also-give-your-camels-water-to-drink’—may-she-be-the-one-whom-You-have-selected-[as-a-wife]-for-Your-servant-Isaac;-and-by-this-I-will-know-that-You-have-shown-lovingkindness-(faithfulness)-to-my-master.”
Rebekah-Is-Chosen-15-Before-Eliezer-had-finished-speaking-(praying),-Rebekah-came-out-with-her-[water]-jar-on-her-shoulder.-Rebekah-was-the-daughter-of-Bethuel-the-son-of-Milcah,-who-was-the-wife-of-Abraham’s-brother-Nahor.-16-The-girl-was-very-beautiful,-a-virgin-and-unmarried;-and-she-went-down-to-the-spring-and-filled-her-jar-and-came-up.-17-Then-the-servant-ran-to-meet-her,-and-said,-“Please-let-me-drink-a-little-water-from-your-jar.”-18-And-she-said,-“Drink,-my-lord”;-and-she-quickly-lowered-her-jar-to-her-hand,-and-gave-him-a-drink.-19-When-she-had-given-Eliezer-a-drink,-she-said,-“I-will-also-draw-water-for-your-camels-until-they-have-finished-drinking.”-20-So-she-quickly-emptied-her-jar-into-the-trough,-and-ran-again-to-the-well-and-drew-water-for-all-his-camels.-21-Meanwhile,-the-man-stood-gazing-at-Rebekah-in-[reverent]-silence,-[waiting]-to-know-if-the-LORD-had-made-his-trip-successful-or-not.
22-When-the-camels-had-finished-drinking,-Eliezer-took-a-gold-ring-weighing-a-half-shekel-and-two-bracelets-for-her-hands-weighing-ten-shekels-in-gold,-23-and-said,-“Whose-daughter-are-you?-Please-tell-me,-is-there-room-in-your-father’s-house-for-us-to-lodge?”-24-And-she-said-to-him,-“I-am-the-daughter-of-Bethuel,-Milcah’s-son,-whom-she-bore-to-[her-husband]-Nahor.”-25-Again-she-said-to-him,-“We-have-plenty-of-both-straw-and-feed,-and-also-room-to-lodge.”-26-The-man-bowed-his-head-and-worshiped-the-LORD.-27-He-said,-“Blessed-be-the-LORD,-the-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-who-has-not-denied-His-lovingkindness-and-His-truth-to-my-master.-As-for-me,-the-LORD-led-me-to-the-house-of-my-master’s-brothers.”
28-Then-the-girl-ran-and-told-her-mother’s-household-what-had-happened.-29-Now-Rebekah-had-a-brother-whose-name-was-Laban;-and-Laban-ran-out-to-the-man-at-the-well.-30-When-he-saw-the-ring-and-the-bracelets-on-his-sister’s-arms,-and-when-he-heard-Rebekah-his-sister,-saying,-“The-man-said-this-to-me,”-he-went-to-Eliezer-and-found-him-standing-by-the-camels-at-the-spring.-31-And-Laban-said,-“Come-in,-blessed-of-the-LORD!-Why-do-you-stand-outside-since-I-have-made-the-house-ready-and-have-prepared-a-place-for-the-camels?”-32-So-the-man-came-into-the-house,-and-Laban-unloaded-his-camels-and-gave-them-straw-and-feed,-and-[he-gave]-water-to-[Eliezer-to]-wash-his-feet-and-the-feet-of-the-men-who-were-with-him.-33-But-when-food-was-set-before-him,-he-said,-“I-will-not-eat-until-I-have-stated-my-business.”-And-Laban-said,-“Speak-on.”-34-So-he-said,-“I-am-Abraham’s-servant.-35-The-LORD-has-greatly-blessed-my-master,-and-he-has-become-great-(wealthy,-powerful);-He-has-given-him-flocks-and-herds,-and-silver-and-gold,-and-servants-and-maids,-and-camels-and-donkeys.-36-Now-Sarah-my-master’s-wife-bore-a-son-to-my-master-when-she-was-in-her-old-age,-and-he-has-given-everything-that-he-has-to-him.-37-My-master-made-me-swear-[an-oath],-saying,-‘You-must-not-take-a-wife-for-my-son-from-the-daughters-of-the-Canaanites,-in-whose-land-I-live;-38-but-you-shall-[instead]-go-to-my-father’s-house-and-to-my-family-and-take-a-wife-for-my-son-[Isaac].’-39-Then-I-said-to-my-master,-‘But-suppose-the-woman-will-not-follow-me-[back-to-this-land].’-40-He-said-to-me,-‘The-LORD,-before-whom-I-walk-[habitually-and-obediently],-will-send-His-angel-with-you-to-make-your-journey-successful,-and-you-will-take-a-wife-for-my-son-from-my-relatives-and-from-my-father’s-house;-41-then-you-will-be-free-of-my-oath,-when-you-come-to-my-relatives;-and-if-they-do-not-give-her-to-you,-you-will-[also]-be-free-of-my-oath.’
42-“I-came-today-to-the-spring,-and-said,-‘O-LORD,-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-if-now-You-will-make-my-journey-on-which-I-go-successful;-43-please-look,-I-am-standing-by-the-spring-of-water;-now-let-it-be-that-when-the-maiden-[whom-You-have-chosen-for-Isaac]-comes-out-to-draw-[water],-and-to-whom-I-say,-“Please,-give-me-a-little-water-to-drink-from-your-jar”;-44-and-if-she-says-to-me,-“You-drink,-and-I-will-also-draw-[water]-for-your-camels”;-let-that-woman-be-the-one-whom-the-LORD-has-selected-and-chosen-[as-a-wife]-for-my-master’s-son.’
45-“Before-I-had-finished-praying-in-my-heart,-behold,-Rebekah-came-out-with-her-[water]-jar-on-her-shoulder,-and-she-went-down-to-the-spring-and-drew-water.-And-I-said-to-her,-‘Please,-let-me-have-a-drink.’-46-And-she-quickly-let-down-her-jar-from-her-shoulder,-and-said,-‘Drink,-and-I-will-also-water-your-camels’;-so-I-drank,-and-she-also-watered-the-camels.-47-Then-I-asked-her,-‘Whose-daughter-are-you?’-She-said,-‘The-daughter-of-Bethuel,-Nahor’s-son,-whom-Milcah-bore-to-him’;-and-I-put-the-ring-in-her-nose,-and-the-bracelets-on-her-arms.-48-And-I-bowed-down-my-head-and-worshiped-the-LORD,-and-blessed-the-LORD,-the-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-who-had-led-me-in-the-right-way-to-take-the-daughter-of-my-master’s-brother-to-his-son-[as-a-wife].-49-“So-now-if-you-are-going-to-show-kindness-and-truth-to-my-master-[being-faithful-to-him],-tell-me;-and-if-not,-tell-me,-that-I-may-turn-to-the-right-or-to-the-left-[and-go-on-my-way].”
50-Then-Laban-and-Bethuel-answered,-“The-matter-has-come-from-the-LORD;-so-we-dare-not-speak-bad-or-good-[to-you-about-it—we-cannot-interfere].-51-“Rebekah-is-before-you;-take-her-and-go,-and-let-her-be-the-wife-of-your-master’s-son,-as-the-LORD-has-spoken.”
52-When-Abraham’s-servant-heard-their-words,-he-bowed-himself-to-the-ground-[in-worship]-before-the-LORD.-53-Then-the-servant-brought-out-jewelry-of-silver,-jewelry-of-gold,-and-articles-of-clothing,-and-gave-them-to-Rebekah;-he-also-gave-precious-things-to-her-brother-and-her-mother.-54-Then-he-and-the-men-who-were-with-him-ate-and-drank-and-spent-the-night-[there].-In-the-morning-when-they-got-up,-he-said,-“Now-send-me-back-to-my-master.”-55-But-Rebekah’s-brother-and-mother-said,-“Let-the-girl-stay-with-us-a-few-days—at-least-ten;-then-she-may-go.”-56-But-Eliezer-said-to-them,-“Do-not-delay-me,-since-the-LORD-has-prospered-my-way.-Send-me-away,-so-that-I-may-go-back-to-my-master.”-57-And-they-said,-“We-will-call-the-girl-and-ask-her-what-she-prefers.”-58-So-they-called-Rebekah-and-said,-“Will-you-go-with-this-man?”-And-she-answered,-“I-will-go.”-59-So-they-sent-off-their-sister-Rebekah-and-her-nurse-[Deborah,-as-her-attendant]-and-Abraham’s-servant-[Eliezer]-and-his-men.-60-They-blessed-Rebekah-and-said-to-her,
“May-you,-our-sister,
Become-[the-mother-of]-thousands-of-ten-thousands,
And-may-your-descendants-possess-(conquer)
The-[city]-gate-of-those-who-hate-them.”
61-Then-Rebekah-and-her-attendants-stood,-and-they-mounted-camels-and-followed-the-man.-So-the-servant-took-Rebekah-and-went-on-his-way.
Isaac-Marries-Rebekah-62-Now-Isaac-had-returned-from-going-to-Beer-lahai-roi-(Well-of-the-Living-One-Who-Sees-Me),-for-he-was-living-in-the-Negev.-63-Isaac-went-out-to-bow-down-[in-prayer]-in-the-field-in-the-[early]-evening;-he-raised-his-eyes-and-looked,-and-camels-were-coming.-64-Rebekah-also-raised-her-eyes-and-looked,-and-when-she-saw-Isaac,-she-dismounted-from-her-camel.-65-She-said-to-the-servant,-“Who-is-that-man-there-walking-across-the-field-to-meet-us?”-And-the-servant-said,-“He-is-my-master-[Isaac].”-So-she-took-a-veil-and-covered-herself-[as-was-customary].-66-The-servant-told-Isaac-everything-that-he-had-done.-67-Then-Isaac-brought-her-into-his-mother-Sarah’s-tent,-and-he-took-Rebekah-[in-marriage],-and-she-became-his-wife,-and-he-loved-her;-therefore-Isaac-was-comforted-after-his-mother’s-death.

Genesis-25
Abraham’s-Death

1-Abraham-took-another-wife,-whose-name-was-Keturah.-2-She-gave-birth-to-Zimran,-Jokshan,-Medan,-Midian,-Ishbak,-and-Shuah.-3-Jokshan-was-the-father-of-Sheba-and-Dedan.-The-sons-of-Dedan-were-Asshurim,-Letushim,-and-Leummim.-4-The-sons-of-Midian-were-Ephah,-Epher,-Hanoch,-Abida,-and-Eldaah.-All-these-were-the-sons-of-Keturah.-5-Now-Abraham-gave-everything-that-he-had-to-Isaac;-6-but-to-the-sons-of-his-concubines-[Hagar-and-Keturah],-Abraham-gave-gifts-while-he-was-still-living-and-he-sent-them-to-the-east-country,-away-from-Isaac-his-son-[of-promise].
7-The-days-of-Abraham’s-life-were-a-hundred-and-seventy-five-years.-8-Then-Abraham-breathed-his-last-and-he-died-at-a-good-old-age,-an-old-man-who-was-satisfied-[with-life];-and-he-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death].-9-So-his-sons-Isaac-and-Ishmael-buried-him-in-the-cave-of-Machpelah,-in-the-field-of-Ephron-the-son-of-Zohar-the-Hittite,-which-is-east-of-Mamre,-10-the-field-which-Abraham-purchased-from-the-sons-of-Heth;-there-Abraham-was-buried-with-Sarah-his-wife.-11-Now-after-the-death-of-Abraham,-God-blessed-his-son-Isaac;-and-Isaac-lived-at-Beer-lahai-roi.
Descendants-of-Ishmael-12-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Ishmael,-Abraham’s-son,-whom-Hagar-the-Egyptian,-Sarah’s-maid,-bore-to-Abraham;-13-and-these-are-the-names-of-the-[twelve]-sons-of-Ishmael,-named-in-the-order-of-their-births:-Nebaioth,-the-firstborn-of-Ishmael,-and-Kedar,-Adbeel,-Mibsam,-14-Mishma,-Dumah,-Massa,-15-Hadad,-Tema,-Jetur,-Naphish,-and-Kedemah.-16-These-are-the-sons-of-Ishmael-and-these-are-their-names,-by-their-settlements,-and-by-their-encampments-(sheepfolds);-twelve-princes-(sheiks)-according-to-their-tribes.-17-Ishmael-lived-a-hundred-and-thirty-seven-years;-then-he-breathed-his-last-and-died,-and-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death].-18-Ishmael’s-sons-(descendants)-settled-from-Havilah-to-Shur-which-is-east-of-Egypt-as-one-goes-toward-Assyria;-he-settled-opposite-(east)-of-all-his-relatives.
Isaac’s-Sons-19-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Isaac,-Abraham’s-son:-Abraham-was-the-father-of-Isaac.-20-Isaac-was-forty-years-old-when-he-married-Rebekah,-the-daughter-of-Bethuel-the-Aramean-(Syrian)-of-Paddan-aram,-the-sister-of-Laban-the-Aramean.-21-Isaac-prayed-to-the-LORD-for-his-wife,-because-she-was-unable-to-conceive-children;-and-the-LORD-granted-his-prayer-and-Rebekah-his-wife-conceived-[twins].-22-But-the-children-struggled-together-within-her-[kicking-and-shoving-one-another];-and-she-said,-“If-it-is-so-[that-the-LORD-has-heard-our-prayer],-why-then-am-I-this-way?”-So-she-went-to-inquire-of-the-LORD-[praying-for-an-answer].-23-The-LORD-said-to-her,
“[The-founders-of]-two-nations-are-in-your-womb;
And-the-separation-of-two-nations-has-begun-in-your-body;
The-one-people-shall-be-stronger-than-the-other;
And-the-older-shall-serve-the-younger.”
24-When-her-days-to-be-delivered-were-fulfilled,-behold,-there-were-twins-in-her-womb.-25-The-first-came-out-reddish-all-over-like-a-hairy-garment;-and-they-named-him-Esau-(hairy).-26-Afterward-his-brother-came-out,-and-his-hand-grasped-Esau’s-heel,-so-he-was-named-Jacob-(one-who-grabs-by-the-heel,-supplanter).-Isaac-was-sixty-years-old-when-Rebekah-gave-birth-to-them.
27-When-the-boys-grew-up,-Esau-was-an-able-and-skilled-hunter,-a-man-of-the-outdoors,-but-Jacob-was-a-quiet-and-peaceful-man,-living-in-tents.-28-Now-Isaac-loved-[and-favored]-Esau,-because-he-enjoyed-eating-his-game,-but-Rebekah-loved-[and-favored]-Jacob.-29-Jacob-had-cooked-[reddish-brown-lentil]-stew-[one-day],-when-Esau-came-from-the-field-and-was-famished;-30-and-Esau-said-to-Jacob,-“Please,-let-me-have-a-quick-swallow-of-that-red-stuff-there,-because-I-am-exhausted-and-famished.”-For-that-reason-Esau-was-[also]-called-Edom-(Red).-31-Jacob-answered,-“First-sell-me-your-birthright-(the-rights-of-a-firstborn).”-32-Esau-said,-“Look,-I-am-about-to-die-[if-I-do-not-eat-soon];-so-of-what-use-is-this-birthright-to-me?”-33-Jacob-said,-“Swear-[an-oath]-to-me-today-[that-you-are-selling-it-to-me-for-this-food]”;-so-he-swore-[an-oath]-to-him,-and-sold-him-his-birthright.-34-Then-Jacob-gave-Esau-bread-and-lentil-stew;-and-he-ate-and-drank,-and-got-up-and-went-on-his-way.-In-this-way-Esau-scorned-his-birthright.

Genesis-26
Isaac-Settles-In-Gerar

1-Now-there-was-a-famine-in-the-land-[of-Canaan],-besides-the-previous-famine-that-had-occurred-in-the-days-of-Abraham.-So-Isaac-went-to-Gerar,-to-Abimelech-king-of-the-Philistines.-2-The-LORD-appeared-to-him-and-said,-“Do-not-go-down-to-Egypt;-stay-in-the-land-of-which-I-will-tell-you.-3-Live-temporarily-[as-a-resident]-in-this-land-and-I-will-be-with-you-and-will-bless-and-favor-you,-for-I-will-give-all-these-lands-to-you-and-to-your-descendants,-and-I-will-establish-and-carry-out-the-oath-which-I-swore-to-Abraham-your-father.-4-I-will-make-your-descendants-multiply-as-the-stars-of-the-heavens,-and-will-give-to-your-descendants-all-these-lands;-and-by-your-descendants-shall-all-the-nations-of-the-earth-be-blessed,-5-because-Abraham-listened-to-and-obeyed-My-voice-and-[consistently]-kept-My-charge,-My-commandments,-My-statutes,-and-My-laws.”
6-So-Isaac-stayed-in-Gerar.-7-The-men-of-the-place-asked-him-about-his-wife,-and-he-said,-“She-is-my-sister,”-for-he-was-afraid-to-say,-“my-wife”—thinking,-“the-men-of-the-place-might-kill-me-on-account-of-Rebekah,-since-she-is-very-beautiful.”-8-It-happened-when-he-had-been-there-a-long-time,-that-Abimelech-king-of-the-Philistines-looked-out-of-a-window-and-saw-Isaac-caressing-Rebekah-his-wife.-9-Then-Abimelech-called-Isaac-and-said,-“See-here,-Rebekah-is-in-fact-your-wife!-How-did-you-[dare-to]-say-to-me,-‘She-is-my-sister’?”-And-Isaac-said-to-him,-“Because-I-thought-I-might-be-killed-because-of-her-[desirability].”-10-Abimelech-said,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done-to-us?-One-of-the-men-[among-our-people]-might-easily-have-been-intimate-with-your-wife,-and-you-would-have-brought-guilt-on-us-[before-God].”-11-Then-Abimelech-commanded-all-his-people,-“Whoever-touches-this-man-[Isaac]-or-his-wife-[Rebekah]-shall-without-exception-be-put-to-death.”
12-Then-Isaac-planted-[seed]-in-that-land-[as-a-farmer]-and-reaped-in-the-same-year-a-hundred-times-[as-much-as-he-had-planted],-and-the-LORD-blessed-and-favored-him.-13-And-the-man-[Isaac]-became-great-and-gained-more-and-more-until-he-became-very-wealthy-and-extremely-distinguished;-14-he-owned-flocks-and-herds-and-a-great-household-[with-a-number-of-servants],-and-the-Philistines-envied-him.-15-Now-all-the-wells-which-his-father’s-servants-had-dug-in-the-days-of-Abraham-his-father,-the-Philistines-stopped-up-by-filling-them-with-dirt.-16-Then-Abimelech-said-to-Isaac,-“Go-away-from-here,-because-you-are-far-too-powerful-for-us.”-17-So-Isaac-left-that-region-and-camped-in-the-Valley-of-Gerar,-and-settled-there.
Quarrel-over-the-Wells-18-Now-Isaac-again-dug-[and-reopened]-the-wells-of-water-which-had-been-dug-in-the-days-of-Abraham-his-father,-because-the-Philistines-had-filled-them-up-[with-dirt]-after-the-death-of-Abraham;-and-he-gave-the-wells-the-same-names-that-his-father-had-given-them.-19-But-when-Isaac’s-servants-dug-in-the-valley-and-found-there-a-well-of-flowing-[spring]-water,-20-the-herdsmen-of-Gerar-quarreled-with-Isaac’s-herdsmen,-saying,-“The-water-is-ours!”-So-Isaac-named-the-well-Esek-(quarreling),-because-they-quarreled-with-him.-21-Then-his-servants-dug-another-well,-and-they-quarreled-over-that-also,-so-Isaac-named-it-Sitnah-(enmity).-22-He-moved-away-from-there-and-dug-another-well,-and-they-did-not-quarrel-over-that-one;-so-he-named-it-Rehoboth-(broad-places),-saying,-“For-now-the-LORD-has-made-room-for-us,-and-we-shall-be-prosperous-in-the-land.”
23-Then-he-went-up-from-there-to-Beersheba.-24-The-LORD-appeared-to-him-the-same-night-and-said,
“I-am-the-God-of-Abraham-your-father;
Do-not-be-afraid,-for-I-am-with-you.
I-will-bless-and-favor-you,-and-multiply-your-descendants,
For-the-sake-of-My-servant-Abraham.”
25-So-Isaac-built-an-altar-there-and-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-prayer].-He-pitched-his-tent-there;-and-there-Isaac’s-servants-dug-a-well.
Covenant-with-Abimelech-26-Then-Abimelech-came-to-him-from-Gerar-with-Ahuzzath,-his-[close-friend-and-confidential]-adviser,-and-Phicol,-the-commander-of-his-army.-27-Isaac-said-to-them,-“Why-have-you-[people]-come-to-me,-since-you-hate-me-and-have-sent-me-away-from-you?”-28-They-said,-“We-see-clearly-that-the-LORD-has-been-with-you;-so-we-said,-‘There-should-now-be-an-oath-between-us-[with-a-curse-for-the-one-who-breaks-it],-that-is,-between-you-and-us,-and-let-us-make-a-covenant-(binding-agreement,-solemn-promise)-with-you,-29-that-you-will-not-harm-us,-just-as-we-have-not-touched-you-and-have-done-nothing-but-good-to-you-and-have-sent-you-away-in-peace.-You-are-now-the-blessed-and-favored-of-the-LORD!’”-30-Then-Isaac-held-a-[formal]-banquet-(covenant-feast)-for-them,-and-they-ate-and-drank.-31-They-got-up-early-in-the-morning-and-swore-oaths-[pledging-to-do-nothing-but-good-to-each-other];-and-Isaac-sent-them-on-their-way-and-they-left-him-in-peace.-32-Now-on-the-same-day,-Isaac’s-servants-came-and-told-him-about-the-well-they-had-dug,-saying,-“We-have-found-water.”-33-So-he-named-the-well-Shibah;-therefore-the-name-of-the-city-is-Beersheba-to-this-day.

34-When-Esau-was-forty-years-old-he-married-Judith-the-daughter-of-Beeri-the-Hittite,-and-Basemath-the-daughter-of-Elon-the-Hittite-as-his-wives;-35-and-they-were-a-source-of-grief-to-[Esau’s-parents]-Isaac-and-Rebekah.

Genesis-27
Jacob’s-Deception

1-Now-when-Isaac-was-old-and-his-eyes-were-too-dim-to-see,-he-called-his-elder-[and-favorite]-son-Esau-and-said-to-him,-“My-son.”-And-Esau-answered-him,-“Here-I-am.”-2-Isaac-said,-“See-here,-I-am-old;-I-do-not-know-when-I-may-die.-3-So-now,-please-take-your-[hunting]-gear,-your-quiver-[of-arrows]-and-your-bow,-and-go-out-into-the-open-country-and-hunt-game-for-me;-4-and-make-me-a-savory-and-delicious-dish-[of-meat],-the-kind-I-love,-and-bring-it-to-me-to-eat,-so-that-my-soul-may-bless-you-[as-my-firstborn-son]-before-I-die.”
5-But-Rebekah-overheard-what-Isaac-said-to-Esau-his-son;-and-when-Esau-had-gone-to-the-open-country-to-hunt-for-game-that-he-might-bring-back,-6-Rebekah-said-to-Jacob-her-[younger-and-favorite]-son,-“Listen-carefully:-I-heard-your-father-saying-to-Esau-your-brother,-7-‘Bring-me-some-game-and-make-me-a-savory-and-delicious-dish-[of-meat],-so-that-I-may-eat-it,-and-declare-my-blessing-on-you-in-the-presence-of-the-LORD-before-my-death.’-8-So-now,-my-son,-listen-[carefully]-to-me-[and-do-exactly]-as-I-command-you.-9-Go-now-to-the-flock-and-bring-me-two-good-and-suitable-young-goats,-and-I-will-make-them-into-a-savory-dish-[of-meat]-for-your-father,-the-kind-he-loves-[to-eat].-10-“Then-you-shall-bring-it-to-your-father-to-eat,-so-that-he-may-bless-you-before-his-death.”-11-Jacob-said-to-Rebekah-his-mother,-“Listen,-Esau-my-brother-is-a-hairy-man-and-I-am-a-smooth-[skinned]-man.-12-“Suppose-my-father-touches-me-and-feels-my-skin;-then-I-will-be-seen-by-him-as-a-cheat-(imposter),-and-I-will-bring-his-curse-on-me-and-not-a-blessing.”-13-But-his-mother-said-to-him,-“May-your-curse-be-on-me,-my-son;-only-listen-and-obey-me,-and-go,-bring-the-young-goats-to-me.”-14-So-Jacob-went-and-got-the-two-young-goats,-and-brought-them-to-his-mother;-and-his-mother-prepared-a-delicious-dish-of-food-[with-a-delightful-aroma],-the-kind-his-father-loved-[to-eat].-15-Then-Rebekah-took-her-elder-son-Esau’s-best-clothes,-which-were-with-her-in-her-house,-and-put-them-on-Jacob-her-younger-son.-16-And-she-put-the-skins-of-the-young-goats-on-his-hands-and-on-the-smooth-part-of-his-neck.-17-Then-she-gave-her-son-Jacob-the-delicious-meat-and-the-bread-which-she-had-prepared.
18-So-he-went-to-his-father-and-said,-“My-father.”-And-Isaac-said,-“Here-I-am.-Who-are-you,-my-son?”-19-Jacob-said-to-his-father,-“I-am-Esau-your-firstborn;-I-have-done-what-you-told-me-to-do.-Now-please,-sit-up-and-eat-some-of-my-game,-so-that-you-may-bless-me.”-20-Isaac-said-to-his-son,-“How-is-it-that-you-have-found-the-game-so-quickly,-my-son?”-And-he-said,-“Because-the-LORD-your-God-caused-it-to-come-to-me.”-21-But-Isaac-[wondered-and]-said-to-Jacob,-“Please-come-close-[to-me]-so-that-I-may-touch-you,-my-son,-and-determine-if-you-are-really-my-son-Esau-or-not.”-22-So-Jacob-approached-Isaac,-and-his-father-touched-him-and-said,-“The-voice-is-Jacob’s-voice,-but-the-hands-are-the-hands-of-Esau.”-23-He-could-not-recognize-him-[as-Jacob],-because-his-hands-were-hairy-like-his-brother-Esau’s-hands;-so-he-blessed-him.-24-But-he-said,-“Are-you-really-my-son-Esau?”-Jacob-answered,-“I-am.”-25-Then-Isaac-said,-“Bring-the-food-to-me,-and-I-will-eat-some-of-my-son’s-game,-so-that-I-may-bless-you.”-He-brought-it-to-him,-and-he-ate;-and-he-brought-him-wine-and-he-drank.-26-Then-his-father-Isaac-said-to-him,-“Please-come,-my-son,-and-kiss-me.”-27-So-he-came-and-kissed-him;-and-Isaac-smelled-his-clothing-and-blessed-him-and-said,
“The-scent-of-my-son-[Esau]
Is-like-the-aroma-of-a-field-which-the-LORD-has-blessed;
28-Now-may-God-give-you-of-the-dew-of-heaven-[to-water-your-land],
And-of-the-fatness-(fertility)-of-the-earth,
And-an-abundance-of-grain-and-new-wine;
29-May-peoples-serve-you,
And-nations-bow-down-to-you;
Be-lord-and-master-over-your-brothers,
And-may-your-mother’s-sons-bow-down-to-you.
May-those-who-curse-you-be-cursed,
And-may-those-who-bless-you-be-blessed.”
The-Stolen-Blessing-30-Now-as-soon-as-Isaac-had-finished-blessing-Jacob,-and-Jacob-had-scarcely-left-the-presence-of-Isaac-his-father,-Esau-his-brother-came-in-from-his-hunting.-31-Esau-also-made-a-delicious-dish-[of-meat]-and-brought-it-to-his-father-and-said-to-him,-“Let-my-father-get-up-and-eat-some-of-his-son’s-game,-so-that-you-may-bless-me.”-32-Isaac-his-father-said-to-him,-“Who-are-you?”-And-he-replied,-“I-am-your-son,-your-firstborn,-Esau.”-33-Then-Isaac-trembled-violently,-and-he-said,-“Then-who-was-the-one-[who-was-just-here]-who-hunted-game-and-brought-it-to-me?-I-ate-all-of-it-before-you-came,-and-I-blessed-him.-Yes,-and-he-[in-fact]-shall-be-(shall-remain)-blessed.”-34-When-Esau-heard-the-words-of-his-father,-he-cried-out-with-a-great-and-extremely-bitter-cry-and-said-to-his-father,-“Bless-me,-even-me-also,-O-my-father!”-35-Isaac-said,-“Your-brother-came-deceitfully-and-has-[fraudulently]-taken-away-your-blessing-[for-himself].”-36-Esau-replied,-“Is-he-not-rightly-named-Jacob-(the-supplanter)?-For-he-has-supplanted-me-these-two-times:-he-took-away-my-birthright,-and-now-he-has-taken-away-my-blessing.-Have-you-not-reserved-a-blessing-for-me?”-37-But-Isaac-replied-to-Esau,-“Listen-carefully:-I-have-made-Jacob-your-lord-and-master;-I-have-given-him-all-his-brothers-and-relatives-as-servants;-and-I-have-sustained-him-with-grain-and-new-wine.-What-then,-can-I-do-for-you,-my-son?”-38-Esau-said-to-his-father,-“Have-you-only-one-blessing,-my-father?-Bless-me,-even-me-also,-O-my-father.”-Then-Esau-[no-longer-able-to-restrain-himself]-raised-his-voice-and-wept-[loudly].
39-Then-Isaac-his-father-answered-and-[prophesied-and]-said-to-him,
“Your-dwelling-shall-be-away-from-the-fertility-of-the-earth
And-away-from-the-dew-of-heaven-above;
40-But-you-shall-live-by-your-sword,
And-serve-your-brother;
However-it-shall-come-to-pass-when-you-break-loose-[from-your-anger-and-hatred],
That-you-will-tear-his-yoke-off-your-neck-[and-you-will-be-free-of-him].”
41-So-Esau-hated-Jacob-because-of-the-blessing-with-which-his-father-blessed-him;-and-Esau-said-in-his-heart,-“The-days-of-mourning-for-my-father-are-very-near;-then-I-will-kill-my-brother-Jacob.”-42-When-these-words-of-her-elder-son-Esau-were-repeated-to-Rebekah,-she-sent-for-Jacob-her-younger-son,-and-said-to-him,-“Listen-carefully,-your-brother-Esau-is-comforting-himself-concerning-you-by-planning-to-kill-you.-43-So-now,-my-son,-listen-and-do-what-I-say;-go,-escape-to-my-brother-Laban-in-Haran!-44-Stay-with-him-for-a-while,-until-your-brother’s-anger-subsides.-45-“When-your-brother’s-anger-toward-you-subsides-and-he-forgets-what-you-did-to-him,-then-I-will-send-and-bring-you-back-from-there.-Why-should-I-be-deprived-of-you-both-in-a-single-day?”
46-Then-Rebekah-said-to-Isaac,-“I-am-tired-of-living-because-of-the-daughters-of-Heth-[these-insolent-wives-of-Esau].-If-Jacob-takes-a-wife-from-the-daughters-of-Heth,-like-these-daughters-of-the-land,-what-good-will-my-life-be-to-me?”

Genesis-28
Jacob-Is-Sent-Away

1-So-Isaac-called-Jacob-and-blessed-him-and-charged-him,-and-said-to-him,-“You-shall-not-marry-one-of-the-women-of-Canaan.-2-Arise,-go-to-Paddan-aram,-to-the-house-of-Bethuel-your-mother’s-father;-and-take-from-there-as-a-wife-for-yourself-one-of-the-daughters-of-Laban-your-mother’s-brother.-3-May-God-Almighty-bless-you-and-make-you-fruitful-and-multiply-you,-so-that-you-may-become-a-[great]-company-of-peoples.-4-“May-He-also-give-the-blessing-of-Abraham-to-you-and-your-descendants-with-you,-that-you-may-inherit-the-[promised]-land-of-your-sojournings,-which-He-gave-to-Abraham.”-5-Then-Isaac-sent-Jacob-away,-and-he-went-to-Paddan-aram,-to-Laban,-son-of-Bethuel-the-Aramean,-the-brother-of-Rebekah,-the-mother-of-Jacob-and-Esau.
6-Now-Esau-noticed-that-Isaac-had-blessed-Jacob-and-sent-him-to-Paddan-aram-to-take-a-wife-for-himself-from-there,-and-that-as-he-blessed-him-he-gave-him-a-prohibition,-saying,-“You-shall-not-take-a-wife-from-the-daughters-of-Canaan,”-7-and-that-Jacob-obeyed-his-father-and-his-mother-and-had-gone-to-Paddan-aram.-8-So-Esau-realized-that-[his-two-wives]-the-daughters-of-Canaan-displeased-Isaac-his-father;-9-and-[to-appease-his-parents]-Esau-went-to-[the-family-of]-Ishmael-and-took-as-his-wife,-in-addition-to-the-wives-he-[already]-had,-Mahalath-the-daughter-of-Ishmael,-Abraham’s-son,-the-sister-of-Nebaioth-[Ishmael’s-firstborn-son].
Jacob’s-Dream-10-Now-Jacob-left-Beersheba-[never-to-see-his-mother-again]-and-traveled-toward-Haran.-11-And-he-came-to-a-certain-place-and-stayed-overnight-there-because-the-sun-had-set.-Taking-one-of-the-stones-of-the-place,-he-put-it-under-his-head-and-lay-down-there-[to-sleep].-12-He-dreamed-that-there-was-a-ladder-(stairway)-placed-on-the-earth,-and-the-top-of-it-reached-[out-of-sight]-toward-heaven;-and-[he-saw]-the-angels-of-God-ascending-and-descending-on-it-[going-to-and-from-heaven].-13-And-behold,-the-LORD-stood-above-and-around-him-and-said,-“I-am-the-LORD,-the-God-of-Abraham-your-[father’s]-father-and-the-God-of-Isaac;-I-will-give-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-the-land-[of-promise]-on-which-you-are-lying.-14-Your-descendants-shall-be-as-[countless-as]-the-dust-of-the-earth,-and-you-shall-spread-abroad-to-the-west-and-the-east-and-the-north-and-the-south;-and-all-the-families-(nations)-of-the-earth-shall-be-blessed-through-you-and-your-descendants.-15-“Behold,-I-am-with-you-and-will-keep-[careful-watch-over-you-and-guard]-you-wherever-you-may-go,-and-I-will-bring-you-back-to-this-[promised]-land;-for-I-will-not-leave-you-until-I-have-done-what-I-have-promised-you.”-16-Then-Jacob-awoke-from-his-sleep-and-he-said,-“Without-any-doubt-the-LORD-is-in-this-place,-and-I-did-not-realize-it.”-17-So-he-was-afraid-and-said,-“How-fearful-and-awesome-is-this-place!-This-is-none-other-than-the-house-of-God,-and-this-is-the-gateway-to-heaven.”
18-So-Jacob-got-up-early-in-the-morning,-and-took-the-stone-he-had-put-under-his-head-and-he-set-it-up-as-a-pillar-[that-is,-a-monument-to-the-vision-in-his-dream],-and-he-poured-[olive]-oil-on-the-top-of-it-[to-consecrate-it].-19-He-named-that-place-Bethel-(the-house-of-God);-the-previous-name-of-that-city-was-Luz-(Almond-Tree).-20-Then-Jacob-made-a-vow-(promise),-saying,-“If-God-will-be-with-me-and-will-keep-me-on-this-journey-that-I-take,-and-will-give-me-food-to-eat-and-clothing-to-wear,-21-and-if-[He-grants-that]-I-return-to-my-father’s-house-in-safety,-then-the-LORD-will-be-my-God.-22-“This-stone-which-I-have-set-up-as-a-pillar-(monument,-memorial)-will-be-God’s-house-[a-sacred-place-to-me],-and-of-everything-that-You-give-me-I-will-give-the-tenth-to-You-[as-an-offering-to-signify-my-gratitude-and-dependence-on-You].”

Genesis-29
Jacob-Meets-Rachel

1-Then-Jacob-went-on-his-way-and-came-to-the-land-of-the-people-of-the-East-[near-Haran].-2-As-he-looked,-he-saw-a-well-in-the-field,-and-three-flocks-of-sheep-lying-there-[resting]-beside-it-because-the-flocks-were-watered-from-that-well.-Now-the-stone-on-the-mouth-of-the-well-[that-covered-and-protected-it]-was-large,-3-and-when-all-the-flocks-were-gathered-there,-the-shepherds-would-roll-the-stone-from-the-mouth-of-the-well,-water-the-sheep,-and-[afterward]-replace-the-stone-on-the-mouth-of-the-well.
4-Jacob-said-to-them,-“My-brothers,-where-are-you-from?”-And-they-said,-“We-are-from-Haran.”-5-So-he-said-to-them,-“Do-you-know-Laban-the-grandson-of-Nahor-[Abraham’s-brother]?”-And-they-replied,-“We-know-him.”-6-And-he-asked-them,-“Is-it-well-with-him?”-And-they-said,-“He-is-doing-well;-look,-here-comes-his-daughter-Rachel-with-the-sheep!”-7-Jacob-said,-“Look,-the-sun-is-still-high-[overhead];-it-is-a-long-time-before-the-flocks-need-to-be-gathered-[in-their-folds-for-the-night].-Water-the-sheep,-and-go,-and-return-them-to-their-pasture.”-8-But-they-said,-“We-cannot-[leave]-until-all-the-flocks-are-gathered-together,-and-the-shepherds-roll-the-stone-from-the-mouth-of-the-well;-then-we-will-water-the-sheep.”
9-While-he-was-still-speaking-with-them,-Rachel-came-with-her-father’s-sheep,-for-she-was-a-shepherdess.-10-When-Jacob-saw-[his-cousin]-Rachel,-the-daughter-of-Laban,-his-mother’s-brother,-and-Laban’s-sheep,-he-came-up-and-rolled-the-stone-away-from-the-mouth-of-the-well-and-watered-the-flock-of-Laban,-his-uncle.-11-Then-Jacob-kissed-Rachel-[in-greeting],-and-he-raised-his-voice-and-wept.-12-Jacob-told-Rachel-he-was-her-father’s-relative,-Rebekah’s-son;-and-she-ran-and-told-her-father.
13-When-Laban-heard-of-the-arrival-of-Jacob,-his-sister’s-son,-he-ran-to-meet-him,-and-embraced-and-kissed-him-and-brought-him-to-his-house.-Then-he-told-Laban-all-these-things.-14-Then-Laban-said-to-him,-“You-are-my-bone-and-my-flesh.”-And-Jacob-stayed-with-him-a-month.
15-Then-Laban-said-to-Jacob,-“Just-because-you-are-my-relative,-should-you-work-for-me-for-nothing?-Tell-me,-what-should-your-wages-be?”-16-Now-Laban-had-two-daughters;-the-name-of-the-older-was-Leah,-and-the-name-of-the-younger-was-Rachel.-17-Leah’s-eyes-were-weak,-but-Rachel-was-beautiful-in-form-and-appearance.-18-Jacob-loved-Rachel,-so-he-said,-“I-will-serve-you-[as-a-hired-workman]-for-seven-years-[in-return]-for-[the-privilege-of-marrying]-Rachel-your-younger-daughter.”-19-Laban-said,-“It-is-better-that-I-give-her-[in-marriage]-to-you-than-give-her-to-another-man.-Stay-and-work-with-me.”-20-So-Jacob-served-[Laban]-for-seven-years-for-[the-right-to-marry]-Rachel,-but-they-seemed-like-only-a-few-days-to-him-because-of-his-love-for-her.

Laban’s-Treachery-21-Finally,-Jacob-said-to-Laban,-“Give-me-my-wife,-for-my-time-[of-service]-is-completed,-so-that-I-may-take-her-to-me-[as-my-wife].”-22-So-Laban-gathered-together-all-the-men-of-the-place-and-prepared-a-[wedding]-feast-[with-wine].-23-But-in-the-evening-he-took-Leah-his-daughter-and-brought-her-to-Jacob,-and-Jacob-went-in-to-[consummate-the-marriage-with]-her.-24-Laban-also-gave-Zilpah-his-maid-to-his-daughter-Leah-as-a-maid.-25-But-in-the-morning-[when-Jacob-awoke],-it-was-Leah-[who-was-with-him]!-And-he-said-to-Laban,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done-to-me?-Did-I-not-work-for-you-[for-seven-years]-for-Rachel?-Why-have-you-deceived-and-betrayed-me-[like-this]?”-26-But-Laban-only-said,-“It-is-not-the-tradition-here-to-give-the-younger-[daughter-in-marriage]-before-the-older.-27-“Finish-the-week-[of-the-wedding-feast]-for-Leah;-then-we-will-give-you-Rachel-also,-and-in-return-you-shall-work-for-me-for-seven-more-years.”-28-So-Jacob-complied-and-fulfilled-Leah’s-week-[of-celebration];-then-Laban-gave-him-his-daughter-Rachel-as-his-[second]-wife.-29-Laban-also-gave-Bilhah-his-maid-to-his-daughter-Rachel-as-a-maid.-30-So-Jacob-consummated-his-marriage-and-lived-with-Rachel-[as-his-wife],-and-he-loved-Rachel-more-than-Leah,-and-he-served-with-Laban-for-another-seven-years.
31-Now-when-the-LORD-saw-that-Leah-was-unloved,-He-made-her-able-to-bear-children,-but-Rachel-was-barren.-32-Leah-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-named-him-Reuben-(See,-a-son!),-for-she-said,-“Because-the-LORD-has-seen-my-humiliation-and-suffering;-now-my-husband-will-love-me-[since-I-have-given-him-a-son].”-33-Then-she-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-said,-“Because-the-LORD-heard-that-I-am-unloved,-He-has-given-me-this-son-also.”-So-she-named-him-Simeon-(God-hears).-34-She-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-said,-“Now-this-time-my-husband-will-become-attached-to-me-[as-a-companion],-for-I-have-given-him-three-sons.”-Therefore-he-was-named-Levi.-35-Again-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-[fourth]-son,-and-she-said,-“Now-I-will-praise-the-LORD.”-So-she-named-him-Judah;-then-[for-a-time]-she-stopped-bearing-[children].

Genesis-30
The-Sons-Of-Jacob

1-When-Rachel-saw-that-she-conceived-no-children-for-Jacob,-she-envied-her-sister,-and-said-to-Jacob,-“Give-me-children,-or-else-I-will-die.”-2-Then-Jacob-became-furious-with-Rachel,-and-he-said,-“Am-I-in-the-place-of-God,-who-has-denied-you-children?”-3-She-said,-“Here,-take-my-maid-Bilhah-and-go-in-to-her;-and-[when-the-baby-comes]-she-shall-deliver-it-[while-sitting]-on-my-knees,-so-that-by-her-I-may-also-have-children-[to-count-as-my-own].”-4-So-she-gave-him-Bilhah-her-maid-as-a-[secondary]-wife,-and-Jacob-went-in-to-her.-5-Bilhah-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-for-Jacob.-6-Then-Rachel-said,-“God-has-judged-and-vindicated-me,-and-has-heard-my-plea-and-has-given-me-a-son-[through-my-maid].”-So-she-named-him-Dan-(He-judged).-7-Bilhah,-Rachel’s-maid,-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-second-son-for-Jacob.-8-So-Rachel-said,-“With-mighty-wrestlings-[in-prayer-to-God]-I-have-struggled-with-my-sister-and-have-prevailed.”-So-she-named-him-Naphtali-(my-wrestlings).
9-When-Leah-saw-that-she-had-stopped-bearing-[children],-she-took-Zilpah-her-maid-and-gave-her-to-Jacob-as-a-[secondary]-wife.-10-Zilpah,-Leah’s-maid,-gave-birth-to-a-son-for-Jacob.-11-Then-Leah-said,-“How-fortunate!”-So-she-named-him-Gad-(good-fortune).-12-Zilpah,-Leah’s-maid,-gave-birth-to-a-second-son-for-Jacob.-13-Then-Leah-said,-“I-am-happy!-For-women-will-call-me-happy.”-So-she-named-him-Asher-(happy).
14-Now-at-the-time-of-wheat-harvest-Reuben-[the-eldest-child]-went-and-found-some-mandrakes-in-the-field,-and-brought-them-to-his-mother-Leah.-Then-Rachel-said-to-Leah,-“Please-give-me-some-of-your-son’s-mandrakes.”-15-But-Leah-answered,-“Is-it-a-small-thing-that-you-have-taken-my-husband?-Would-you-take-away-my-son’s-mandrakes-also?”-So-Rachel-said,-“Jacob-shall-sleep-with-you-tonight-in-exchange-for-your-son’s-mandrakes.”-16-When-Jacob-came-in-from-the-field-in-the-evening,-Leah-went-out-to-meet-him-and-said,-“You-must-sleep-with-me-[tonight],-for-I-have-in-fact-hired-you-with-my-son’s-mandrakes.”-So-he-slept-with-her-that-night.-17-God-listened-and-answered-[the-prayer-of]-Leah,-and-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-fifth-son-for-Jacob.-18-Then-Leah-said,-“God-has-given-me-my-reward-because-I-have-given-my-maid-to-my-husband.”-So-she-named-him-Issachar.-19-Leah-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-sixth-son-for-Jacob.-20-Then-Leah-said,-“God-has-endowed-me-with-a-good-[marriage]-gift-[for-my-husband];-now-he-will-live-with-me-[regarding-me-with-honor-as-his-wife],-because-I-have-given-birth-to-six-sons.”-So-she-named-him-Zebulun.-21-Afterward-she-gave-birth-to-a-daughter-and-named-her-Dinah.
22-Then-God-remembered-[the-prayers-of]-Rachel,-and-God-thought-of-her-and-opened-her-womb-[so-that-she-would-conceive].-23-So-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son;-and-she-said,-“God-has-taken-away-my-disgrace-and-humiliation.”-24-She-named-him-Joseph-(may-He-add)-and-said,-“May-the-LORD-add-to-me-another-son.”
Jacob-Prospers-25-Now-when-Rachel-had-given-birth-to-Joseph,-Jacob-said-to-Laban,-“Send-me-away,-that-I-may-go-back-to-my-own-place-and-to-my-own-country.-26-“Give-me-my-wives-and-my-children-for-whom-I-have-served-you,-and-let-me-go;-for-you-know-the-work-which-I-have-done-for-you.”-27-But-Laban-said-to-him,-“If-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-stay-with-me;-for-I-have-learned-[from-the-omens-in-divination-and-by-experience]-that-the-LORD-has-blessed-me-because-of-you.”-28-He-said,-“Name-your-wages,-and-I-will-give-it-[to-you].”-29-Jacob-answered-him,-“You-know-how-I-have-served-you-and-how-your-possessions,-your-cattle-and-sheep-and-goats,-have-fared-with-me.-30-“For-you-had-little-before-I-came-and-it-has-increased-and-multiplied-abundantly,-and-the-LORD-has-favored-you-with-blessings-wherever-I-turned.-But-now,-when-shall-I-provide-for-my-own-household?”-31-Laban-asked,-“What-shall-I-give-you?”-Jacob-replied,-“You-shall-not-give-me-anything.-But-if-you-will-do-this-one-thing-for-me-[which-I-now-propose],-I-will-again-pasture-and-keep-your-flock:-32-Let-me-pass-through-your-entire-flock-today,-removing-from-it-every-speckled-and-spotted-sheep-and-every-dark-or-black-one-among-the-lambs-and-the-spotted-and-speckled-among-the-goats;-and-those-shall-be-my-wages.-33-“So-my-honesty-will-be-evident-for-me-later,-when-you-come-[for-an-accounting]-concerning-my-wages.-Every-one-that-is-not-speckled-and-spotted-among-the-goats-and-dark-among-the-young-lambs,-if-found-with-me,-shall-be-considered-stolen.”-34-And-Laban-said,-“Good!-Let-it-be-done-as-you-say.”-35-So-on-that-same-day-Laban-[secretly]-removed-the-male-goats-that-were-streaked-and-spotted-and-all-the-female-goats-that-were-speckled-and-spotted,-every-one-with-white-on-it,-and-all-the-dark-ones-among-the-sheep,-and-put-them-in-the-care-of-his-sons.-36-And-he-put-[a-distance-of]-three-days’-journey-between-himself-and-Jacob,-and-Jacob-was-then-left-in-care-of-the-rest-of-Laban’s-flock.
37-Then-Jacob-took-branches-of-fresh-poplar-and-almond-and-plane-trees,-and-peeled-white-stripes-in-them,-exposing-the-white-in-the-branches.-38-Then-he-set-the-branches-which-he-had-peeled-in-front-of-the-flocks-in-the-watering-troughs,-where-the-flocks-came-to-drink;-and-they-mated-and-conceived-when-they-came-to-drink.-39-So-the-flocks-mated-and-conceived-by-the-branches,-and-the-flocks-gave-birth-to-streaked,-speckled,-and-spotted-offspring.-40-Jacob-separated-the-lambs,-and-[as-he-had-done-with-the-peeled-branches]-he-made-the-flocks-face-toward-the-streaked-and-all-the-dark-or-black-in-the-[new]-flock-of-Laban;-and-he-put-his-own-herds-apart-by-themselves-and-did-not-put-them-[where-they-could-breed]-with-Laban’s-flock.-41-Furthermore,-whenever-the-stronger-[animals]-of-the-flocks-were-breeding,-Jacob-would-place-the-branches-in-the-sight-of-the-flock-in-the-watering-troughs,-so-that-they-would-mate-and-conceive-among-the-branches;-42-but-when-the-flock-was-sickly,-he-did-not-put-the-branches-there;-so-the-sicker-[animals]-were-Laban’s-and-the-stronger-Jacob’s.-43-So-Jacob-became-exceedingly-prosperous,-and-had-large-flocks-[of-sheep-and-goats],-and-female-and-male-servants,-and-camels-and-donkeys.

Genesis-31
Jacob-Leaves-Secretly-For-Canaan

1-Jacob-heard-that-Laban’s-sons-were-saying:-“Jacob-has-taken-away-everything-that-was-our-father’s,-and-from-what-belonged-to-our-father-he-has-acquired-all-this-wealth-and-honor.”-2J-acob-noticed-[a-change-in]-the-attitude-of-Laban,-and-saw-that-it-was-not-friendly-toward-him-as-before.-3-Then-the-LORD-said-to-Jacob,-“Return-to-the-land-of-your-fathers-and-to-your-people,-and-I-will-be-with-you.”-4-So-Jacob-sent-and-called-Rachel-and-Leah-to-his-flock-in-the-field,-5-and-he-said-to-them,-“I-see-[a-change-in]-your-father’s-attitude,-that-he-is-not-friendly-toward-me-as-[he-was]-before;-but-the-God-of-my-father-[Isaac]-has-been-with-me.-6-You-know-that-I-have-served-your-father-with-all-my-strength.-7-Yet-your-father-has-cheated-me-[as-often-as-possible]-and-changed-my-wages-ten-times;-but-God-did-not-allow-him-to-hurt-me.-8-If-he-said,-‘The-speckled-shall-be-your-wages,’-then-the-entire-flock-gave-birth-to-speckled-[young];-and-if-he-said,-‘The-streaked-shall-be-your-wages,’-then-the-entire-flock-gave-birth-to-streaked-[young].-9-Thus-God-has-taken-away-the-flocks-of-your-father-and-given-them-to-me.-10-And-it-happened-at-the-time-when-the-flock-conceived-that-I-looked-up-and-saw-in-a-dream-that-the-rams-which-mated-[with-the-female-goats]-were-streaked,-speckled,-and-spotted.-11-And-the-Angel-of-God-said-to-me-in-the-dream,-‘Jacob.’-And-I-said,-‘Here-I-am.’-12-He-said,-‘Look-up-and-see,-all-the-rams-which-are-mating-[with-the-flock]-are-streaked,-speckled,-and-spotted;-for-I-have-seen-all-that-Laban-has-been-doing-to-you.-1-3‘I-am-the-God-of-Bethel,-where-you-anointed-the-pillar,-and-where-you-made-a-vow-to-Me;-now-stand-up,-leave-this-land,-and-return-to-the-land-of-your-birth.’”-14-Rachel-and-Leah-answered-him,-“Is-there-still-any-portion-or-inheritance-for-us-in-our-father’s-house?-15-Are-we-not-counted-by-him-as-foreigners?-For-he-sold-us-[to-you-in-marriage],-and-has-also-entirely-used-up-our-purchase-price.-16-“Surely-all-the-riches-which-God-has-taken-from-our-father-are-ours-and-our-children’s.-Now-then,-whatever-God-has-told-you-to-do,-do-it.”
17-Then-Jacob-stood-[and-took-action]-and-put-his-children-and-his-wives-on-camels;-18-and-he-drove-away-all-his-livestock-and-[took-along]-all-his-property-which-he-had-acquired,-the-livestock-he-had-obtained-and-accumulated-in-Paddan-aram,-to-go-to-his-father-Isaac-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-19-When-Laban-had-gone-to-shear-his-sheep,-Rachel-[went-inside-the-house-and]-stole-her-father’s-household-gods.-20-And-Jacob-deceived-Laban-the-Aramean-(Syrian)-by-not-telling-him-that-he-intended-to-leave-and-he-slipped-away-secretly.-21-So-he-fled-with-everything-that-he-had,-and-got-up-and-crossed-the-river-[Euphrates],-and-set-his-face-toward-the-hill-country-of-Gilead-[east-of-the-Jordan-River].
Laban-Pursues-Jacob-22-On-the-third-day-[after-his-departure]-Laban-was-told-that-Jacob-had-fled.-23-So-he-took-his-relatives-with-him-and-pursued-him-for-seven-days,-and-they-overtook-him-in-the-hill-country-of-Gilead.-24-God-came-to-Laban-the-Aramean-in-a-dream-at-night-and-said-to-him,-“Be-careful-that-you-do-not-speak-to-Jacob,-either-good-or-bad.”
25-Then-Laban-overtook-Jacob.-Now-Jacob-had-pitched-his-tent-on-the-hill,-and-Laban-with-his-relatives-camped-on-the-same-hill-of-Gilead.-26-Then-Laban-said-to-Jacob,-“What-do-you-mean-by-deceiving-me-and-leaving-without-my-knowledge,-and-carrying-off-my-daughters-as-if-[they-were]-captives-of-the-sword?-27-Why-did-you-run-away-secretly-and-deceive-me-and-not-tell-me,-so-that-[otherwise]-I-might-have-sent-you-away-with-joy-and-with-songs,-with-[music-on-the]-tambourine-and-lyre?-28-And-why-did-you-not-allow-me-to-kiss-my-grandchildren-and-my-daughters-[goodbye]?-Now-you-have-done-a-foolish-thing-[in-behaving-like-this].-29-It-is-in-my-power-to-harm-you,-but-the-God-of-your-father-spoke-to-me-last-night,-saying,-‘Be-careful-not-to-speak-to-Jacob,-either-good-or-bad.’-30-“Now-[I-suppose]-you-felt-you-must-go-because-you-were-homesick-for-your-father’s-house-and-family;-but-why-did-you-steal-my-[household]-gods?”-31-Jacob-answered-Laban,-“[I-left-secretly]-because-I-was-afraid,-for-I-thought-you-would-take-your-daughters-away-from-me-by-force.-32-“The-one-with-whom-you-find-your-gods-shall-not-live;-in-the-presence-of-our-relatives-[search-my-possessions-and]-point-out-whatever-you-find-that-belongs-to-you-and-take-it.”-For-Jacob-did-not-know-that-Rachel-had-stolen-the-idols.

33-So-Laban-went-into-Jacob’s-tent-and-into-Leah’s-tent-and-the-tent-of-the-two-maids,-but-he-did-not-find-them.-Then-he-came-out-of-Leah’s-tent-and-entered-Rachel’s-tent.-34-Now-Rachel-had-taken-the-household-idols-and-put-them-in-the-camel’s-saddlebag-and-sat-on-them.-Laban-searched-through-all-her-tent,-but-did-not-find-them.-35-So-Rachel-said-to-her-father,-“Do-not-be-displeased,-my-lord,-that-I-cannot-rise-before-you,-for-the-manner-of-women-is-on-me-and-I-am-unwell.”-He-searched-[further]-but-did-not-find-the-household-idols.
36-Then-Jacob-became-angry-and-argued-with-Laban.-And-he-said-to-Laban,-“What-is-my-fault?-What-is-my-sin-that-you-pursued-me-like-this?-37-Although-you-have-searched-through-all-my-possessions,-what-have-you-found-of-your-household-goods?-Put-it-here-before-my-relatives-and-your-relatives,-so-that-they-may-decide-[who-has-done-right]-between-the-two-of-us.-38-These-twenty-years-I-have-been-with-you;-your-ewes-and-your-female-goats-have-not-lost-their-young,-nor-have-I-eaten-the-rams-of-your-flocks.-39-I-did-not-bring-you-the-torn-carcasses-[of-the-animals-attacked-by-predators];-I-[personally]-took-the-loss.-You-required-of-me-[to-make-good]-everything-that-was-stolen,-whether-it-occurred-by-day-or-night.-40-This-was-my-situation:-by-day-the-heat-consumed-me-and-by-night-the-cold,-and-I-could-not-sleep.-41-These-twenty-years-I-have-been-in-your-house;-I-served-you-fourteen-years-for-your-two-daughters-and-six-years-for-[my-share-of]-your-flocks,-and-you-have-changed-my-wages-ten-times.-42-“If-the-God-of-my-father,-the-God-of-Abraham,-and-[the-Feared-One]-of-Isaac,-had-not-been-with-me,-most-certainly-you-would-have-sent-me-away-now-empty-handed.-God-has-seen-my-affliction-and-humiliation-and-the-[exhausting]-labor-of-my-hands,-so-He-rendered-judgment-and-rebuked-you-last-night.”
The-Covenant-of-Mizpah-43-Laban-answered-Jacob,-“These-women-[that-you-married]-are-my-daughters,-these-children-are-my-grandchildren,-these-flocks-are-[from]-my-flocks,-and-all-that-you-see-[here]-is-mine.-But-what-can-I-do-today-to-these-my-daughters-or-to-their-children-to-whom-they-have-given-birth?-44-“So-come-now,-let-us-make-a-covenant,-you-and-I,-and-let-it-serve-as-a-witness-between-you-and-me.”-45-So-Jacob-took-a-stone-and-set-it-up-as-a-[memorial]-pillar.-46-Jacob-said-to-his-relatives,-“Gather-stones.”-And-they-took-stones-and-made-a-mound-[of-stones],-and-they-ate-[a-ceremonial-meal-together]-there-on-the-mound-[of-stones].-47-Laban-called-it-Jegar-sahadutha-(stone-monument-of-testimony-in-Aramaic),-but-Jacob-called-it-Galeed.-48-Laban-said,-“This-mound-[of-stones]-is-a-witness-[a-reminder-of-the-oath-taken]-today-between-you-and-me.”-Therefore-he-[also]-called-the-name-Galeed,-49-and-Mizpah-(watchtower),-for-Laban-said,-“May-the-LORD-watch-between-you-and-me-when-we-are-absent-from-one-another.-50-“If-you-should-mistreat-(humiliate,-oppress)-my-daughters,-or-if-you-should-take-other-wives-besides-my-daughters,-although-no-one-is-with-us-[as-a-witness],-see-and-remember,-God-is-witness-between-you-and-me.”-51-Laban-said-to-Jacob,-“Look-at-this-mound-[of-stones]-and-look-at-this-pillar-which-I-have-set-up-between-you-and-me.-52-This-mound-is-a-witness,-and-this-pillar-is-a-witness,-that-I-will-not-pass-by-this-mound-to-harm-you,-and-that-you-will-not-pass-by-this-mound-and-this-pillar-to-harm-me.-53-“The-God-of-Abraham-[your-father]-and-the-God-of-Nahor-[my-father],-and-the-god-[the-image-of-worship]-of-their-father-[Terah,-an-idolater],-judge-between-us.”-But-Jacob-swore-[only]-by-[the-one-true-God]-the-Fear-of-his-father-Isaac.-54-Then-Jacob-offered-a-sacrifice-[to-the-LORD]-on-the-mountain,-and-called-his-relatives-to-the-meal;-and-they-ate-food-and-spent-the-night-on-the-mountain.-55-Early-in-the-morning-Laban-got-up-and-kissed-his-grandchildren-and-his-daughters-[goodbye]-and-pronounced-a-blessing-[asking-God’s-favor]-on-them.-Then-Laban-left-and-returned-home.

Genesis-32
Jacob’s-Fear-Of-Esau

1-Then-as-Jacob-went-on-his-way,-the-angels-of-God-met-him-[to-reassure-and-protect-him].-2-When-Jacob-saw-them,-he-said,-“This-is-God’s-camp.”-So-he-named-that-place-Mahanaim-(double-camps).
3-Then-Jacob-sent-messengers-ahead-of-him-to-his-brother-Esau-in-the-land-of-Seir,-the-country-of-Edom.-4-He-commanded-them,-saying,-“This-is-what-to-say-to-my-lord-Esau:-‘Your-servant-Jacob-says-this,-“I-have-been-living-temporarily-with-Laban,-and-have-stayed-there-until-now;-5-I-have-oxen,-donkeys,-flocks,-male-servants,-and-female-servants;-and-I-have-sent-[this-message]-to-tell-my-lord,-so-that-I-may-find-grace-and-kindness-in-your-sight.”’”
6-The-messengers-returned-to-Jacob,-saying,-“We-went-to-your-brother-Esau,-and-now-he-is-coming-to-meet-you,-and-there-are-four-hundred-men-with-him.”-7-Jacob-was-greatly-afraid-and-distressed;-and-he-divided-the-people-who-were-with-him,-and-the-flocks-and-herds-and-camels,-into-two-camps;-8-and-he-said,-“If-Esau-comes-to-the-one-camp-and-attacks-it,-then-the-other-camp-which-is-left-will-escape.”
9-Jacob-said,-“O-God-of-my-father-Abraham-and-God-of-my-father-Isaac,-the-LORD,-who-said-to-me,-‘Return-to-your-country-and-to-your-people,-and-I-will-make-you-prosper,’-10-I-am-unworthy-of-all-the-lovingkindness-and-compassion-and-of-all-the-faithfulness-which-You-have-shown-to-Your-servant.-With-only-my-staff-[long-ago]-I-crossed-over-this-Jordan,-and-now-I-have-become-[blessed-and-increased-into-these]-two-groups-[of-people].-11-Save-me,-please,-from-the-hand-of-my-brother,-from-the-hand-of-Esau;-for-I-fear-him,-that-he-will-come-and-attack-me-and-the-mothers-with-the-children.-12-“And-You-[LORD]-said,-‘I-will-certainly-make-you-prosper-and-make-your-descendants-as-[numerous-as]-the-sand-of-the-sea,-which-is-too-great-to-be-counted.’”
13-So-Jacob-spent-the-night-there.-Then-he-selected-a-present-for-his-brother-Esau-from-the-livestock-he-had-acquired:-14-two-hundred-female-goats,-twenty-male-goats,-two-hundred-ewes,-twenty-rams,-15-thirty-milking-camels-with-their-colts,-forty-cows,-ten-bulls,-twenty-female-donkeys,-and-ten-[donkey]-colts.-16-He-put-them-into-the-care-of-his-servants,-every-herd-by-itself,-and-said-to-his-servants,-“Go-on-ahead-of-me,-and-put-an-interval-[of-space]-between-the-individual-herds.”-17-Then-he-commanded-the-one-in-front,-saying,-“When-Esau-my-brother-meets-you-and-asks-to-whom-you-belong,-and-where-you-are-going,-and-whose-are-the-animals-in-front-of-you?-18-then-you-shall-say,-‘They-are-your-servant-Jacob’s;-they-are-a-gift-sent-to-my-lord-Esau.-And-he-also-is-behind-us.’”-19-And-so-Jacob-commanded-the-second-and-the-third-as-well,-and-all-that-followed-the-herds,-saying,-“This-is-what-you-shall-say-to-Esau-when-you-meet-him;-20-and-you-shall-say,-‘Look,-your-servant-Jacob-is-behind-us.’”-For-he-said-[to-himself],-“I-will-try-to-appease-him-with-the-gift-that-is-going-ahead-of-me.-Then-afterward-I-will-see-him;-perhaps-he-will-accept-and-forgive-me.”-21-So-the-gift-[of-the-herds-of-livestock]-went-on-ahead-of-him,-and-he-himself-spent-that-night-back-in-the-camp.
22-But-he-got-up-that-same-night-and-took-his-two-wives,-his-two-female-servants,-and-his-eleven-children,-and-waded-over-the-ford-of-the-Jabbok.-23-Then-he-took-them-and-sent-them-across-the-brook.-And-he-also-sent-across-whatever-he-had.-Jacob-Wrestles-24-So-Jacob-was-left-alone,-and-a-Man-[came-and]-wrestled-with-him-until-daybreak.-25-When-the-Man-saw-that-He-had-not-prevailed-against-Jacob,-He-touched-his-hip-joint;-and-Jacob’s-hip-was-dislocated-as-he-wrestled-with-Him.-26-Then-He-said,-“Let-Me-go,-for-day-is-breaking.”-But-Jacob-said,-“I-will-not-let-You-go-unless-You-declare-a-blessing-on-me.”-27-So-He-asked-him,-“What-is-your-name?”-And-he-said,-“Jacob.”-28-And-He-said,-“Your-name-shall-no-longer-be-Jacob,-but-Israel;-for-you-have-struggled-with-God-and-with-men-and-have-prevailed.”-29-Then-Jacob-asked-Him,-“Please-tell-me-Your-name.”-But-He-said,-“Why-is-it-that-you-ask-My-name?”-And-He-declared-a-blessing-[of-the-covenant-promises]-on-Jacob-there.-30-So-Jacob-named-the-place-Peniel-(the-face-of-God),-saying,-“For-I-have-seen-God-face-to-face,-yet-my-life-has-not-been-snatched-away.”-31-Now-the-sun-rose-on-him-as-he-passed-Penuel-(Peniel),-and-he-was-limping-because-of-his-hip.-32-Therefore,-to-this-day-the-Israelites-do-not-eat-the-tendon-of-the-hip-which-is-on-the-socket-of-the-thigh,-because-He-touched-the-socket-of-Jacob’s-thigh-by-the-tendon-of-the-hip.

Genesis-33
Jacob-Meets-Esau

1-Then-Jacob-looked-up,-and-saw-Esau-coming-with-four-hundred-men.-So-he-divided-the-children-among-Leah-and-Rachel-and-the-two-maids.-2-He-put-the-maids-and-their-children-in-front,-Leah-and-her-children-after-them,-and-Rachel-and-Joseph-last-of-all.-3-Then-Jacob-crossed-over-[the-stream]-ahead-of-them-and-bowed-himself-to-the-ground-seven-times-[bowing-and-moving-forward-each-time],-until-he-approached-his-brother.
4-But-Esau-ran-to-meet-him-and-embraced-him,-and-hugged-his-neck-and-kissed-him,-and-they-wept-[for-joy].-5-Esau-looked-up-and-saw-the-women-and-the-children,-and-said,-“Who-are-these-with-you?”-So-Jacob-replied,-“They-are-the-children-whom-God-has-graciously-given-your-servant.”-6-Then-the-maids-approached-with-their-children,-and-they-bowed-down.-7-Leah-also-approached-with-her-children,-and-they-bowed-down.-Afterward-Joseph-and-Rachel-approached,-and-they-bowed-down.-8-Esau-asked,-“What-do-you-mean-by-all-this-company-which-I-have-met?”-And-he-answered,-“[These-are]-to-find-favor-in-the-sight-of-my-lord.”-9-But-Esau-said,-“I-have-plenty,-my-brother;-keep-what-you-have-for-yourself.”-10-Jacob-replied,-“No,-please,-if-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-then-accept-my-gift-[as-a-blessing]-from-my-hand,-for-I-see-your-face-as-if-I-had-seen-the-face-of-God,-and-you-have-received-me-favorably.-11-“Please-accept-my-blessing-(gift)-which-has-been-brought-to-you,-for-God-has-dealt-graciously-with-me-and-I-have-everything-[that-I-could-possibly-want].”-So-Jacob-kept-urging-him-and-Esau-accepted-it.
12-Then-Esau-said,-“Let-us-get-started-on-our-journey-and-I-will-go-in-front-of-you-[to-lead-the-way].”-13-But-Jacob-replied,-“You-know,-my-lord,-that-the-children-are-frail-and-need-gentle-care,-and-the-nursing-flocks-and-herds-[with-young]-are-of-concern-to-me;-for-if-the-men-should-drive-them-hard-for-a-single-day,-all-the-flocks-will-die.-14-“Please-let-my-lord-go-on-ahead-of-his-servant,-and-I-will-move-on-slowly,-governed-by-the-pace-of-the-livestock-that-are-in-front-of-me-and-according-to-the-endurance-of-the-children,-until-I-come-to-my-lord-in-Seir-[in-Edom].”
15-Then-Esau-said,-“Please-let-me-leave-with-you-some-of-the-people-who-are-with-me.”-But-Jacob-said,-“What-need-is-there-[for-it]?-Let-me-find-favor-in-the-sight-of-my-lord.”-16-So-Esau-turned-back-[toward-the-south]-that-day-on-his-way-to-Seir.-17-But-Jacob-journeyed-[north]-to-Succoth,-and-built-himself-a-house-and-made-shelters-for-his-livestock;-so-the-name-of-the-place-is-Succoth-(huts,-shelters).
Jacob-Settles-in-Shechem-18-When-Jacob-came-from-Paddan-aram,-he-arrived-safely-and-in-peace-at-the-city-of-Shechem,-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-camped-in-front-of-the-[walled]-city.-19-Then-he-bought-the-piece-of-land-on-which-he-had-pitched-his-tents-from-the-sons-of-Hamor,-Shechem’s-father,-for-a-hundred-pieces-of-money.-20-There-he-erected-an-altar-and-called-it-El-Elohe-Israel.

Genesis-34
The-Treachery-Of-Jacob’s-Sons

1-Now-Dinah-the-daughter-of-Leah,-whom-she-had-borne-to-Jacob,-went-out-[unescorted]-to-visit-the-girls-of-the-land.-2-When-Shechem-the-son-of-Hamor-the-Hivite,-prince-(sheik)-of-the-land,-saw-her,-he-kidnapped-her-and-lay-[intimately]-with-her-by-force-[humbling-and-offending-her].-3-But-his-soul-longed-for-and-clung-to-Dinah-daughter-of-Jacob,-and-he-loved-the-girl-and-spoke-comfortingly-to-her-young-heart’s-wishes.-4-So-Shechem-said-to-his-father-Hamor,-“Get-me-this-young-woman-as-a-wife.”-5-Now-Jacob-heard-that-Shechem-had-defiled-(violated)-Dinah-his-daughter;-but-his-sons-were-in-the-field-with-his-livestock,-so-Jacob-said-nothing-until-they-came-in.-6-But-Shechem’s-father-Hamor-went-to-Jacob-to-talk-with-him.-7-Now-when-Jacob’s-sons-heard-of-it-they-came-in-from-the-field;-they-were-deeply-grieved,-and-they-were-very-angry,-for-Shechem-had-done-a-disgraceful-thing-to-Israel-by-lying-with-Jacob’s-daughter,-for-such-a-thing-is-not-to-be-done.
8-But-Hamor-conferred-with-them,-saying,-“The-soul-of-my-son-Shechem-[deeply]-longs-for-your-daughter-[and-sister].-Please-give-her-to-him-as-his-wife.-9-And-[beyond-that]-intermarry-with-us;-give-your-daughters-to-us-[as-wives]-and-take-our-daughters-for-yourselves.-10-“In-this-way-you-shall-live-with-us;-the-country-will-be-open-to-you;-live-and-do-business-in-it-and-acquire-property-and-possessions-in-it.”-11-Shechem-also-said-to-Dinah’s-father-and-to-her-brothers,-“Let-me-find-favor-in-your-sight,-and-I-will-give-you-whatever-you-ask-of-me.-12-“Demand-of-me-a-very-large-bridal-payment-and-gift-[as-compensation-for-giving-up-your-daughter-and-sister],-and-I-will-give-you-whatever-you-tell-me;-only-give-me-the-girl-to-be-my-wife.”
13-Jacob’s-sons-answered-Shechem-and-Hamor-his-father-deceitfully,-because-Shechem-had-defiled-and-disgraced-their-sister-Dinah.-14-They-said-to-them,-“We-cannot-do-this-thing-and-give-our-sister-[in-marriage]-to-one-who-is-not-circumcised,-because-that-would-be-a-disgrace-to-us.-15-But-we-will-consent-to-you-only-on-this-condition:-if-you-will-become-like-us,-in-that-every-male-among-you-consents-to-be-circumcised,-16-then-we-will-give-our-daughters-to-you-[in-marriage],-and-we-will-take-your-daughters-for-ourselves,-and-we-will-live-with-you-and-become-one-people.-17-“But-if-you-do-not-listen-to-us-and-refuse-to-be-circumcised,-then-we-will-take-our-daughter-[Dinah]-and-go.”
18-Their-words-seemed-reasonable-to-Hamor-and-his-son-Shechem,-19-and-the-young-man-did-not-hesitate-to-do-the-[required]-thing,-for-he-was-delighted-with-Jacob’s-daughter.-Now-he-was-more-respected-and-honored-than-all-[others]-in-the-household-of-his-father.-20-Then-Hamor-and-Shechem-his-son-came-to-the-gate-of-their-[walled]-city-[where-the-leading-men-would-meet]-and-spoke-with-the-men-of-the-city,-saying,-21-“These-men-are-peaceful-and-friendly-with-us;-so-let-them-live-in-the-land-and-do-business-in-it,-for-the-land-is-large-enough-[for-us-and]-for-them;-let-us-take-their-daughters-for-wives-and-let-us-give-them-our-daughters-[in-marriage].-22-But-only-on-this-condition-will-the-men-consent-to-our-request-that-they-live-among-us-and-become-one-people:-that-every-male-among-us-become-circumcised-just-as-they-are-circumcised.-23-“Will-not-their-cattle-and-their-possessions-and-all-their-animals-be-ours-[if-we-do-this]?-Let-us-consent-[to-do-as-they-ask],-and-they-will-live-here-with-us.”-24-And-every-[Canaanite]-man-who-went-out-of-the-city-gate-listened-and-considered-what-Hamor-and-Shechem-said;-and-every-male-who-was-a-resident-of-that-city-was-circumcised.
25-Now-on-the-third-day-[after-the-circumcision],-when-all-the-men-were-[terribly]-sore-and-in-pain,-two-of-Jacob’s-sons,-Simeon-and-Levi,-Dinah’s-[full]-brothers,-took-their-swords,-boldly-entered-the-city-[without-anyone-suspecting-them-of-evil-intent],-and-they-killed-every-male.-26-They-killed-Hamor-and-his-son-Shechem-with-the-edge-of-the-sword,-and-took-Dinah-out-of-Shechem’s-house-[where-she-was-staying],-and-left.-27-Then-Jacob’s-[other]-sons-came-upon-those-who-were-killed-and-looted-the-town,-because-their-sister-had-been-defiled-and-disgraced.-28-They-took-the-Canaanites’-flocks-and-their-herds-and-their-donkeys,-and-whatever-was-in-the-city-and-in-the-field;-29-they-looted-all-their-wealth,-and-[took-captive]-all-their-children-and-their-wives,-even-everything-that-was-in-the-houses.-30-Then-Jacob-said-to-Simeon-and-Levi,-“You-have-ruined-me,-making-me-a-stench-to-the-inhabitants-of-the-land,-the-Canaanites-and-the-Perizzites!-My-men-are-few-in-number,-and-the-men-of-the-land-will-band-together-against-me-and-attack-me;-I-shall-be-destroyed,-I-and-my-household.”-31-But-they-said,-“Should-he-[be-permitted-to]-treat-our-sister-as-a-prostitute?”

Genesis-35
Jacob-Moves-To-Bethel

1-Then-God-said-to-Jacob,-“Go-up-to-Bethel-and-live-there,-and-make-an-altar-there-to-God,-who-appeared-to-you-[in-a-distinct-manifestation]-when-you-fled-[years-ago]-from-Esau-your-brother.”-2-Then-Jacob-said-to-his-household-and-to-all-who-were-with-him,-“Get-rid-of-the-[idols-and-images-of]-foreign-gods-that-are-among-you,-and-ceremonially-purify-yourselves-and-change-[into-fresh]-clothes;-3-then-let-us-get-up-and-go-up-to-Bethel,-and-I-will-make-an-altar-there-to-God,-who-answered-me-in-the-day-of-my-distress-and-has-been-with-me-wherever-I-have-gone.”-4-So-they-gave-Jacob-all-the-[idols-and-images-of-the]-foreign-gods-they-had-and-the-rings-which-were-in-their-ears-[worn-as-charms-against-evil],-and-Jacob-buried-them-under-the-oak-tree-near-Shechem.
5-As-they-journeyed,-there-was-a-great-[supernatural]-terror-[sent-from-God]-on-the-cities-around-them,-and-[for-that-reason]-the-Canaanites-did-not-pursue-the-sons-of-Jacob.-6-So-Jacob-came-to-Luz-(that-is,-Bethel),-which-is-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-he-and-all-the-people-who-were-with-him.-7-There-he-built-an-altar-[to-worship-the-LORD],-and-called-the-place-El-bethel-(God-of-the-House-of-God),-because-there-God-had-revealed-Himself-to-him-when-he-escaped-from-his-brother.-8-Now-Deborah,-[who-once-was]-Rebekah’s-nurse,-died-and-was-buried-below-Bethel-under-the-oak;-and-the-name-of-it-was-called-Allon-bacuth-(Oak-of-Weeping).
Jacob-Is-Named-Israel-9-Then-God-[in-a-visible-manifestation]-appeared-to-Jacob-again-when-he-came-out-of-Paddan-aram,-and-declared-a-blessing-on-him.-10-Again-God-said-to-him,
“Your-name-is-Jacob;
You-shall-no-longer-be-called-Jacob,
But-Israel-shall-be-your-name.”
So-he-was-called-Israel.-11-And-God-said-to-him,
“I-am-God-Almighty.
Be-fruitful-and-multiply;
A-nation-and-a-company-of-nations-shall-come-from-you,
And-kings-shall-be-born-of-your-loins.
12-“The-land-which-I-gave-Abraham-and-Isaac
I-will-give-to-you,
and-to-your-descendants-after-you-I-will-give-the-land.”
13-Then-God-ascended-from-Jacob-in-the-place-where-He-had-spoken-with-him.-14-Jacob-set-up-a-pillar-(memorial,-monument)-in-the-place-where-he-had-talked-with-God,-a-pillar-of-stone,-and-he-poured-a-drink-offering-[of-wine]-on-it;-he-also-poured-oil-on-it-[to-declare-it-sacred-for-God’s-purpose].-15-So-Jacob-named-the-place-where-God-had-spoken-with-him,-Bethel-(the-House-of-God).
16-Then-they-journeyed-from-Bethel;-and-when-there-was-still-some-distance-to-go-to-Ephrath-(Bethlehem),-Rachel-began-to-give-birth-and-had-difficulty-and-suffered-severely.-17-When-she-was-in-hard-labor-the-midwife-said-to-her,-“Do-not-be-afraid;-you-now-have-another-son.”-18-And-as-her-soul-was-departing,-(for-she-died),-she-named-him-Ben-oni-(son-of-my-sorrow);-but-his-father-called-him-Benjamin-(son-of-the-right-hand).-19-So-Rachel-died-and-was-buried-on-the-way-to-Ephrath-(that-is,-Bethlehem).-20-Jacob-set-a-pillar-(memorial,-monument)-on-her-grave;-that-is-the-pillar-of-Rachel’s-grave-to-this-day.-21-Then-Israel-(Jacob)-journeyed-on-and-pitched-his-tent-on-the-other-side-of-the-tower-of-Eder-[the-lookout-point-used-by-shepherds].
22-While-Israel-was-living-in-that-land,-Reuben-[his-eldest-son]-went-and-lay-with-Bilhah-his-father’s-concubine,-and-Israel-heard-about-it.
The-Sons-of-Israel-23-Now-Jacob-had-twelve-sons—-24-The-sons-of-Leah:-Reuben,-Jacob’s-firstborn,-then-Simeon,-Levi,-Judah,-Issachar,-and-Zebulun;-25-and-the-sons-of-Rachel:-Joseph-and-Benjamin;-26-and-the-sons-of-Bilhah,-Rachel’s-maid:-Dan-and-Naphtali;-27-and-the-sons-of-Zilpah,-Leah’s-maid:-Gad-and-Asher.-These-are-the-sons-of-Jacob-born-to-him-in-Paddan-aram.
28-Jacob-came-to-Isaac-his-father-at-Mamre-of-Kiriath-arba-(that-is,-Hebron),-where-Abraham-and-Isaac-had-lived-temporarily.
29-Now-the-days-of-Isaac-were-a-hundred-and-eighty-years.-30-Isaac’s-spirit-departed-and-he-died-and-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death],-an-old-man-full-of-days-(satisfied,-fulfilled);-his-sons-Esau-and-Jacob-buried-him-[in-the-cave-of-Machpelah-with-his-parents-Abraham-and-Sarah].

Genesis-36
Esau-Moves

1-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Esau,-(that-is,-Edom).

2-Esau-took-his-[three]-wives-from-the-daughters-of-Canaan:-Adah-the-daughter-of-Elon-the-Hittite,-and-Oholibamah-the-daughter-of-Anah,-the-son-of-Zibeon-the-Hivite,-3-and-Basemath,-Ishmael’s-daughter,-sister-of-Nebaioth.-4-Adah-bore-Eliphaz-to-Esau,-and-Basemath-bore-Reuel,-5-and-Oholibamah-bore-Jeush,-Jalam,-and-Korah.-These-are-the-sons-of-Esau-born-to-him-in-Canaan.
6-Now-Esau-took-his-wives-and-his-sons-and-his-daughters-and-all-the-members-of-his-household,-and-his-livestock-and-all-his-cattle-and-all-his-possessions-which-he-had-acquired-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-he-went-to-a-land-away-from-his-brother-Jacob.-7-For-their-[great-flocks-and-herds-and]-possessions-made-it-impossible-for-them-to-live-together-[in-the-same-region];-the-land-in-which-they-lived-temporarily-could-not-support-them-because-of-their-livestock.-8-So-Esau-lived-in-the-hill-country-of-Seir;-Esau-is-Edom.
Descendants-of-Esau-9-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-of-Esau-the-father-of-the-Edomites-in-the-hill-country-of-Seir.-10-These-are-the-names-of-Esau’s-sons:-Eliphaz,-the-son-of-Adah,-Esau’s-wife,-and-Reuel,-the-son-of-Basemath,-Esau’s-wife.-11-And-the-sons-of-Eliphaz-were-Teman,-Omar,-Zepho,-Gatam,-and-Kenaz.-12-And-Timna-was-a-concubine-of-Eliphaz,-Esau’s-son;-and-she-bore-Amalek-to-Eliphaz.-These-are-the-sons-of-Adah,-Esau’s-wife.-13-These-are-the-sons-of-Reuel:-Nahath,-Zerah,-Shammah,-and-Mizzah.-These-are-the-sons-of-Basemath,-Esau’s-wife.-14-And-these-are-the-sons-of-Oholibamah,-Esau’s-wife,-the-daughter-of-Anah,-the-son-of-Zibeon.-She-bore-to-Esau:-Jeush,-Jalam,-and-Korah.
15-These-are-the-tribal-chiefs-of-the-sons-of-Esau:-The-sons-of-Eliphaz,-the-firstborn-of-Esau:-Chiefs-Teman,-Omar,-Zepho,-Kenaz,-16-Korah,-Gatam,-and-Amalek.-These-are-the-chiefs-of-Eliphaz-in-the-land-of-Edom;-they-are-the-sons-of-Adah.-17-These-are-the-sons-of-Reuel,-Esau’s-son:-Chiefs-Nahath,-Zerah,-Shammah,-Mizzah.-These-are-the-chiefs-of-Reuel-in-the-land-of-Edom;-they-are-the-sons-of-Basemath,-Esau’s-wife.-18-These-are-the-sons-of-Oholibamah,-Esau’s-wife:-Chiefs-Jeush,-Jalam,-and-Korah.-These-are-the-chiefs-born-of-Oholibamah,-daughter-of-Anah,-Esau’s-wife.-19-These-are-the-sons-of-Esau,-(that-is,-Edom),-and-these-are-their-chiefs.

20-These-are-the-sons-of-Seir-the-Horite,-the-inhabitants-of-the-land:-Lotan,-Shobal,-Zibeon,-Anah,-21-Dishon,-Ezer,-and-Dishan.-These-are-the-chiefs-of-the-Horites,-the-sons-of-Seir-in-the-land-of-Edom.-22-The-sons-of-Lotan-are-Hori-and-Hemam;-and-Lotan’s-sister-is-Timna.-23-The-sons-of-Shobal-are-these:-Alvan,-Manahath,-Ebal,-Shepho,-and-Onam.-24-These-are-the-sons-of-Zibeon:-Aiah-and-Anah.-This-is-the-Anah-who-found-the-hot-springs-in-the-wilderness-as-he-pastured-the-donkeys-of-Zibeon-his-father.-25-The-children-of-Anah-are-these:-Dishon-and-Oholibamah-[Esau’s-wife],-the-daughter-of-Anah.-26-These-are-the-sons-of-Dishon:-Hemdan,-Eshban,-Ithran,-and-Cheran.-27-Ezer’s-sons-are-these:-Bilhan,-Zaavan,-and-Akan.-28-The-sons-of-Dishan-are-these:-Uz-and-Aran.-29-The-Horite-chiefs-are-these:-Chiefs-Lotan,-Shobal,-Zibeon,-Anah,-30-Dishon,-Ezer,-Dishan.-These-are-the-Horite-chiefs,-according-to-their-various-clans-in-the-land-of-Seir.
31-And-these-are-the-kings-who-reigned-in-the-land-of-Edom-before-any-king-reigned-over-the-Israelites:-32-Bela-the-son-of-Beor-reigned-in-Edom,-and-the-name-of-his-city-was-Dinhabah.-33-Now-Bela-died,-and-Jobab-the-son-of-Zerah-of-Bozrah-reigned-as-his-successor.-34-Then-Jobab-died,-and-Husham-of-the-land-of-the-Temanites-reigned-as-his-successor.-35-And-Husham-died,-and-Hadad-the-son-of-Bedad,-who-defeated-Midian-in-the-country-of-Moab,-reigned-as-his-successor.-The-name-of-his-[walled]-city-was-Avith.-36-Hadad-died,-and-Samlah-of-Masrekah-succeeded-him.-37-Then-Samlah-died,-and-Shaul-of-Rehoboth-on-the-river-[Euphrates]-reigned-as-his-successor.-38-And-Shaul-died,-and-Baal-hanan-son-of-Achbor-reigned-as-his-successor.-39-Baal-hanan-the-son-of-Achbor-died,-and-then-Hadar-reigned-[as-his-successor].-His-[walled]-city-was-Pau;-his-wife’s-name-was-Mehetabel-the-daughter-of-Matred,-the-daughter-of-Mezahab.
40-And-these-are-the-names-of-the-tribal-chiefs-of-Esau,-according-to-their-families-and-places-of-residence,-by-their-names:-Chiefs-Timna,-Alvah,-Jetheth,-41-Oholibamah,-Elah,-Pinon,-42-Kenaz,-Teman,-Mibzar,-43-Magdiel,-and-Iram.-These-are-the-tribal-chiefs-of-Edom-(that-is,-of-Esau-the-father-of-the-Edomites),-according-to-their-dwelling-places-in-the-land-of-their-possession.

Genesis-37
Joseph’s-Dream

1S-o-Jacob-(Israel)-lived-in-the-land-where-his-father-[Isaac]-had-been-a-stranger-(sojourner,-resident-alien),-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-2-These-are-the-generations-of-Jacob.
Joseph,-when-he-was-seventeen-years-old,-was-shepherding-the-flock-with-his-brothers-[Dan,-Naphtali,-Gad,-and-Asher];-the-boy-was-with-the-sons-of-Bilhah-and-Zilpah,-his-father’s-[secondary]-wives;-and-Joseph-brought-back-a-bad-report-about-them-to-their-father.-3-Now-Israel-(Jacob)-loved-Joseph-more-than-all-his-children,-because-he-was-the-son-of-his-old-age;-and-he-made-him-a-[distinctive]-multicolored-tunic.-4-His-brothers-saw-that-their-father-loved-Joseph-more-than-all-of-his-brothers;-so-they-hated-him-and-could-not-[find-it-within-themselves-to]-speak-to-him-on-friendly-terms.
5-Now-Joseph-dreamed-a-dream,-and-he-told-it-to-his-brothers,-and-they-hated-him-even-more.-6-He-said-to-them,-“Please-listen-to-[the-details-of]-this-dream-which-I-have-dreamed;-7-we-[brothers]-were-binding-sheaves-[of-grain-stalks]-in-the-field,-and-lo,-my-sheaf-[suddenly]-got-up-and-stood-upright-and-remained-standing;-and-behold,-your-sheaves-stood-all-around-my-sheaf-and-bowed-down-[in-respect].”-8-His-brothers-said-to-him,-“Are-you-actually-going-to-reign-over-us?-Are-you-really-going-to-rule-and-govern-us-as-your-subjects?”-So-they-hated-him-even-more-for-[telling-them-about]-his-dreams-and-for-his-[arrogant]-words.
9-But-Joseph-dreamed-still-another-dream,-and-told-it-to-his-brothers-[as-well].-He-said,-“See-here,-I-have-again-dreamed-a-dream,-and-lo,-[this-time-I-saw]-eleven-stars-and-the-sun-and-the-moon-bowed-down-[in-respect]-to-me!”-10-He-told-it-to-his-father-as-well-as-to-his-brothers;-but-his-father-rebuked-him-and-said-to-him-[in-disbelief],-“What-is-[the-meaning-of]-this-dream-that-you-have-dreamed?-Shall-I-and-your-mother-and-your-brothers-actually-come-to-bow-down-to-the-ground-[in-respect]-before-you?”-11-Joseph’s-brothers-were-envious-and-jealous-of-him,-but-his-father-kept-the-words-[of-Joseph]-in-mind-[wondering-about-their-meaning].
12-Then-his-brothers-went-to-pasture-their-father’s-flock-near-Shechem.-13-Israel-(Jacob)-said-to-Joseph,-“Are-not-your-brothers-pasturing-[the-flock]-at-Shechem?-Come,-and-I-will-send-you-to-them.”-And-he-said,-“Here-I-am-[ready-to-obey-you].”-14-Then-Jacob-said-to-him,-“Please-go-and-see-whether-everything-is-all-right-with-your-brothers-and-all-right-with-the-flock;-then-bring-word-[back]-to-me.”-So-he-sent-him-from-the-Hebron-Valley,-and-he-went-to-Shechem.
15-Now-a-certain-man-found-Joseph,-and-saw-that-he-was-wandering-around-and-had-lost-his-way-in-the-field;-so-the-man-asked-him,-“What-are-you-looking-for?”-16-He-said,-“I-am-looking-for-my-brothers.-Please-tell-me-where-they-are-pasturing-our-flocks.”-17-Then-the-man-said,-“[They-were-here,-but]-they-have-moved-on-from-this-place.-I-heard-them-say,-‘Let-us-go-to-Dothan.’”-So-Joseph-went-after-his-brothers-and-found-them-at-Dothan.
The-Plot-against-Joseph-18-And-when-they-saw-him-from-a-distance,-even-before-he-came-close-to-them,-they-plotted-to-kill-him.-19-They-said-to-one-another,-“Look,-here-comes-this-dreamer.-20-“Now-then,-come-and-let-us-kill-him-and-throw-him-into-one-of-the-pits-(cisterns,-underground-water-storage);-then-we-will-say-[to-our-father],-‘A-wild-animal-killed-and-devoured-him’;-and-we-shall-see-what-will-become-of-his-dreams!”-21-Now-Reuben-[the-eldest]-heard-this-and-rescued-him-from-their-hands-and-said,-“Let-us-not-take-his-life.”-22-Reuben-said-to-them,-“Do-not-shed-his-blood,-but-[instead]-throw-him-[alive]-into-the-pit-that-is-here-in-the-wilderness,-and-do-not-lay-a-hand-on-him-[to-kill-him]”—[he-said-this-so]-that-he-could-rescue-him-from-them-and-return-him-[safely]-to-his-father.-23-Now-when-Joseph-reached-his-brothers,-they-stripped-him-of-his-tunic,-the-[distinctive]-multicolored-tunic-which-he-was-wearing;-24-then-they-took-him-and-threw-him-into-the-pit.-Now-the-pit-was-empty;-there-was-no-water-in-it.

25-Then-they-sat-down-to-eat-their-meal.-When-they-looked-up,-they-saw-a-caravan-of-Ishmaelites-coming-from-Gilead-[east-of-the-Jordan],-with-their-camels-bearing-ladanum-resin-[for-perfume]-and-balm-and-myrrh,-going-on-their-way-to-carry-the-cargo-down-to-Egypt.-26-Judah-said-to-his-brothers,-“What-do-we-gain-if-we-kill-our-brother-and-cover-up-his-blood-(murder)?-27-“Come,-let-us-[instead]-sell-him-to-these-Ishmaelites-[and-Midianites]-and-not-lay-our-hands-on-him,-because-he-is-our-brother-and-our-flesh.”-So-his-brothers-listened-to-him-and-agreed.-28-Then-as-the-Midianite-[and-Ishmaelite]-traders-were-passing-by,-the-brothers-pulled-Joseph-up-and-lifted-him-out-of-the-pit,-and-they-sold-him-to-the-Ishmaelites-for-twenty-shekels-of-silver.-And-so-they-took-Joseph-[as-a-captive]-into-Egypt.
29-Now-Reuben-[unaware-of-what-had-happened]-returned-to-the-pit,-and-[to-his-great-alarm-found-that]-Joseph-was-not-in-the-pit;-so-he-tore-his-clothes-[in-deep-sorrow].-30-He-rejoined-his-brothers-and-said,-“The-boy-is-not-there;-as-for-me,-where-shall-I-go-[to-hide-from-my-father]?”-31-Then-they-took-Joseph’s-tunic,-slaughtered-a-male-goat-and-dipped-the-tunic-in-the-blood;-32-and-they-brought-the-multicolored-tunic-to-their-father,-saying,-“We-have-found-this;-please-examine-it-and-decide-whether-or-not-it-is-your-son’s-tunic.”-33-He-recognized-it-and-said,-“It-is-my-son’s-tunic.-A-wild-animal-has-devoured-him;-Joseph-is-without-doubt-torn-in-pieces!”-34-So-Jacob-tore-his-clothes-[in-grief],-put-on-sackcloth-and-mourned-many-days-for-his-son.-35-Then-all-his-sons-and-daughters-attempted-to-console-him,-but-he-refused-to-be-comforted-and-said,-“I-will-go-down-to-Sheol-(the-place-of-the-dead)-in-mourning-for-my-son.”-And-his-father-wept-for-him.-36-Meanwhile,-in-Egypt-the-Midianites-sold-Joseph-[as-a-slave]-to-Potiphar,-an-officer-of-Pharaoh-and-the-captain-of-the-[royal]-guard.

Genesis-38
Judah-And-Tamar

1-Now-at-that-time,-Judah-left-his-brothers-and-went-down-to-[stay-with]-a-certain-Adullamite-named-Hirah.-2-There-Judah-saw-a-daughter-of-Shua,-a-Canaanite,-and-he-took-her-[as-his-wife]-and-lived-with-her.-3-So-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-Judah-named-him-Er.-4-Then-she-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-named-him-Onan.-5-Again-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-still-another-son-and-named-him-Shelah.-It-was-at-Chezib-that-she-gave-birth-to-him.
6-Now-Judah-took-a-wife-for-Er-his-firstborn;-her-name-was-Tamar.-7-But-Er,-Judah’s-firstborn,-was-evil-in-the-sight-of-the-LORD,-and-the-LORD-killed-him-[in-judgment].-8-Then-Judah-told-Onan,-“Go-in-to-your-brother’s-widow,-and-perform-your-duty-as-a-brother-in-law-[under-the-levirate-marriage-custom];-[be-her-husband-and]-raise-children-for-[the-name-of]-your-brother.”-9-Onan-knew-that-the-child-(heir)-would-not-be-his-[but-his-dead-brother’s];-so-whenever-he-lay-with-his-brother’s-widow,-he-spilled-his-seed-on-the-ground-[to-prevent-conception],-so-that-he-would-not-give-a-child-to-his-brother.-10-But-what-he-did-was-displeasing-in-the-sight-of-the-LORD;-therefore-He-killed-him-also-[in-judgment].-11-Then-Judah-said-to-Tamar,-his-daughter-in-law,-“Remain-a-widow-at-your-father’s-house-until-Shelah-my-[youngest]-son-is-grown”;-[but-he-was-deceiving-her]-for-he-thought-that-[if-Shelah-should-marry-her]-he-too-might-die-like-his-brothers-did.-So-Tamar-went-and-lived-in-her-father’s-house.
12-But-quite-a-while-later,-Judah’s-wife,-the-daughter-of-Shua,-died;-and-when-the-time-of-mourning-was-ended,-he-went-up-to-his-sheepshearers-at-Timnah-with-his-friend-Hirah-the-Adullamite.-13-Tamar-was-told,-“Listen,-your-father-in-law-is-going-up-to-Timnah-to-shear-his-sheep.”-14-So-she-removed-her-widow’s-clothes-and-covered-herself-with-a-veil,-and-wrapped-herself-up-[in-disguise],-and-sat-in-the-gateway-of-Enaim,-which-is-on-the-road-to-Timnah;-for-she-saw-that-Shelah-had-grown-up,-and-she-had-not-been-given-to-him-as-a-wife-[as-Judah-had-promised].-15-When-Judah-saw-her,-he-thought-she-was-a-[temple]-prostitute,-for-she-had-covered-her-face-[as-such-women-did].-16-He-turned-to-her-by-the-road,-and-said,-“Please-come,-let-me-lie-with-you”;-for-he-did-not-know-that-she-was-his-daughter-in-law.-And-she-said,-“What-will-you-give-me,-that-you-may-lie-with-me?”-17-He-answered,-“I-will-send-you-a-young-goat-from-the-flock.”-And-she-said,-“Will-you-give-me-a-pledge-[as-a-deposit]-until-you-send-it?”-18-He-said,-“What-pledge-shall-I-give-you?”-She-said,-“Your-seal-and-your-cord,-and-the-staff-that-is-in-your-hand.”-So-he-gave-them-to-her-and-was-intimate-with-her,-and-she-conceived-by-him.-19-Then-she-got-up-and-left,-and-removed-her-veil-and-put-on-her-widow’s-clothing.
20-When-Judah-sent-the-young-goat-by-his-friend-the-Adullamite,-to-get-his-pledge-[back]-from-the-woman,-he-was-unable-to-find-her.-21-He-asked-the-men-of-that-place,-“Where-is-the-temple-prostitute-who-was-by-the-roadside-at-Enaim?”-They-said,-“There-was-no-prostitute-here.”-22-So-he-returned-to-Judah,-and-said,-“I-cannot-find-her;-also-the-local-men-said,-‘There-was-no-prostitute-around-here.’”-23-Then-Judah-said,-“Let-her-keep-the-things-(pledge-articles)-for-herself,-otherwise-we-will-be-a-laughingstock-[searching-everywhere-for-her].-After-all,-I-sent-this-young-goat,-but-you-did-not-find-her.”
24-About-three-months-later-Judah-was-told,-“Tamar-your-daughter-in-law-has-played-the-[role-of-a]-prostitute,-and-she-is-with-child-because-of-her-immorality.”-So-Judah-said,-“Bring-her-out-and-let-her-be-burned-[to-death-as-punishment]!”-25-While-she-was-being-brought-out,-she-[took-the-things-Judah-had-given-her-and]-sent-[them-along-with-a-message]-to-her-father-in-law,-saying,-“I-am-with-child-by-the-man-to-whom-these-articles-belong.”-And-she-added,-“Please-examine-[them-carefully]-and-see-[clearly]-to-whom-these-things-belong,-the-seal-and-the-cord-and-staff.”-26-Judah-recognized-the-articles,-and-said,-“She-has-been-more-righteous-[in-this-matter]-than-I,-because-I-did-not-give-her-to-my-son-Shelah-[as-I-had-promised].”-And-Judah-did-not-have-[intimate]-relations-with-her-again.

27-Now-when-the-time-came-for-her-to-give-birth,-there-were-twins-in-her-womb.-28-And-when-she-was-in-labor,-one-[baby]-put-out-his-hand,-and-the-midwife-took-his-hand-and-tied-a-scarlet-thread-on-it,-saying,-“This-one-was-born-first.”-29-But-he-pulled-back-his-hand,-and-his-brother-was-born-first.-And-she-said,-“What-a-breach-you-have-made-for-yourself-[to-be-the-firstborn]!”-So-he-was-named-Perez-(breach,-break-forth).-30-Afterward-his-brother-who-had-the-scarlet-[thread]-on-his-hand-was-born-and-was-named-Zerah-(brightness).

Genesis-39
Joseph’s-Success-In-Egypt

1-Now-Joseph-had-been-taken-down-to-Egypt;-and-Potiphar,-an-Egyptian-officer-of-Pharaoh,-the-captain-of-the-[royal]-guard,-bought-him-from-the-Ishmaelites,-who-had-taken-him-down-there.-2-The-LORD-was-with-Joseph,-and-he-[even-though-a-slave]-became-a-successful-and-prosperous-man;-and-he-was-in-the-house-of-his-master,-the-Egyptian.-3-Now-his-master-saw-that-the-LORD-was-with-him-and-that-the-LORD-caused-all-that-he-did-to-prosper-(succeed)-in-his-hand.-4-So-Joseph-pleased-Potiphar-and-found-favor-in-his-sight-and-he-served-him-as-his-personal-servant.-He-made-Joseph-overseer-over-his-house,-and-he-put-all-that-he-owned-in-Joseph’s-charge.-5-It-happened-that-from-the-time-that-he-made-Joseph-overseer-in-his-house-and-[put-him-in-charge]-over-all-that-he-owned,-that-the-LORD-blessed-the-Egyptian’s-house-because-of-Joseph;-so-the-LORD’S-blessing-was-on-everything-that-Potiphar-owned,-in-the-house-and-in-the-field.-6-So-Potiphar-left-all-that-he-owned-in-Joseph’s-charge;-and-with-Joseph-there-he-did-not-[need-to]-pay-attention-to-anything-except-the-food-he-ate.
Now-Joseph-was-handsome-and-attractive-in-form-and-appearance.-7-Then-after-a-time-his-master’s-wife-looked-at-Joseph-with-desire,-and-she-said,-“Lie-with-me.”-8-But-he-refused-and-said-to-his-master’s-wife,-“Look,-with-me-in-the-house,-my-master-does-not-concern-himself-with-anything;-he-has-put-everything-that-he-owns-in-my-charge.-9-“He-is-not-greater-in-this-house-than-I-am,-nor-has-he-kept-anything-from-me-except-you,-because-you-are-his-wife.-How-then-could-I-do-this-great-evil-and-sin-against-God-[and-your-husband]?”-10-And-so-it-was-that-she-spoke-to-Joseph-[persistently]-day-after-day,-but-he-did-not-listen-to-her-[plea]-to-lie-beside-her-or-be-with-her.-11-Then-it-happened-one-day-that-Joseph-went-into-the-house-to-attend-to-his-duties,-and-none-of-the-men-of-the-household-was-there-in-the-house.-12-She-caught-Joseph-by-his-[outer]-robe,-saying,-“Lie-with-me!”-But-he-left-his-robe-in-her-hand-and-ran,-and-got-outside-[the-house].-13-When-she-saw-that-he-had-left-his-robe-in-her-hand-and-had-run-outside,-14-she-called-to-the-men-of-her-household-and-said-to-them,-“Look-at-this,-your-master-has-brought-a-Hebrew-[into-the-household]-to-mock-and-insult-us;-he-came-to-me-to-lie-with-me,-and-I-screamed.-15-“When-he-heard-me-screaming,-he-left-his-robe-with-me-and-ran-outside-[the-house].”-16-So-she-left-Joseph’s-[outer]-robe-beside-her-until-his-master-came-home.-17-Then-she-told-her-husband-the-same-story,-saying,-“The-Hebrew-servant,-whom-you-brought-among-us,-came-to-me-to-mock-and-insult-me;-18-then-as-soon-as-I-raised-my-voice-and-screamed,-he-left-his-robe-with-me-and-ran-outside-[the-house].”
Joseph-Imprisoned-19-And-when-Joseph’s-master-heard-the-words-of-his-wife,-saying,-“This-is-the-way-your-servant-treated-me,”-his-anger-burned.-20-So-Joseph’s-master-took-him-and-put-him-in-the-prison,-a-place-where-the-king’s-prisoners-were-confined;-so-he-was-there-in-the-prison.-21-But-the-LORD-was-with-Joseph-and-extended-lovingkindness-to-him,-and-gave-him-favor-in-the-sight-of-the-warden.-22-The-warden-committed-to-Joseph’s-care-(management)-all-the-prisoners-who-were-in-the-prison;-so-that-whatever-was-done-there,-he-was-in-charge-of-it.-23-The-warden-paid-no-attention-to-anything-that-was-in-Joseph’s-care-because-the-LORD-was-with-him;-whatever-Joseph-did,-the-LORD-made-to-prosper.

Genesis-40
Joseph-Interprets-A-Dream

1-Now-some-time-later,-the-cupbearer-(butler)-and-the-baker-for-the-king-of-Egypt-offended-their-lord,-Egypt’s-king.-2-Pharaoh-(Sesostris-II)-was-extremely-angry-with-his-two-officials,-the-chief-of-the-cupbearers-and-the-chief-of-the-bakers.-3-He-put-them-in-confinement-in-the-house-of-the-captain-of-the-guard,-in-the-same-prison-where-Joseph-was-confined.-4-The-captain-of-the-guard-put-Joseph-in-charge-of-them,-and-he-served-them;-and-they-continued-to-be-in-custody-for-some-time.-5-Then-the-cupbearer-and-the-baker-of-the-king-of-Egypt,-who-were-confined-in-the-prison,-both-dreamed-a-dream-in-the-same-night,-each-man-with-his-[own-significant]-dream-and-each-dream-with-its-[personal]-interpretation.-6-When-Joseph-came-to-them-in-the-morning-and-looked-at-them,-[he-saw-that]-they-were-sad-and-depressed.-7-So-he-asked-Pharaoh’s-officials-who-were-in-confinement-with-him-in-his-master’s-house,-“Why-do-you-look-so-down-hearted-today?”-8-And-they-said-to-him,-“We-have-[each]-dreamed-[distinct]-dreams-and-there-is-no-one-to-interpret-them.”-So-Joseph-said-to-them,-“Do-not-interpretations-belong-to-God?-Please-tell-me-[your-dreams].”
9-So-the-chief-cupbearer-told-his-dream-to-Joseph,-and-said-to-him,-“In-my-dream-there-was-a-grapevine-in-front-of-me;-10-and-on-the-vine-were-three-branches.-Then-as-soon-as-it-budded,-its-blossoms-burst-open,-and-its-clusters-produced-ripe-grapes-[in-rapid-succession].-11-“Now-Pharaoh’s-cup-was-in-my-hand,-and-I-took-the-grapes-and-squeezed-them-into-Pharaoh’s-cup;-then-I-placed-the-cup-into-Pharaoh’s-hand.”-12-Then-Joseph-said-to-him,-“This-is-the-interpretation-of-it:-the-three-branches-represent-three-days;-13-within-three-more-days-Pharaoh-will-lift-up-your-head-(present-you-in-public)-and-restore-you-to-your-position;-and-you-will-[again]-put-Pharaoh’s-cup-into-his-hand-just-as-[you-did]-when-you-were-his-cupbearer.-14-Only-think-of-me-when-it-goes-well-with-you,-and-please-show-me-kindness-by-mentioning-me-to-Pharaoh-and-get-me-out-of-this-house.-15-“For-in-fact-I-was-taken-(stolen)-from-the-land-of-the-Hebrews-by-[unlawful]-force,-and-even-here-I-have-done-nothing-for-which-they-should-put-me-in-the-dungeon.”
16-When-the-chief-baker-saw-that-the-interpretation-[of-the-dream]-was-good,-he-said-to-Joseph,-“I-also-dreamed,-and-[in-my-dream]-there-were-three-cake-baskets-on-my-head;-17-and-in-the-top-basket-there-were-some-of-all-sorts-of-baked-food-for-Pharaoh,-but-the-birds-[of-prey]-were-eating-[these-foods]-out-of-the-basket-on-my-head.”-18-Joseph-answered,-“This-is-the-interpretation-of-it:-the-three-baskets-represent-three-days;-19-within-three-more-days-Pharaoh-will-lift-up-your-head-and-will-hang-you-on-a-tree-(gallows,-pole),-and-[you-will-not-so-much-as-be-given-a-burial,-but]-the-birds-will-eat-your-flesh.”
20-Now-on-the-third-day,-[which-was]-the-Pharaoh’s-birthday,-he-[released-the-two-men-from-prison-and]-made-a-feast-for-all-his-servants;-and-he-lifted-up-the-head-of-the-chief-cupbearer-and-the-head-of-the-chief-baker-[that-is,-presented-them-in-public]-among-his-servants.-21-He-restored-the-chief-cupbearer-to-his-office,-and-the-cupbearer-[once-again]-put-the-cup-into-Pharaoh’s-hand;-22-but-Pharaoh-hanged-the-chief-baker,-just-as-Joseph-had-interpreted-[the-meaning-of-the-dreams]-to-them.-23-Yet-[even-after-all-that]-the-chief-cupbearer-did-not-remember-Joseph,-but-forgot-[all-about]-him.

Genesis-41
Pharaoh’s-Dream

1-Now-it-happened-at-the-end-of-two-full-years-that-Pharaoh-dreamed-that-he-was-standing-by-the-Nile.-2-And-lo,-there-came-up-out-of-the-Nile-seven-[healthy]-cows,-sleek-and-handsome-and-fat;-and-they-grazed-in-the-reed-grass-[in-a-marshy-pasture].-3-Then-behold,-seven-other-cows-came-up-after-them-out-of-the-Nile,-ugly-and-gaunt-and-raw-boned,-and-stood-by-the-fat-cows-on-the-bank-of-the-Nile.-4-Then-the-ugly-and-gaunt-and-raw-boned-cows-ate-up-the-seven-sleek-and-fat-cows.-Then-Pharaoh-awoke.-5-Then-he-fell-asleep-and-dreamed-a-second-time;-and-behold,-seven-ears-of-grain-came-up-on-a-single-stalk,-plump-and-good.-6-Then-behold,-seven-ears-[of-grain],-thin-and-dried-up-by-the-east-wind,-sprouted-after-them.-7-Then-the-thin-ears-swallowed-the-seven-plump-and-full-ears.-And-Pharaoh-awoke,-and-it-was-a-dream.-8-So-when-morning-came-his-spirit-was-troubled-and-disturbed-and-he-sent-and-called-for-all-the-magicians-and-all-the-wise-men-of-Egypt.-And-Pharaoh-told-them-his-dreams,-but-no-one-could-interpret-them-to-him.

9-Then-the-chief-cupbearer-spoke-to-Pharaoh,-saying,-“I-would-mention-my-faults-today.-10-[Two-years-ago]-Pharaoh-was-angry-with-his-servants,-and-he-put-me-in-confinement-in-the-house-of-the-captain-of-the-guard,-both-me-and-the-chief-baker.-11-We-dreamed-a-dream-on-the-same-night,-he-and-I;-each-of-us-dreamed-according-to-[the-significance-of]-the-interpretation-of-his-own-dream.-12-Now-there-was-with-us-[in-the-prison]-a-young-man,-a-Hebrew,-servant-to-the-captain-of-the-guard;-and-we-told-him,-and-he-interpreted-our-dreams-for-us,-to-each-man-according-to-the-significance-of-his-own-dream.-13-“And-just-as-he-interpreted-[the-dreams]-for-us,-so-it-happened;-I-was-restored-to-my-office-[as-chief-cupbearer],-and-the-baker-was-hanged.”

Joseph-Interprets-14-Then-Pharaoh-sent-and-called-for-Joseph,-and-they-hurriedly-brought-him-out-of-the-dungeon;-and-when-Joseph-shaved-himself-and-changed-his-clothes-[making-himself-presentable],-he-came-to-Pharaoh.-15-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“I-have-dreamed-a-dream,-and-there-is-no-one-who-can-interpret-it;-and-I-have-heard-it-said-about-you-that-you-can-understand-a-dream-and-interpret-it.”-16-Joseph-answered-Pharaoh,-“It-is-not-in-me-[to-interpret-the-dream];-God-[not-I]-will-give-Pharaoh-a-favorable-answer-[through-me].”-17-So-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“In-my-dream,-I-was-standing-on-the-bank-of-the-Nile;-18-and-seven-fat,-sleek-and-handsome-cows-came-up-out-of-the-river,-and-they-grazed-in-the-reed-grass-[of-a-marshy-pasture].-19-Lo,-seven-other-cows-came-up-after-them,-very-ugly-and-gaunt-[just-skin-and-bones];-such-emaciated-animals-as-I-have-never-seen-in-all-the-land-of-Egypt.-20-And-the-lean-and-ugly-cows-ate-up-the-first-seven-fat-cows.-21-Yet-when-they-had-devoured-them,-it-could-not-be-detected-that-they-had-eaten-them,-because-they-were-still-as-thin-and-emaciated-as-before.-Then-I-awoke-[but-again-I-fell-asleep-and-dreamed].-22-I-saw-in-my-[second]-dream,-seven-ears-[of-grain],-plump-and-good,-growing-on-a-single-stalk;-23-and-lo,-seven-[other]-ears,-withered,-thin,-and-scorched-by-the-east-wind,-sprouted-after-them;-24-and-the-thin-ears-devoured-the-seven-good-ears.-Now-I-told-this-to-the-magicians-and-soothsayers,-but-there-was-no-one-who-could-explain-it-[to-me].”
25-Then-Joseph-said-to-Pharaoh,-“The-[two]-dreams-are-one-[and-the-same-and-have-one-interpretation];-God-has-shown-Pharaoh-what-He-is-about-to-do.-26-The-seven-good-cows-are-seven-years,-and-the-seven-good-ears-are-seven-years;-the-[two]-dreams-are-one-[and-the-same].-27-The-seven-thin-and-ugly-cows-that-came-up-after-them-are-seven-years;-and-also-the-seven-thin-ears,-dried-up-and-scorched-by-the-east-wind,-they-are-seven-years-of-famine-and-hunger.-28-This-is-the-message-just-as-I-have-told-Pharaoh:-God-has-shown-Pharaoh-what-He-is-about-to-do.-29-Listen-very-carefully:-seven-years-of-great-abundance-will-come-throughout-all-the-land-of-Egypt;-30-but-afterward-seven-years-of-famine-and-hunger-will-come,-and-[there-will-be-such-desperate-need-that]-all-the-great-abundance-[of-the-previous-years]-will-be-forgotten-in-the-land-of-Egypt-[as-if-it-never-happened],-and-famine-and-destitution-will-ravage-and-destroy-the-land.-31-So-the-great-abundance-will-become-forgotten-in-the-land-because-of-that-subsequent-famine,-for-it-will-be-very-severe.-32-That-the-dream-was-repeated-twice-to-Pharaoh-[and-in-two-different-ways]-indicates-that-this-matter-is-fully-determined-and-established-by-God,-and-God-will-bring-it-to-pass-very-quickly.-33-So-now-let-Pharaoh-[prepare-ahead-and]-look-for-a-man-discerning-and-clear-headed-and-wise,-and-set-him-[in-charge]-over-the-land-of-Egypt-[as-governor-under-Pharaoh].-34-Let-Pharaoh-take-action-to-appoint-overseers-and-officials-over-the-land,-and-set-aside-one-fifth-[of-the-produce]-of-the-[entire]-land-of-Egypt-in-the-seven-years-of-abundance.-35-Let-them-gather-[as-a-tax]-all-[of-the-fifth-of]-the-food-of-these-good-years-that-are-coming,-and-store-up-grain-under-the-direction-and-authority-of-Pharaoh,-and-let-them-guard-the-food-[in-fortified-granaries]-in-the-cities.-36-“That-food-shall-be-put-[in-storage]-as-a-reserve-for-the-land-against-the-seven-years-of-famine-and-hunger-which-will-occur-in-the-land-of-Egypt,-so-that-the-land-(people)-will-not-be-ravaged-during-the-famine.”
37-Now-the-plan-seemed-good-to-Pharaoh-and-to-all-of-his-servants.-Joseph-Is-Made-a-Ruler-of-Egypt-38-So-Pharaoh-said-to-his-servants,-“Can-we-find-a-man-like-this-[a-man-equal-to-Joseph],-in-whom-is-the-divine-spirit-[of-God]?”-39-Then-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“Since-[your]-God-has-shown-you-all-this,-there-is-no-one-as-discerning-and-clear-headed-and-wise-as-you-are.-40-“You-shall-have-charge-over-my-house,-and-all-my-people-shall-be-governed-according-to-your-word-and-pay-respect-[to-you-with-reverence,-submission,-and-obedience];-only-in-[matters-of]-the-throne-will-I-be-greater-than-you-[in-Egypt].”-41-Then-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“See,-I-have-set-you-[in-charge]-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.”-42-Then-Pharaoh-took-off-his-signet-ring-from-his-hand-and-put-it-on-Joseph’s-hand,-and-dressed-him-in-[official]-vestments-of-fine-linen-and-put-a-gold-chain-around-his-neck.-43-He-had-him-ride-in-his-second-chariot;-and-runners-proclaimed-before-him,-“[Attention,]-bow-the-knee!”-And-he-set-him-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.-44-Moreover,-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“Though-I-am-Pharaoh,-yet-without-your-permission-shall-no-man-raise-his-hand-[to-do-anything]-or-set-his-foot-[to-go-anywhere]-in-all-the-land-of-Egypt-[all-classes-of-people-shall-submit-to-your-authority].”-45-Then-Pharaoh-named-Joseph-Zaphenath-paneah;-and-he-gave-him-Asenath,-the-daughter-of-Potiphera,-priest-of-On-(Heliopolis-in-Egypt),-as-his-wife.-And-Joseph-went-out-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt-[to-inspect-and-govern-it].
46-Now-Joseph-[had-been-in-Egypt-thirteen-years-and]-was-thirty-years-old-when-he-stood-before-Pharaoh,-king-of-Egypt.-Joseph-departed-from-the-presence-of-Pharaoh-and-went-through-all-the-land-of-Egypt-[performing-his-duties].-47-In-the-seven-abundant-years-the-earth-produced-handfuls-[for-each-seed-planted].-48-And-Joseph-gathered-all-the-[surplus]-food-of-the-seven-[good]-years-in-the-land-of-Egypt-and-stored-[enormous-quantities-of]-the-food-in-the-cities.-He-stored-away-in-every-city-the-food-[collected]-from-its-own-surrounding-fields.-49-Thus-Joseph-gathered-and-stored-up-grain-in-great-abundance-like-the-sand-of-the-sea,-until-he-stopped-counting-it,-for-it-could-not-be-measured.
The-Sons-of-Joseph-50-Now-two-sons-were-born-to-Joseph-before-the-years-of-famine-came,-whom-Asenath,-the-daughter-of-Potiphera,-priest-of-On,-bore-to-him.-51-Joseph-named-the-firstborn-Manasseh-(causing-to-forget),-for-he-said,-“God-has-made-me-forget-all-my-trouble-and-hardship-and-all-[the-sorrow-of-the-loss-of]-my-father’s-household.”-52-He-named-the-second-[son]-Ephraim-(fruitfulness),-for-“God-has-caused-me-to-be-fruitful-and-very-successful-in-the-land-of-my-suffering.”

53-When-the-seven-years-of-plenty-came-to-an-end-in-the-land-of-Egypt,-54-the-seven-years-of-famine-began-to-come,-just-as-Joseph-had-said-[they-would];-the-famine-was-in-all-the-[surrounding]-lands,-but-in-the-land-of-Egypt-there-was-bread-(food).-55-So-when-all-the-land-of-Egypt-was-famished,-the-people-cried-out-to-Pharaoh-for-food;-and-Pharaoh-said-to-all-the-Egyptians,-“Go-to-Joseph;-do-whatever-he-says-to-you.”-56-When-the-famine-was-spread-over-all-the-land,-Joseph-opened-all-the-storehouses,-and-sold-[surplus-grain]-to-the-Egyptians;-and-the-famine-grew-[extremely]-severe-in-the-land-of-Egypt.-57-And-[the-people-of]-all-countries-came-to-Egypt-to-Joseph-to-buy-grain,-because-the-famine-was-severe-over-all-the-[known]-earth.

Genesis-42
Joseph’s-Brothers-Sent-To-Egypt

1Now-when-Jacob-(Israel)-learned-that-there-was-grain-in-Egypt,-he-said-to-his-sons,-“Why-are-you-staring-at-one-another-[in-bewilderment-and-not-taking-action]?”-2He-said,-“I-have-heard-that-there-is-grain-in-Egypt;-go-down-there-and-buy-[some]-grain-for-us,-so-that-we-may-live-and-not-die-[of-starvation].”-3So-ten-of-Joseph’s-brothers-went-down-to-buy-grain-in-Egypt.-4But-Jacob-did-not-send-Benjamin,-Joseph’s-[younger]-brother,-with-his-brothers,-for-he-said,-“I-am-afraid-that-some-harm-or-injury-may-come-to-him.”-5So-the-sons-of-Israel-came-[to-Egypt]-to-buy-grain-along-with-the-others-who-were-coming,-for-famine-was-in-the-land-of-Canaan-also.

6Now-Joseph-was-the-ruler-over-the-land,-and-he-was-the-one-who-sold-[grain]-to-all-the-people-of-the-land;-and-Joseph’s-[half]-brothers-came-and-bowed-down-before-him-with-their-faces-to-the-ground.-7When-Joseph-saw-his-brothers-he-recognized-them,-but-[hiding-his-identity]-he-treated-them-as-strangers-and-spoke-harshly-to-them.-He-said-to-them,-“Where-have-you-come-from?”-And-they-said,-“From-the-land-of-Canaan,-to-buy-food.”

8Joseph-recognized-his-brothers,-but-they-did-not-recognize-him.-9Joseph-remembered-the-dreams-he-had-dreamed-about-them,-and-said-to-them,-“You-are-spies;-you-have-come-[with-a-malicious-purpose]-to-observe-the-undefended-parts-of-our-land.”-10But-they-said-to-him,-“No,-my-lord,-for-your-servants-have-[only]-come-to-buy-food.-11“We-are-all-the-sons-of-one-man;-we-are-honest-men,-your-servants-are-not-spies.”-12Yet-he-said-to-them,-“No,-you-have-come-to-see-the-undefended-parts-of-our-land.”-13But-they-said,-“Your-servants-are-twelve-brothers-[in-all],-the-sons-of-one-man-in-the-land-of-Canaan;-please-listen:-the-youngest-is-with-our-father-today,-and-one-is-no-longer-alive.”-14Joseph-said-to-them,-“It-is-as-I-said-to-you,-you-are-spies.-15In-this-way-you-shall-be-tested:-by-the-life-of-Pharaoh,-you-shall-not-leave-this-place-unless-your-youngest-brother-comes-here!-16“Send-one-of-you-[back-home],-and-let-him-bring-your-brother-[here],-while-[the-rest-of]-you-remain-confined,-so-that-your-words-may-be-tested,-[to-see]-whether-there-is-any-truth-in-you-[and-your-story];-or-else,-by-the-life-of-Pharaoh,-certainly-you-are-spies.”-17Then-Joseph-put-them-all-in-prison-for-three-days.

18Now-Joseph-said-to-them-on-the-third-day,-“Do-this-and-[you-may]-live,-for-I-fear-God:-19if-you-are-honest-men,-let-one-of-your-brothers-be-confined-in-your-[place-here-in]-prison;-but-as-for-the-rest-of-you,-go,-carry-grain-for-the-famine-in-your-households,-20but-bring-your-youngest-brother-to-me,-so-your-words-will-be-verified-and-you-will-not-die.”-And-they-did-so.-21And-they-said-to-one-another,-“Truly-we-are-guilty-regarding-our-brother-[Joseph],-because-we-saw-the-distress-and-anguish-of-his-soul-when-he-pleaded-with-us-[to-let-him-go],-yet-we-would-not-listen-[to-his-cry];-so-this-distress-and-anguish-has-come-on-us.”-22Reuben-answered-them,-“Did-I-not-tell-you,-‘Do-not-sin-against-the-boy’;-and-you-would-not-listen?-Now-the-accounting-for-his-blood-is-required-[of-us-for-we-are-guilty-of-his-death].”-23They-did-not-know-that-Joseph-understood-[their-conversation],-because-he-spoke-to-them-through-an-interpreter.-24He-turned-away-from-his-brothers-and-[left-the-room-and]-wept;-then-he-returned-and-talked-with-them,-and-took-Simeon-from-them-and-bound-him-in-front-of-them-[to-be-kept-as-a-hostage-in-Egypt].-25Then-Joseph-gave-orders-[privately]-that-their-bags-be-filled-with-grain,-and-that-every-man’s-money-[used-to-pay-for-the-grain]-be-put-back-in-his-sack,-and-that-provisions-be-given-to-them-for-the-journey.-And-so-this-was-done-for-them.

26They-loaded-their-donkeys-with-grain-and-left-from-there.-27And-at-the-lodging-place,-as-one-of-them-opened-his-sack-to-feed-his-donkey,-he-saw-his-money-in-the-opening-of-his-sack.-28And-he-said-to-his-brothers,-“My-money-has-been-returned!-Here-it-is-in-my-sack!”-And-their-hearts-sank,-and-they-were-afraid-and-turned-trembling-to-one-another,-saying,-“What-is-this-that-God-has-done-to-us?”

The-Return-to-Canaan-29When-they-came-to-Jacob-their-father-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-they-told-him-everything-that-had-happened-to-them,-saying,-30“The-man-who-is-the-lord-of-the-land-spoke-harshly-to-us,-and-took-us-for-spies-of-the-land.-31But-we-told-him,-‘We-are-honest-men;-we-are-not-spies.-32‘We-are-twelve-brothers,-sons-of-our-father;-one-is-no-longer-alive,-and-the-youngest-is-with-our-father-today-in-the-land-of-Canaan.’-33And-the-man,-the-lord-of-the-country,-said-to-us,-‘By-this-[test]-I-will-know-that-you-are-honest-men:-leave-one-of-your-brothers-here-with-me-and-take-grain-for-your-starving-households-and-go.-34‘Bring-your-youngest-brother-to-me;-then-I-will-know-that-you-are-not-spies,-but-that-you-are-honest-men.-Then-I-will-return-your-[imprisoned]-brother-[back]-to-you,-and-you-may-trade-and-do-business-in-the-land.’”

35Now-when-they-emptied-their-sacks,-every-man’s-bundle-of-money-[paid-to-buy-grain]-was-in-his-sack.-When-they-and-their-father-saw-the-bundles-of-money,-they-were-afraid.-36Jacob-their-father-said-to-them,-“You-have-bereaved-me-[by-causing-the-loss]-of-my-children.-Joseph-is-no-more,-and-Simeon-is-no-more,-and-you-would-take-Benjamin-[from-me].-All-these-things-are-[working]-against-me.”-37Then-Reuben-spoke-to-his-father,-“You-may-put-my-two-sons-to-death-if-I-do-not-bring-Benjamin-back-to-you;-put-him-in-my-care,-and-I-will-return-him-to-you.”-38But-Jacob-said,-“My-son-shall-not-go-down-[to-Egypt]-with-you;-for-his-brother-is-dead,-and-he-alone-is-left-[of-Rachel’s-children].-If-any-harm-or-accident-should-happen-to-him-on-the-journey-you-are-taking,-then-you-will-bring-my-gray-hair-down-to-Sheol-(the-place-of-the-dead)-in-sorrow.”

Genesis-43
The-Return-To-Egypt

1Now-the-famine-was-very-severe-in-the-land-[of-Canaan].-2And-it-happened-that-when-the-families-of-Jacob’s-sons-had-finished-eating-[all-of]-the-grain-which-they-had-brought-from-Egypt,-their-father-said-to-them,-“Go-again,-buy-us-a-little-food.”-3But-Judah-said-to-him,-“The-man-[representing-Pharaoh]-solemnly-and-sternly-warned-us,-saying,-‘You-will-not-see-my-face-[again]-unless-your-brother-is-with-you.’-4If-you-will-send-our-brother-with-us,-we-will-go-down-[to-Egypt]-and-buy-you-food.-5“But-if-you-will-not-send-him,-we-will-not-go-down-there;-for-the-man-said-to-us,-‘You-will-not-see-my-face-unless-your-brother-is-with-you.’”-6And-Israel-(Jacob)-said,-“Why-did-you-treat-me-so-badly-by-telling-the-man-that-you-had-another-brother?”-7And-they-said,-“The-man-asked-us-straightforward-questions-about-ourselves-and-our-relatives.-He-said,-‘Is-your-father-still-alive?-Have-you-another-brother?’-And-we-answered-him-accordingly.-How-could-we-possibly-know-that-he-would-say,-‘Bring-your-brother-down-[here-to-Egypt]’?”-8Judah-said-to-Israel-his-father,-“Send-the-young-man-with-me-and-we-will-get-up-and-go-[buy-food],-so-that-we-may-live-and-not-die-[of-starvation],-we-as-well-as-you-and-our-little-ones.-9I-will-be-security-(a-guarantee)-for-him;-you-may-hold-me-[personally]-responsible-for-him.-If-I-do-not-bring-him-[back]-to-you-and-place-him-[safely]-before-you,-then-let-me-bear-the-blame-before-you-forever.-10“For-if-we-had-not-delayed-like-this,-surely-by-now-we-would-have-returned-the-second-time.”

11Then-their-father-Israel-said-to-them,-“If-it-must-be-so,-then-do-this;-take-some-of-the-choicest-products-of-the-land-in-your-sacks,-and-carry-it-as-a-present-[of-tribute]-to-the-man-[representing-Pharaoh],-a-little-balm-and-a-little-honey,-aromatic-spices-or-gum,-resin,-pistachio-nuts,-and-almonds.-12Take-double-the-[amount-of]-money-with-you,-and-take-back-the-money-that-was-returned-in-the-opening-of-your-sacks;-perhaps-it-was-an-oversight.-13Take-your-brother-[Benjamin]-also,-and-get-up,-and-go-to-the-man;-14and-may-God-Almighty-grant-you-compassion-and-favor-before-the-man,-so-that-he-will-release-to-you-your-other-brother-[Simeon]-and-Benjamin.-And-as-for-me,-if-I-am-bereaved-of-my-children-[Joseph,-Simeon,-and-Benjamin],-I-am-bereaved.”-15Then-the-men-took-the-present,-and-they-took-double-the-[amount-of]-money-with-them,-and-Benjamin;-then-they-left-and-went-down-to-Egypt-and-stood-before-Joseph.

Joseph-Sees-Benjamin-16When-Joseph-saw-Benjamin-with-them,-he-said-to-the-steward-of-his-house,-“Bring-the-men-into-the-house,-and-kill-an-animal-and-make-[a-meal]-ready;-for-the-men-will-dine-with-me-at-noon.”-17So-the-man-did-as-Joseph-said,-and-brought-the-men-to-Joseph’s-house.-18The-men-were-afraid,-because-they-were-brought-to-Joseph’s-house;-and-[expecting-the-worst]-they-said,-“It-is-because-of-the-money-that-was-returned-in-our-sacks-the-first-time-[we-came]-that-we-are-being-brought-in,-so-that-he-may-find-a-reason-to-accuse-us-and-assail-us,-and-take-us-as-slaves,-and-seize-our-donkeys.”-19So-they-approached-the-steward-of-Joseph’s-house,-and-talked-with-him-at-the-entrance-of-the-house,-20and-said,-“Oh,-my-lord,-we-indeed-came-down-here-the-first-time-to-buy-food;-21and-when-we-arrived-at-the-inn-[after-leaving-here],-we-opened-our-sacks-and-there-was-each-man’s-money-[with-which-he-had-paid-for-grain],-in-full,-returned-in-the-mouth-of-his-sack.-So-we-have-brought-it-back-[this-time].-22“We-have-also-brought-down-with-us-additional-money-to-buy-food;-we-do-not-know-who-put-our-money-[back]-in-our-sacks-[last-time].”-23But-the-steward-[encouraged-them-and]-said,-“Peace-be-to-you,-do-not-be-afraid;-your-God-and-the-God-of-your-father-has-[miraculously]-given-you-treasure-in-your-sacks.-I-[already]-had-your-money-[which-you-paid-to-us].”-Then-he-brought-Simeon-out-to-them.-24Then-the-steward-brought-the-men-into-Joseph’s-house-and-gave-them-water,-and-they-washed-[the-dust-off]-their-feet;-and-he-gave-their-donkeys-feed.-25So-they-prepared-the-present-[of-tribute]-for-Joseph-before-his-arrival-at-noon;-for-they-had-heard-that-they-were-to-eat-a-meal-there.

26When-Joseph-came-home,-they-brought-into-the-house-to-him-the-present-[of-tribute]-which-they-had-with-them-and-bowed-to-the-ground-before-him.-27He-asked-them-about-their-well-being,-and-said,-“Is-your-old-father-well,-of-whom-you-spoke?-Is-he-still-alive?”-28And-they-answered,-“Your-servant-our-father-is-in-good-health;-he-is-still-alive.”-And-they-bowed-down-[their-heads-before-Joseph]-in-respect.-29And-he-looked-up-and-saw-his-brother-Benjamin,-his-mother’s-[only-other]-son,-and-said,-“Is-this-your-youngest-brother,-of-whom-you-spoke-to-me?”-And-Joseph-said,-“God-be-gracious-to-you-and-show-you-favor,-my-son.”-30Then-Joseph-hurried-out-[of-the-room]-because-his-heart-was-deeply-touched-over-his-brother,-and-he-sought-privacy-to-weep;-so-he-entered-his-chamber-and-wept-there.-31Then-he-washed-his-face-and-came-out,-and,-restraining-himself,-said,-“Let-the-meal-be-served.”-32So-the-servants-served-Joseph-by-himself-[in-honor-of-his-rank],-and-his-brothers-by-themselves,-and-the-Egyptians-who-ate-with-him-by-themselves,-because-[according-to-custom]-the-Egyptians-could-not-eat-food-with-the-Hebrews,-for-that-is-loathsome-to-the-Egyptians.-33Now-Joseph’s-brothers-were-seated-[by-the-steward]-before-him-[in-the-order-of-their-birth]—the-firstborn-according-to-his-birthright-and-the-youngest-according-to-his-youth;-and-the-men-looked-at-one-another-in-astonishment-[because-so-much-was-known-about-them].-34Joseph-selected-and-sent-portions-to-them-from-his-own-table,-but-Benjamin’s-portion-was-five-times-as-much-as-any-of-theirs.-So-they-feasted-and-drank-freely-and-celebrated-with-him.

Genesis-44
The-Brothers-Are-Brought-Back

1And-he-commanded-the-steward-of-his-house,-saying,-“Fill-the-men’s-sacks-with-food,-as-much-as-they-can-carry,-and-put-every-man’s-[grain]-money-in-the-mouth-of-the-sack.-2“Put-my-[personal]-cup,-the-silver-cup,-in-the-mouth-of-the-sack-of-the-youngest,-with-his-grain-money.”-And-the-steward-did-as-Joseph-had-told-him.-3As-soon-as-the-morning-was-light,-the-men-were-sent-away,-they-and-their-donkeys.-4When-they-had-left-the-city,-and-were-not-yet-far-away,-Joseph-said-to-his-steward,-“Get-up,-follow-after-the-men;-and-when-you-overtake-them,-say-to-them,-‘Why-have-you-repaid-evil-[to-us]-for-good-[paid-to-you]?-5‘Is-this-not-my-lord’s-drinking-cup-and-the-one-which-he-uses-for-divination?-You-have-done-[a-great-and-unforgivable]-wrong-in-doing-this.’”

6So-the-steward-overtook-them-and-he-said-these-words-to-them.-7They-said-to-him,-“Why-does-my-lord-speak-these-things?-Far-be-it-from-your-servants-to-do-such-a-thing!-8Please-remember,-the-money-which-we-found-in-the-mouths-of-our-sacks-we-have-brought-back-to-you-from-the-land-of-Canaan.-Is-it-likely-then-that-we-would-steal-silver-or-gold-from-your-master’s-house?-9“With-whomever-of-your-servants-your-master’s-cup-is-found,-let-him-die,-and-the-rest-of-us-will-be-my-lord’s-slaves.”-10And-the-steward-said,-“Now-let-it-be-as-you-say;-he-with-whom-the-cup-is-found-will-be-my-slave,-but-the-rest-of-you-shall-be-blameless.”-11Then-every-man-quickly-lowered-his-sack-to-the-ground-and-each-man-opened-his-sack-[confident-the-cup-would-not-be-found-among-them].-12The-steward-searched,-beginning-with-the-eldest-and-ending-with-the-youngest,-and-the-cup-was-found-in-Benjamin’s-sack.-13Then-they-tore-their-clothes-[in-grief];-and-after-each-man-had-loaded-his-donkey-again,-they-returned-to-the-city.

14When-Judah-and-his-brothers-came-to-Joseph’s-house,-he-was-still-there;-and-they-fell-to-the-ground-before-him.-15Joseph-spoke-harshly-to-them,-“What-is-this-thing-that-you-have-done?-Do-you-not-realize-that-such-a-man-as-I-can-indeed-practice-divination-and-foretell-[everything-you-do-without-outside-knowledge-of-it]?”-16So-Judah-said,-“What-can-we-say-to-my-lord?-What-can-we-reply?-Or-how-can-we-clear-ourselves,-since-God-has-exposed-the-sin-and-guilt-of-your-servants?-Behold,-we-are-my-lord’s-slaves,-the-rest-of-us-as-well-as-he-with-whom-the-cup-is-found.”-17But-Joseph-said,-“Far-be-it-from-me-that-I-should-do-that;-but-the-man-in-whose-hand-the-cup-has-been-found,-he-will-be-my-servant;-and-as-for-[the-rest-of]-you,-get-up-and-go-in-peace-to-your-father.”

18Then-Judah-approached-him,-and-said,-“O-my-lord,-please-let-your-servant-say-a-word-to-you-in-private,-and-do-not-let-your-anger-blaze-against-your-servant,-for-you-are-equal-to-Pharaoh-[so-I-speak-as-if-directly-to-him].-19My-lord-asked-his-servants,-saying,-‘Have-you-a-father-or-a-brother?’-20We-said-to-my-lord,-‘We-have-an-old-father-and-a-young-[brother,-Benjamin,-the]-child-of-his-old-age.-Now-his-brother-[Joseph]-is-dead,-and-he-alone-is-left-of-[the-two-sons-born-of]-his-mother,-and-his-father-loves-him.’-21Then-you-said-to-your-servants,-‘Bring-him-down-to-me-that-I-may-actually-see-him.’-22But-we-said-to-my-lord,-‘The-young-man-cannot-leave-his-father,-for-if-he-should-leave-his-father,-his-father-would-die.’-23You-said-to-your-servants,-‘Unless-your-youngest-brother-comes-with-you,-you-shall-not-see-my-face-again.’-24So-when-we-went-back-to-your-servant-my-father,-we-told-him-what-my-lord-had-said.-25Our-father-said,-‘Go-back-[to-Egypt],-and-buy-us-a-little-food.’-26But-we-said,-‘We-cannot-go-down-[to-Egypt].-If-our-youngest-brother-is-with-us,-then-we-will-go-down-[there];-for-we-[were-sternly-told-that-we]-cannot-see-the-man’s-face-unless-our-youngest-brother-is-with-us.’-27Your-servant-my-father-said-to-us,-‘You-know-that-my-wife-[Rachel]-bore-me-[only]-two-sons.-28‘And-one-[son]-went-out-from-me,-and-I-said,-“Surely-he-is-torn-to-pieces,”-and-I-have-not-seen-him-since.-29‘If-you-take-this-one-also-from-me,-and-harm-or-an-accident-happens-to-him,-you-will-bring-my-gray-hair-down-to-Sheol-in-sorrow.’-30Now,-therefore,-when-I-come-to-your-servant-my-father,-and-the-young-man-is-not-with-us,-since-his-life-is-bound-up-in-the-young-man’s-life,-31when-he-sees-that-the-young-man-is-not-with-us,-he-will-die;-and-your-servants-will-bring-the-gray-hair-of-your-servant-our-father-down-to-Sheol-in-[great]-sorrow.-32For-your-servant-became-security-for-the-young-man-to-my-father,-saying,-‘If-I-do-not-bring-him-back-to-you,-then-let-me-bear-the-blame-before-my-father-forever.’-33Now,-therefore,-please-let-your-servant-(Judah)-remain-here-instead-of-the-youth-[to-be]-a-slave-to-my-lord,-and-let-the-young-man-go-home-with-his-brothers.-34“How-can-I-go-up-to-my-father-if-the-young-man-is-not-with-me—for-fear-that-I-would-see-the-tragedy-that-would-overtake-my-[elderly]-father-[if-Benjamin-does-not-return]?”

Genesis-45
Joseph-Shows-Kindness-To-His-Brothers

1Then-Joseph-could-not-control-himself-[any-longer]-in-front-of-all-those-who-attended-him,-and-he-called-out,-“Have-everyone-leave-me.”-So-no-man-stood-there-when-Joseph-revealed-himself-to-his-brothers.-2Joseph-wept-aloud,-and-the-Egyptians-[who-had-just-left-him]-heard-it,-and-the-household-of-Pharaoh-heard-of-it.-3Then-Joseph-said-to-his-brothers,-“I-am-Joseph!-Is-my-father-still-alive?”-But-his-brothers-were-speechless,-for-they-were-stunned-and-dismayed-by-[the-fact-that-they-were-in]-Joseph’s-presence.

4And-Joseph-said-to-his-brothers,-“Please-come-closer-to-me.”-And-they-approached-him.-And-he-said,-“I-am-Joseph-your-brother,-whom-you-sold-into-Egypt.-5Now-do-not-be-distressed-or-angry-with-yourselves-because-you-sold-me-here,-for-God-sent-me-ahead-of-you-to-save-life-and-preserve-our-family.-6For-the-famine-has-been-in-the-land-these-two-years,-and-there-are-still-five-more-years-in-which-there-will-be-no-plowing-and-harvesting.-7God-sent-me-[to-Egypt]-ahead-of-you-to-preserve-for-you-a-remnant-on-the-earth,-and-to-keep-you-alive-by-a-great-escape.-8So-now-it-was-not-you-who-sent-me-here,-but-God;-and-He-has-made-me-a-father-to-Pharaoh-and-lord-of-all-his-household-and-ruler-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.-9Hurry-and-go-up-to-my-father,-and-tell-him,-‘Your-son-Joseph-says-this-to-you:-God-has-made-me-lord-of-all-Egypt;-come-down-to-me,-do-not-delay.-10You-shall-live-in-the-land-of-Goshen-[the-best-pasture-land-of-Egypt],-and-you-shall-be-close-to-me—you-and-your-children-and-your-grandchildren,-your-flocks-and-your-herds-and-all-you-have.-11“There-I-will-provide-for-you-and-sustain-you,-so-that-you-and-your-household-and-all-that-are-yours-may-not-become-impoverished,-for-there-are-still-five-years-of-famine-to-come.”’-12Look!-Your-eyes-see,-and-the-eyes-of-my-brother-Benjamin-see,-that-I-am-speaking-to-you-[personally-in-your-language-and-not-through-an-interpreter].-13“Now-you-must-tell-my-father-of-all-my-splendor-and-power-in-Egypt,-and-of-everything-that-you-have-seen;-and-you-must-hurry-and-bring-my-father-down-here.”-14Then-he-embraced-his-brother-Benjamin’s-neck-and-wept,-and-Benjamin-wept-on-his-neck.-15He-kissed-all-his-brothers-and-wept-on-them,-and-afterward-his-brothers-talked-with-him.

16When-the-news-was-heard-in-Pharaoh’s-house-that-Joseph’s-brothers-had-come,-it-pleased-Pharaoh-and-his-servants.-17Then-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“Tell-your-brothers,-‘Do-this:-load-your-animals-and-return-to-the-land-of-Canaan-[without-delay],-18and-get-your-father-and-your-households-and-come-to-me.-I-will-give-you-the-best-of-the-land-of-Egypt-and-you-will-eat-the-fat-(the-finest-produce)-of-the-land.’-19Now-you-[brothers-of-Joseph]-are-ordered-[by-Pharaoh],-‘Do-this:-take-wagons-from-the-land-of-Egypt-for-your-little-ones-and-for-your-wives,-and-bring-your-father-and-come.-20‘Do-not-be-concerned-with-your-goods,-for-the-best-of-all-the-land-of-Egypt-is-yours.’”

21Then-the-sons-of-Israel-did-so;-and-Joseph-gave-them-wagons-according-to-the-command-of-Pharaoh,-and-gave-them-provisions-for-the-journey.-22To-each-of-them-Joseph-gave-changes-of-clothing,-but-to-Benjamin-he-gave-three-hundred-pieces-of-silver-and-five-changes-of-clothing.-23To-his-father-he-sent-the-following:-ten-male-donkeys-loaded-with-the-good-things-of-Egypt,-and-ten-female-donkeys-loaded-with-grain-and-bread-and-provision-for-his-father-[to-supply-all-who-were-with-him]-on-the-journey.

24So-he-sent-his-brothers-away,-and-as-they-departed,-he-said-to-them,-“See-that-you-do-not-quarrel-on-the-journey-[about-how-to-explain-this-to-our-father].”-25So-they-went-up-from-Egypt,-and-came-to-the-land-of-Canaan-to-Jacob-their-father,-26and-they-said-to-him,-“Joseph-is-still-alive,-and-indeed-he-is-ruler-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.”-But-Jacob-was-stunned-and-his-heart-almost-stopped-beating,-because-he-did-not-believe-them.-27When-they-told-him-everything-that-Joseph-had-said-to-them,-and-when-he-saw-the-wagons-which-Joseph-had-sent-to-carry-him,-the-spirit-of-their-father-Jacob-revived.-28And-Israel-(Jacob)-said,-“It-is-enough!-Joseph-my-son-is-still-alive.-I-will-go-and-see-him-before-I-die.”

Genesis-46
Jacob-Moves-To-Egypt

1So-Israel-set-out-with-all-that-he-had,-and-came-to-Beersheba-[where-both-his-father-and-grandfather-had-worshiped-God],-and-offered-sacrifices-to-the-God-of-his-father-Isaac.-2And-God-spoke-to-Israel-in-visions-of-the-night-and-said,-“Jacob,-Jacob!”-And-he-said,-“Here-I-am.”-3And-He-said,-“I-am-God,-the-God-of-your-father;-do-not-be-afraid-to-go-down-to-Egypt,-for-I-will-make-you-(your-descendants)-a-great-nation-there.-4“I-will-go-down-with-you-to-Egypt,-and-I-will-also-surely-bring-you-(your-people)-up-again;-and-Joseph-will-put-his-hand-on-your-eyes-[to-close-them-at-the-time-of-your-death].”

5So-Jacob-set-out-from-Beersheba;-and-the-sons-of-Israel-carried-their-father-Jacob-and-their-children-and-their-wives-in-the-wagons-that-Pharaoh-had-sent-to-carry-him.-6And-they-took-their-livestock-and-the-possessions-which-they-had-acquired-in-the-land-of-Canaan-and-came-to-Egypt,-Jacob-and-all-his-descendants-with-him.-7His-sons-and-his-grandsons,-his-daughters-and-his-granddaughters,-and-all-his-descendants-he-brought-with-him-to-Egypt.

Those-Who-Came-to-Egypt-8Now-these-are-the-names-of-the-sons-of-Israel,-Jacob-and-his-sons,-who-went-to-Egypt:-Reuben,-Jacob’s-firstborn.-9The-sons-of-Reuben:-Hanoch,-Pallu,-Hezron,-and-Carmi.-10The-sons-of-Simeon:-Jemuel,-Jamin,-Ohad,-Jachin,-Zohar,-and-Shaul-the-son-of-a-Canaanite-woman.-11The-sons-of-Levi:-Gershon,-Kohath,-and-Merari.-12The-sons-of-Judah:-Er,-Onan,-Shelah,-Perez,-and-Zerah—but-Er-and-Onan-died-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-And-the-sons-of-Perez-were-Hezron-and-Hamul.-13The-sons-of-Issachar:-Tola,-Puvah,-Job,-and-Shimron.-14The-sons-of-Zebulun:-Sered,-Elon,-and-Jahleel.-15These-are-the-sons-of-Leah,-whom-she-bore-to-Jacob-in-Paddan-aram,-with-his-daughter-Dinah;-all-of-his-sons-and-daughters-numbered-thirty-three.-16The-sons-of-Gad:-Ziphion,-Haggi,-Shuni,-Ezbon,-Eri,-Arodi,-and-Areli.-17The-sons-of-Asher:-Imnah,-Ishvah,-Ishvi,-Beriah,-and-Serah-their-sister.-And-the-sons-of-Beriah:-Heber-and-Malchiel.-18These-are-the-sons-of-Zilpah,-[the-maid]-whom-Laban-gave-to-Leah-his-daughter-[when-she-married-Jacob];-and-she-bore-to-Jacob-these-sixteen-persons-[two-sons-and-fourteen-grandchildren].-19The-sons-of-Rachel,-Jacob’s-wife:-Joseph-and-Benjamin.-20Now-to-Joseph-in-the-land-of-Egypt-were-born-Manasseh-and-Ephraim,-whom-Asenath,-the-daughter-of-Potiphera,-priest-of-On-(Heliopolis-in-Egypt),-bore-to-him.-21And-the-sons-of-Benjamin:-Bela,-Becher,-Ashbel,-Gera,-Naaman,-Ehi,-Rosh,-Muppim,-Huppim,-and-Ard.-22These-are-the-sons-of-Rachel,-who-were-born-to-Jacob;-[there-were]-fourteen-persons-in-all-[two-sons-and-twelve-grandchildren].-23The-son-of-Dan:-Hushim.-24The-sons-of-Naphtali:-Jahzeel,-Guni,-Jezer,-and-Shillem.-25These-are-the-sons-of-Bilhah,-[the-maid]-whom-Laban-gave-to-Rachel-his-daughter-[when-she-married-Jacob].-And-she-bore-these-to-Jacob;-[there-were]-seven-persons-in-all-[two-sons-and-five-grandchildren].-26All-the-persons-who-came-with-Jacob-into-Egypt—who-were-his-direct-descendants,-not-counting-the-wives-of-[Jacob-or]-Jacob’s-sons,-were-sixty-six-persons-in-all,-27and-the-sons-of-Joseph,-who-were-born-to-him-in-Egypt,-were-two.-All-the-persons-of-the-house-of-Jacob-[including-Jacob,-and-Joseph-and-his-sons],-who-came-into-Egypt,-were-seventy.

28Now-Jacob-(Israel)-sent-Judah-ahead-of-him-to-Joseph,-to-direct-him-to-Goshen;-and-they-came-into-the-land-of-Goshen.-29Then-Joseph-prepared-his-chariot-and-went-up-to-meet-Israel-his-father-in-Goshen;-as-soon-as-he-presented-himself-before-him-(authenticating-his-identity),-he-fell-on-his-[father’s]-neck-and-wept-on-his-neck-a-[very]-long-time.-30And-Israel-said-to-Joseph,-“Now-let-me-die-[in-peace],-since-I-have-seen-your-face-[and-know]-that-you-are-still-alive.”-31Joseph-said-to-his-brothers-and-to-his-father’s-household,-“I-will-go-up-and-tell-Pharaoh,-and-say-to-him,-‘My-brothers-and-my-father’s-household,-who-were-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-have-come-to-me;-32and-the-men-are-shepherds,-for-they-have-been-keepers-of-livestock;-and-they-have-brought-their-flocks-and-their-herds-and-all-that-they-have.’-33And-it-shall-be-that-when-Pharaoh-calls-you-and-says,-‘What-is-your-occupation?’-34you-shall-say,-‘Your-servants-have-been-keepers-of-livestock-from-our-youth-until-now,-both-we-and-our-fathers-[before-us],’-in-order-that-you-may-live-[separately-and-securely]-in-the-land-of-Goshen;-for-every-shepherd-is-repulsive-to-the-Egyptians.”

Genesis-47
Jacob’s-Family-Settles-In-Goshen

1Then-Joseph-came-and-told-Pharaoh,-“My-father-and-my-brothers,-with-their-flocks-and-their-herds-and-all-that-they-own,-have-come-from-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-they-are-in-the-land-of-Goshen.”-2He-took-five-men-from-among-his-brothers-and-presented-them-to-Pharaoh.-3And-Pharaoh-said-to-his-brothers-[as-Joseph-expected],-“What-is-your-occupation?”-And-they-said-to-Pharaoh,-“Your-servants-are-shepherds,-both-we-and-our-fathers-[before-us].”-4Moreover,-they-said-to-Pharaoh,-“We-have-come-to-live-temporarily-(sojourn)-in-the-land-[of-Egypt],-for-there-is-no-pasture-for-the-flocks-of-your-servants-[in-our-land],-for-the-famine-is-very-severe-in-Canaan.-So-now,-please-let-your-servants-live-in-the-land-of-Goshen.”-5Then-Pharaoh-spoke-to-Joseph,-saying,-“Your-father-and-your-brothers-have-come-to-you.-6“The-land-of-Egypt-is-before-you;-settle-your-father-and-your-brothers-in-the-best-of-the-land.-Let-them-live-in-the-land-of-Goshen;-and-if-you-know-of-any-men-of-ability-among-them,-put-them-in-charge-of-my-livestock.”

7Then-Joseph-brought-Jacob-(Israel)-his-father-and-presented-him-before-Pharaoh;-and-Jacob-blessed-Pharaoh.-8And-Pharaoh-asked-Jacob,-“How-old-are-you?”-9Jacob-said-to-Pharaoh,-“The-years-of-my-pilgrimage-are-a-hundred-and-thirty.-Few-and-unpleasant-have-been-the-years-of-my-life,-and-they-have-not-reached-the-years-that-my-fathers-lived-during-the-days-of-their-pilgrimage.”-10And-Jacob-blessed-Pharaoh,-and-departed-from-his-presence.-11So-Joseph-settled-his-father-and-brothers-and-gave-them-a-possession-in-Egypt,-in-the-best-of-the-land,-in-the-land-of-Rameses-(Goshen),-as-Pharaoh-commanded.-12Joseph-provided-and-supplied-his-father-and-his-brothers-and-all-his-father’s-household-with-food,-according-to-[the-needs-of]-their-children.

13Now-[in-the-course-of-time]-there-was-no-food-in-all-the-land,-for-the-famine-was-distressingly-severe,-so-that-the-land-of-Egypt-and-all-the-land-of-Canaan-languished-[in-destitution-and-starvation]-because-of-the-famine.-14Joseph-gathered-all-the-money-that-was-found-in-the-land-of-Egypt-and-in-the-land-of-Canaan-[in-payment]-for-the-grain-which-they-bought,-and-Joseph-brought-the-money-into-Pharaoh’s-house.-15And-when-the-money-was-exhausted-in-the-land-of-Egypt-and-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-all-the-Egyptians-came-to-Joseph-and-said,-“Give-us-food!-Why-should-we-die-before-your-very-eyes?-For-our-money-is-gone.”-16Joseph-said,-“Give-up-your-livestock,-and-I-will-give-you-food-in-exchange-for-your-livestock,-since-the-money-is-gone.”-17So-they-brought-their-livestock-to-Joseph,-and-he-gave-them-food-in-exchange-for-the-horses-and-the-flocks-and-the-herds-and-the-donkeys;-and-he-supplied-them-with-food-in-exchange-for-all-their-livestock-that-year.-18When-that-year-was-ended,-they-came-to-him-the-next-year-and-said-to-him,-“We-will-not-hide-from-my-lord-[the-fact]-that-our-money-is-spent;-my-lord-also-has-our-herds-of-livestock;-there-is-nothing-left-in-the-sight-of-my-lord-but-our-bodies-and-our-lands.-19“Why-should-we-die-before-your-eyes,-both-we-and-our-land?-Buy-us-and-our-land-in-exchange-for-food,-and-we-and-our-land-will-be-servants-to-Pharaoh.-And-give-us-seed-[to-plant],-that-we-may-live-and-not-die,-and-that-the-land-may-not-be-desolate.”

Result-of-the-Famine-20So-Joseph-bought-all-the-land-of-Egypt-for-Pharaoh;-for-every-Egyptian-sold-his-field-because-the-famine-was-severe-upon-them.-So-the-land-became-Pharaoh’s.-21And-as-for-the-people,-he-relocated-them-[temporarily]-to-cities-from-one-end-of-Egypt’s-border-to-the-other.-22Only-the-land-of-the-priests-he-did-not-buy,-for-the-priests-had-an-allotment-from-Pharaoh,-and-they-lived-on-the-amount-which-Pharaoh-gave-them,-so-they-did-not-sell-their-land.-23Then-Joseph-said-to-the-people,-“Look,-today-I-have-bought-you-and-your-land-for-Pharaoh;-now,-here-is-seed-for-you,-and-you-shall-plant-the-land.-24“At-harvest-time-[when-you-reap-the-increase]-you-shall-give-one-fifth-of-it-to-Pharaoh,-and-four-fifths-will-be-your-own-to-use-for-seed-for-the-field-and-as-food-for-you-and-those-of-your-households-and-for-your-little-ones.”-25And-they-said,-“You-have-saved-our-lives!-Let-us-find-favor-in-the-sight-of-my-lord,-and-we-will-be-Pharaoh’s-servants.”-26And-Joseph-made-it-a-law-over-the-land-of-Egypt—valid-to-this-day—that-Pharaoh-should-have-the-fifth-part-[of-the-crops];-only-the-land-of-the-priests-did-not-become-Pharaoh’s.

27Now-[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.-28And-Jacob-lived-in-the-land-of-Egypt-seventeen-years;-so-the-length-of-Jacob’s-life-was-a-hundred-and-forty-seven-years.

29And-when-the-time-drew-near-for-Israel-to-die,-he-called-his-son-Joseph-and-said-to-him,-“If-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-please-put-your-hand-under-my-thigh-and-[promise-to]-deal-loyally-and-faithfully-with-me.-Please-do-not-bury-me-in-Egypt,-30but-when-I-lie-down-with-my-fathers-[in-death],-you-will-carry-me-out-of-Egypt-and-bury-me-in-their-burial-place-[at-Hebron-in-the-cave-of-Machpelah].”-And-Joseph-said,-“I-will-do-as-you-have-directed.”-31Then-he-said,-“Swear-to-me-[that-you-will-do-it].”-So-he-swore-to-him.-Then-Israel-(Jacob)-bowed-in-worship-at-the-head-of-the-bed.

Genesis-48
Israel’s-Last-Days

1Now-some-time-after-these-things-happened,-Joseph-was-told,-“Your-father-is-sick.”-So-he-took-his-two-sons-Manasseh-and-Ephraim-with-him-[to-go-to-Goshen].-2And-when-Jacob-(Israel)-was-told,-“Look-now,-your-son-Joseph-has-come-to-you,”-Israel-strengthened-himself-and-sat-up-on-the-bed.-3Then-Jacob-said-to-Joseph,-“God-Almighty-appeared-to-me-at-Luz-(Bethel)-in-the-land-of-Canaan-and-blessed-me,-4and-said-to-me,-‘Behold,-I-will-make-you-fruitful-and-numerous,-and-I-will-make-you-a-great-company-of-people,-and-will-give-this-land-to-your-descendants-after-you-as-an-everlasting-possession.’-5Now-your-two-sons-[Ephraim-and-Manasseh],-who-were-born-to-you-in-the-land-of-Egypt-before-I-came-to-you-in-Egypt,-are-mine;-Ephraim-and-Manasseh-shall-be-mine-[that-is,-adopted-as-my-heirs-and-sons-as-surely],-as-Reuben-and-Simeon-are-my-sons.-6But-other-sons-who-were-born-to-you-after-them-shall-be-your-own;-they-shall-be-called-by-the-names-of-their-[two]-brothers-in-their-inheritance.-7“Now-as-for-me,-when-I-came-from-Paddan-[in-Mesopotamia],-Rachel-died-beside-me-in-the-land-of-Canaan-on-the-journey,-when-there-was-still-some-distance-to-go-to-Ephrath;-and-I-buried-her-there-on-the-way-to-Ephrath-(that-is,-Bethlehem).”

8When-Israel-[who-was-almost-blind]-saw-Joseph’s-sons,-he-said,-“Who-are-these?”-9Joseph-said-to-his-father,-“They-are-my-sons,-whom-God-has-given-me-here-[in-Egypt].”-So-he-said,-“Please-bring-them-to-me,-so-that-I-may-bless-them.”-10Now-Israel’s-eyes-were-so-dim-from-age-that-he-could-not-see-[clearly].-Then-Joseph-brought-them-close-to-him,-and-he-kissed-and-embraced-them.-11Israel-said-to-Joseph,-“I-never-expected-to-see-your-face,-but-see,-God-has-shown-me-your-children-as-well.”-12Then-Joseph-took-the-boys-[from-his-father’s-embrace],-and-he-bowed-[before-him]-with-his-face-to-the-ground.-13Then-Joseph-took-them-both,-Ephraim-with-his-right-hand-toward-Israel’s-left,-and-Manasseh-with-his-left-hand-toward-Israel’s-right,-and-brought-them-close-to-him.-14But-Israel-reached-out-his-right-hand-and-laid-it-on-the-head-of-Ephraim,-who-was-the-younger,-and-his-left-hand-on-Manasseh’s-head,-crossing-his-hands-[intentionally],-even-though-Manasseh-was-the-firstborn.-15Then-Jacob-(Israel)-blessed-Joseph,-and-said,
“The-God-before-whom-my-fathers-Abraham-and-Isaac-walked-[in-faithful-obedience],
The-God-who-has-been-my-Shepherd-[leading-and-caring-for-me]-all-my-life-to-this-day,
16The-Angel-[that-is,-the-LORD-Himself]-who-has-redeemed-me-[continually]-from-all-evil,
Bless-the-boys;
And-may-my-name-live-on-in-them-[may-they-be-worthy-of-having-their-names-linked-with-mine],
And-the-names-of-my-fathers-Abraham-and-Isaac;
And-may-they-grow-into-a-[great]-multitude-in-the-midst-of-the-earth.”

17When-Joseph-saw-that-his-father-laid-his-right-hand-on-Ephraim’s-head,-it-displeased-him-[because-he-was-not-the-firstborn];-and-he-grasped-his-father’s-hand-to-move-it-from-Ephraim’s-head-to-Manasseh’s-head.-18Joseph-said-to-his-father,-“Not-so,-my-father,-for-this-is-the-firstborn;-place-your-right-hand-on-Manasseh’s-head.”-19But-his-father-refused-and-said,-“I-know,-my-son,-I-know;-Manasseh-also-will-become-a-people-and-he-will-be-great;-but-his-younger-brother-shall-be-greater-than-he,-and-his-descendants-shall-become-a-multitude-of-nations.”-20Then-Jacob-blessed-them-that-day,-saying,
“By-you-Israel-will-pronounce-a-blessing,-saying,
‘May-God-make-you-like-Ephraim-and-Manasseh.’”
And-he-put-Ephraim-before-Manasseh.-21Then-Israel-said-to-Joseph,-“Behold,-I-am-about-to-die,-but-God-will-be-with-you,-and-bring-you-back-to-[Canaan]-the-land-of-your-fathers.-22“Moreover,-I-have-given-you-[the-birthright,]-one-portion-[Shechem,-one-mountain-ridge]-more-than-any-of-your-brothers,-which-I-took-[reclaiming-it]-from-the-hand-of-the-Amorites-with-my-sword-and-with-my-bow.”

Genesis-49
Israel’s-Prophecy-Concerning-His-Sons

1Then-Jacob-called-for-his-sons-and-said,-“Assemble-yourselves-[around-me]-that-I-may-tell-you-what-will-happen-to-you-and-your-descendants-in-the-days-to-come.
2“Gather-together-and-hear,-O-sons-of-Jacob;
And-listen-to-Israel-(Jacob)-your-father.
3“Reuben,-you-are-my-firstborn;
My-might,-the-beginning-of-my-strength-and-vigor,
Preeminent-in-dignity-and-preeminent-in-power-[that-should-have-been-your-birthright].
4“But-unstable-and-reckless-and-boiling-over-like-water-[in-sinful-lust],-you-shall-not-excel-or-have-the-preeminence-[of-the-firstborn],
Because-you-went-up-to-your-father’s-bed-[with-Bilhah];
You-defiled-it—he-went-up-to-my-couch.
5“Simeon-and-Levi-are-brothers-[equally-headstrong,-deceitful,-vindictive,-and-cruel];
Their-swords-are-weapons-of-violence-and-revenge.
6“O-my-soul,-do-not-come-into-their-secret-council;
Let-not-my-glory-(honor)-be-united-with-their-assembly-[for-I-knew-nothing-of-their-plot];
Because-in-their-anger-they-killed-men-[an-honored-man,-Shechem,-and-the-Shechemites],
And-in-their-self-will-they-lamed-oxen.
7“Cursed-be-their-anger,-for-it-was-fierce;
And-their-wrath,-for-it-was-cruel.
I-will-divide-and-disperse-them-in-Jacob,
And-scatter-them-in-[the-midst-of-the-land-of]-Israel.
8“Judah,-you-are-the-one-whom-your-brothers-shall-praise;
Your-hand-will-be-on-the-neck-of-your-enemies;
Your-father’s-sons-shall-bow-down-to-you.
9“Judah,-a-lion’s-cub;
With-the-prey,-my-son,-you-have-gone-high-up-[the-mountain].
He-stooped-down,-he-crouched-like-a-lion,
And-like-a-lion—who-dares-rouse-him?
10“The-scepter-[of-royalty]-shall-not-depart-from-Judah,
Nor-the-ruler’s-staff-from-between-his-feet,
Until-Shiloh-[the-Messiah,-the-Peaceful-One]-comes,
And-to-Him-shall-be-the-obedience-of-the-peoples.
11“Tying-his-foal-to-the-[strong]-vine
And-his-donkey’s-colt-to-the-choice-vine,
He-washes-his-clothing-in-wine-[because-the-grapevine-produces-abundantly],
And-his-robes-in-the-blood-of-grapes.
12“His-eyes-are-darker-and-sparkle-more-than-wine,
And-his-teeth-whiter-than-milk.
13“Zebulun-shall-dwell-at-the-seashore;
And-he-shall-be-a-haven-(landing-place)-for-ships,
And-his-flank-shall-be-toward-Sidon.
14“Issachar-is-[like]-a-strong-boned-donkey,
Crouching-down-between-the-sheepfolds.
15“When-he-saw-that-the-resting-place-was-good
And-that-the-land-was-pleasant,
He-bowed-his-shoulder-to-bear-[burdens],
And-became-a-servant-at-forced-labor.
16“Dan-shall-judge-his-people,
As-one-of-the-tribes-of-Israel.
17“Dan-shall-be-a-[venomous]-serpent-in-the-way,
A-fanged-snake-in-the-path,
That-bites-the-horse’s-heels,
So-that-his-rider-falls-backward.
18“I-wait-for-Your-salvation,-O-LORD.
19“As-for-Gad—a-raiding-troop-shall-raid-him,
But-he-shall-raid-at-their-heels-and-assault-them-[victoriously].
20“Asher’s-food-[supply]-shall-be-rich-and-bountiful,
And-he-shall-yield-and-deliver-royal-delights.
21“Naphtali-is-a-doe-let-loose,-[a-swift-warrior,]
Which-yields-branched-antlers-(eloquent-words).
22“Joseph-is-a-fruitful-bough-(a-main-branch-of-the-vine),
A-fruitful-bough-by-a-spring-(a-well,-a-fountain);
Its-branches-run-over-the-wall-[influencing-others].
23“The-[skilled]-archers-have-bitterly-attacked-and-provoked-him;
They-have-shot-[at-him]-and-harassed-him.
24“But-his-bow-remained-firm-and-steady-[in-the-Strength-that-does-not-fail],
For-his-arms-were-made-strong-and-agile
By-the-hands-of-the-Mighty-One-of-Jacob,
(By-the-name-of-the-Shepherd,-the-Stone-of-Israel),
25By-the-God-of-your-father-who-will-help-you,
And-by-the-Almighty-who-blesses-you
With-blessings-of-the-heavens-above,
Blessings-lying-in-the-deep-that-couches-beneath,
Blessings-of-the-[nursing]-breasts-and-of-the-[fertile]-womb.
26“The-blessings-of-your-father
Are-greater-than-the-blessings-of-my-ancestors-[Abraham-and-Isaac]
Up-to-the-utmost-bound-of-the-everlasting-hills;
They-shall-be-on-the-head-of-Joseph,
Even-on-the-crown-of-the-head-of-him-who-was-the-distinguished-one-and-the-one-who-is-prince-among-(separate-from)-his-brothers.
27“Benjamin-is-a-ravenous-wolf;
In-the-morning-he-devours-the-prey,
And-at-night-he-divides-the-spoil.”

28All-these-are-the-[beginnings-of-the]-twelve-tribes-of-Israel,-and-this-is-what-their-father-said-to-them-as-he-blessed-them,-blessing-each-one-according-to-the-blessing-appropriate-to-him.-29He-charged-them-and-said-to-them,-“I-am-to-be-gathered-to-my-people;-bury-me-with-my-fathers-in-the-cave-that-is-in-the-field-of-Ephron-the-Hittite,-30in-the-cave-in-the-field-at-Machpelah,-east-of-Mamre,-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-that-Abraham-bought,-along-with-the-field-from-Ephron-the-Hittite,-to-possess-as-a-burial-site.-31There-they-buried-Abraham-and-Sarah-his-wife,-there-they-buried-Isaac-and-Rebekah-his-wife,-and-there-I-buried-Leah—-32the-field-and-the-cave-that-is-in-it-was-purchased-from-the-sons-of-Heth.”-33When-Jacob-(Israel)-had-finished-commanding-his-sons,-he-drew-his-feet-into-the-bed-and-breathed-his-last,-and-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death].

Genesis-50
Burial-Preparations-And-Mourning-For-Jacob

1Then-Joseph-fell-upon-his-father’s-face,-and-wept-over-him-and-kissed-him-[tenderly].-2Then-Joseph-ordered-his-servants-the-physicians-to-embalm-(mummify)-his-father.-So-the-physicians-embalmed-Israel-(Jacob).-3Now-forty-days-were-required-for-this,-for-that-is-the-customary-number-of-days-[of-preparation]-required-for-embalming.-And-the-Egyptians-wept-and-grieved-for-him-[in-public-mourning-as-they-would-for-royalty]-for-seventy-days.

4When-the-days-of-weeping-and-public-mourning-for-him-were-past,-Joseph-spoke-to-[the-nobles-of]-the-house-of-Pharaoh,-saying,-“If-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-please-speak-to-Pharaoh,-saying,-5‘My-father-made-me-swear-[an-oath],-saying,-“Hear-me,-I-am-about-to-die;-bury-me-in-my-tomb-which-I-prepared-for-myself-in-the-land-of-Canaan.”-So-now-let-me-go-up-[to-Canaan],-please,-and-bury-my-father;-then-I-will-return.’”-6And-Pharaoh-said,-“Go-up-and-bury-your-father,-as-he-made-you-swear.”

7So-Joseph-went-up-[to-Canaan]-to-bury-his-father,-and-with-him-went-all-the-officials-of-Pharaoh,-[the-nobles-of-his-court-and]-the-elders-of-his-household-and-all-[the-nobles-and]-the-elders-of-the-land-of-Egypt—-8and-all-the-household-of-Joseph-and-his-brothers-and-his-father’s-household.-They-left-only-their-little-ones-and-their-flocks-and-herds-in-the-land-of-Goshen.-9Both-chariots-and-horsemen-also-went-up-[to-Canaan]-with-Joseph;-and-it-was-a-very-great-company.-10When-they-came-to-the-threshing-floor-of-Atad,-which-is-beyond-the-Jordan,-they-mourned-there-with-a-great-lamentation-(expressions-of-mourning-for-the-deceased)-and-[extreme-demonstrations-of]-sorrow-[according-to-Egyptian-custom];-and-Joseph-observed-a-seven-day-mourning-for-his-father.-11When-the-inhabitants-of-the-land,-the-Canaanites,-saw-the-mourning-at-the-threshing-floor-of-Atad,-they-said,-“This-is-a-grievous-mourning-for-the-Egyptians.”-Therefore-the-place-was-named-Abel-mizraim-(mourning-of-Egypt);-it-is-west-of-the-Jordan.-Burial-at-Machpelah-12So-Jacob’s-sons-did-for-him-as-he-had-commanded-them;-13for-his-sons-carried-him-to-the-land-of-Canaan-and-buried-him-in-the-cave-of-the-field-of-Machpelah,-east-of-Mamre,-which-Abraham-bought-along-with-the-field-as-a-burial-site-from-Ephron-the-Hittite.-14After-he-had-buried-his-father,-Joseph-returned-to-Egypt,-he-and-his-brothers,-and-all-who-had-gone-up-with-him.

15When-Joseph’s-brothers-saw-that-their-father-was-dead,-they-said,-“What-if-Joseph-carries-a-grudge-against-us-and-pays-us-back-in-full-for-all-the-wrong-which-we-did-to-him?”-16So-they-sent-word-to-Joseph,-saying,-“Your-father-commanded-us-before-he-died,-saying,-17‘You-are-to-say-to-Joseph,-“I-beg-you,-please-forgive-the-transgression-of-your-brothers-and-their-sin,-for-they-did-you-wrong.”’-Now,-please-forgive-the-transgression-of-the-servants-of-the-God-of-your-father.”-And-Joseph-wept-when-they-spoke-to-him.-18Then-his-brothers-went-and-fell-down-before-him-[in-confession];-then-they-said,-“Behold,-we-are-your-servants-(slaves).”-19But-Joseph-said-to-them,-“Do-not-be-afraid,-for-am-I-in-the-place-of-God?-[Vengeance-is-His,-not-mine.]-20As-for-you,-you-meant-evil-against-me,-but-God-meant-it-for-good-in-order-to-bring-about-this-present-outcome,-that-many-people-would-be-kept-alive-[as-they-are-this-day].-21“So-now,-do-not-be-afraid;-I-will-provide-for-you-and-support-you-and-your-little-ones.”-So-he-comforted-them-[giving-them-encouragement-and-hope]-and-spoke-[with-kindness]-to-their-hearts.

Death-of-Joseph-22Now-Joseph-lived-in-Egypt,-he-and-his-father’s-household,-and-Joseph-lived-a-hundred-and-ten-years.-23Joseph-saw-the-third-generation-of-Ephraim’s-children;-also-the-children-of-Machir,-the-son-of-Manasseh,-were-born-and-raised-on-Joseph’s-knees.-24Joseph-said-to-his-brothers,-“I-am-about-to-die,-but-God-will-surely-take-care-of-you-and-bring-you-up-out-of-this-land-to-the-land-which-He-promised-to-Abraham,-to-Isaac,-and-to-Jacob-[to-give-you].”-25Then-Joseph-made-the-sons-of-Israel-(Jacob)-swear-[an-oath],-saying,-“God-will-surely-visit-you-and-take-care-of-you-[returning-you-to-Canaan],-and-[when-that-happens]-you-shall-carry-my-bones-up-from-here.”-26So-Joseph-died,-being-a-hundred-and-ten-years-old;-and-they-embalmed-him-and-he-was-put-in-a-coffin-in-Egypt.

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Genesis-1
The-Creation
1-In-the-beginning-God-(Elohim)-created-[by-forming-from-nothing]-the-heavens-and-the-earth.-2-The-earth-was-formless-and-void-or-a-waste-and-emptiness,-and-darkness-was-upon-the-face-of-the-deep-[primeval-ocean-that-covered-the-unformed-earth].-The-Spirit-of-God-was-moving-(hovering,-brooding)-over-the-face-of-the-waters.-3-And-God-said,-“Let-there-be-light”;-and-there-was-light.-4-God-saw-that-the-light-was-good-(pleasing,-useful)-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it;-and-God-separated-the-light-[distinguishing-it]-from-the-darkness.-5-And-God-called-the-light-day,-and-the-darkness-He-called-night.-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-one-day.-6-And-God-said,-“Let-there-be-an-expanse-[of-the-sky]-in-the-midst-of-the-waters,-and-let-it-separate-the-waters-[below-the-expanse]-from-the-waters-[above-the-expanse].”-7-And-God-made-the-expanse-[of-sky]-and-separated-the-waters-which-were-under-the-expanse-from-the-waters-which-were-above-the-expanse;-and-it-was-so-[just-as-He-commanded].-8-God-called-the-expanse-[of-sky]-heaven.-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-second-day.
9-Then-God-said,-“Let-the-waters-below-the-heavens-be-gathered-into-one-place-[of-standing,-pooling-together],-and-let-the-dry-land-appear”;-and-it-was-so.-10-God-called-the-dry-land-earth,-and-the-gathering-of-the-waters-He-called-seas;-and-God-saw-that-this-was-good-(pleasing,-useful)-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-11-So-God-said,-“Let-the-earth-sprout-[tender]-vegetation,-plants-yielding-seed,-and-fruit-trees-bearing-fruit-according-to-(limited-to,-consistent-with)-their-kind,-whose-seed-is-in-them-upon-the-earth”;-and-it-was-so.-12-The-earth-sprouted-and-abundantly-produced-vegetation,-plants-yielding-seed-according-to-their-kind,-and-trees-bearing-fruit-with-seed-in-them,-according-to-their-kind;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-13-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-third-day.
14-Then-God-said,-“Let-there-be-light-bearers-(sun,-moon,-stars)-in-the-expanse-of-the-heavens-to-separate-the-day-from-the-night,-and-let-them-be-useful-for-signs-(tokens)-[of-God’s-provident-care],-and-for-marking-seasons,-days,-and-years;-15-and-let-them-be-useful-as-lights-in-the-expanse-of-the-heavens-to-provide-light-on-the-earth”;-and-it-was-so,-[just-as-He-commanded].-16-God-made-the-two-great-lights—the-greater-light-(the-sun)-to-rule-the-day,-and-the-lesser-light-(the-moon)-to-rule-the-night;-He-made-the-[galaxies-of]-stars-also-[that-is,-all-the-amazing-wonders-in-the-heavens].-17-God-placed-them-in-the-expanse-of-the-heavens-to-provide-light-upon-the-earth,-18-to-rule-over-the-day-and-the-night,-and-to-separate-the-light-from-the-darkness;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-19-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-fourth-day.
20-Then-God-said,-“Let-the-waters-swarm-and-abundantly-produce-living-creatures,-and-let-birds-soar-above-the-earth-in-the-open-expanse-of-the-heavens.”-21-God-created-the-great-sea-monsters-and-every-living-creature-that-moves,-with-which-the-waters-swarmed-according-to-their-kind,-and-every-winged-bird-according-to-its-kind;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.-22-And-God-blessed-them,-saying,-“Be-fruitful,-multiply,-and-fill-the-waters-in-the-seas,-and-let-birds-multiply-on-the-earth.”-23-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-fifth-day.
24-Then-God-said,-“Let-the-earth-bring-forth-living-creatures-according-to-(limited-to,-consistent-with)-their-kind:-livestock,-crawling-things,-and-wild-animals-of-the-earth-according-to-their-kinds”;-and-it-was-so-[because-He-had-spoken-them-into-creation].-25-So-God-made-the-wild-animals-of-the-earth-according-to-their-kind,-and-the-cattle-according-to-their-kind,-and-everything-that-creeps-and-crawls-on-the-earth-according-to-its-kind;-and-God-saw-that-it-was-good-(pleasing,-useful)-and-He-affirmed-and-sustained-it.
26-Then-God-said,-“Let-Us-(Father,-Son,-Holy-Spirit)-make-man-in-Our-image,-according-to-Our-likeness-[not-physical,-but-a-spiritual-personality-and-moral-likeness];-and-let-them-have-complete-authority-over-the-fish-of-the-sea,-the-birds-of-the-air,-the-cattle,-and-over-the-entire-earth,-and-over-everything-that-creeps-and-crawls-on-the-earth.”-27-So-God-created-man-in-His-own-image,-in-the-image-and-likeness-of-God-He-created-him;-male-and-female-He-created-them.-28-And-God-blessed-them-[granting-them-certain-authority]-and-said-to-them,-“Be-fruitful,-multiply,-and-fill-the-earth,-and-subjugate-it-[putting-it-under-your-power];-and-rule-over-(dominate)-the-fish-of-the-sea,-the-birds-of-the-air,-and-every-living-thing-that-moves-upon-the-earth.”-29-So-God-said,-“Behold,-I-have-given-you-every-plant-yielding-seed-that-is-on-the-surface-of-the-entire-earth,-and-every-tree-which-has-fruit-yielding-seed;-it-shall-be-food-for-you;-30-and-to-all-the-animals-on-the-earth-and-to-every-bird-of-the-air-and-to-everything-that-moves-on-the-ground—to-everything-in-which-there-is-the-breath-of-life—I-have-given-every-green-plant-for-food”;-and-it-was-so-[because-He-commanded-it].-31-God-saw-everything-that-He-had-made,-and-behold,-it-was-very-good-and-He-validated-it-completely.-And-there-was-evening-and-there-was-morning,-a-sixth-day.

Genesis-2
The-Creation-Of-Man-And-Woman
1-So-the-heavens-and-the-earth-were-completed,-and-all-their-hosts-(inhabitants).-2-And-by-the-seventh-day-God-completed-His-work-which-He-had-done,-and-He-rested-(ceased)-on-the-seventh-day-from-all-His-work-which-He-had-done.-3-So-God-blessed-the-seventh-day-and-sanctified-it-[as-His-own,-that-is,-set-it-apart-as-holy-from-other-days],-because-in-it-He-rested-from-all-His-work-which-He-had-created-and-done.
4-This-is-the-history-of-[the-origin-of]-the-heavens-and-of-the-earth-when-they-were-created,-in-the-day-[that-is,-days-of-creation]-that-the-LORD-God-made-the-earth-and-the-heavens—-5-no-shrub-or-plant-of-the-field-was-yet-in-the-earth,-and-no-herb-of-the-field-had-yet-sprouted,-for-the-LORD-God-had-not-caused-it-to-rain-on-the-earth,-and-there-was-no-man-to-cultivate-the-ground,-6-but-a-mist-(fog,-dew,-vapor)-used-to-rise-from-the-land-and-water-the-entire-surface-of-the-ground—-7-then-the-LORD-God-formed-[that-is,-created-the-body-of]-man-from-the-dust-of-the-ground,-and-breathed-into-his-nostrils-the-breath-of-life;-and-the-man-became-a-living-being-[an-individual-complete-in-body-and-spirit].-8-And-the-LORD-God-planted-a-garden-(oasis)-in-the-east,-in-Eden-(delight,-land-of-happiness);-and-He-put-the-man-whom-He-had-formed-(created)-there.-9-And-[in-that-garden]-the-LORD-God-caused-to-grow-from-the-ground-every-tree-that-is-desirable-and-pleasing-to-the-sight-and-good-(suitable,-pleasant)-for-food;-the-tree-of-life-was-also-in-the-midst-of-the-garden,-and-the-tree-of-the-[experiential]-knowledge-(recognition)-of-[the-difference-between]-good-and-evil.
10-Now-a-river-flowed-out-of-Eden-to-water-the-garden;-and-from-there-it-divided-and-became-four-[branching]-rivers.-11-The-first-[river]-is-named-Pishon;-it-flows-around-the-entire-land-of-Havilah,-where-there-is-gold.-12-The-gold-of-that-land-is-good;-bdellium-(a-fragrant,-valuable-resin)-and-the-onyx-stone-are-found-there.-13-The-name-of-the-second-river-is-Gihon;-it-flows-around-the-entire-land-of-Cush-[in-Mesopotamia].-14-The-third-river-is-named-Hiddekel-(Tigris);-it-flows-east-of-Assyria.-And-the-fourth-river-is-the-Euphrates.
15-So-the-LORD-God-took-the-man-[He-had-made]-and-settled-him-in-the-Garden-of-Eden-to-cultivate-and-keep-it.-16-And-the-LORD-God-commanded-the-man,-saying,-“You-may-freely-(unconditionally)-eat-[the-fruit]-from-every-tree-of-the-garden;-17-but-[only]-from-the-tree-of-the-knowledge-(recognition)-of-good-and-evil-you-shall-not-eat,-otherwise-on-the-day-that-you-eat-from-it,-you-shall-most-certainly-die-[because-of-your-disobedience].”
18-Now-the-LORD-God-said,-“It-is-not-good-(beneficial)-for-the-man-to-be-alone;-I-will-make-him-a-helper-[one-who-balances-him—a-counterpart-who-is]-suitable-and-complementary-for-him.”-19-So-the-LORD-God-formed-out-of-the-ground-every-animal-of-the-field-and-every-bird-of-the-air,-and-brought-them-to-Adam-to-see-what-he-would-call-them;-and-whatever-the-man-called-a-living-creature,-that-was-its-name.-20-And-the-man-gave-names-to-all-the-livestock,-and-to-the-birds-of-the-air,-and-to-every-animal-of-the-field;-but-for-Adam-there-was-not-found-a-helper-[that-was]-suitable-(a-companion)-for-him.-21-So-the-LORD-God-caused-a-deep-sleep-to-fall-upon-Adam;-and-while-he-slept,-He-took-one-of-his-ribs-and-closed-up-the-flesh-at-that-place.-22-And-the-rib-which-the-LORD-God-had-taken-from-the-man-He-made-(fashioned,-formed)-into-a-woman,-and-He-brought-her-and-presented-her-to-the-man.-23-Then-Adam-said,
“This-is-now-bone-of-my-bones,
And-flesh-of-my-flesh;
She-shall-be-called-Woman,
Because-she-was-taken-out-of-Man.”
24-For-this-reason-a-man-shall-leave-his-father-and-his-mother,-and-shall-be-joined-to-his-wife;-and-they-shall-become-one-flesh.-25-And-the-man-and-his-wife-were-both-naked-and-were-not-ashamed-or-embarrassed.

Genesis-3
The-Fall-Of-Man

1-Now-the-serpent-was-more-crafty-(subtle,-skilled-in-deceit)-than-any-living-creature-of-the-field-which-the-LORD-God-had-made.-And-the-serpent-(Satan)-said-to-the-woman,-“Can-it-really-be-that-God-has-said,-‘You-shall-not-eat-from-any-tree-of-the-garden’?”-2-And-the-woman-said-to-the-serpent,-“We-may-eat-fruit-from-the-trees-of-the-garden,-3-except-the-fruit-from-the-tree-which-is-in-the-middle-of-the-garden.-God-said,-‘You-shall-not-eat-from-it-nor-touch-it,-otherwise-you-will-die.’”-4-But-the-serpent-said-to-the-woman,-“You-certainly-will-not-die!-5-“For-God-knows-that-on-the-day-you-eat-from-it-your-eyes-will-be-opened-[that-is,-you-will-have-greater-awareness],-and-you-will-be-like-God,-knowing-[the-difference-between]-good-and-evil.”-6-And-when-the-woman-saw-that-the-tree-was-good-for-food,-and-that-it-was-delightful-to-look-at,-and-a-tree-to-be-desired-in-order-to-make-one-wise-and-insightful,-she-took-some-of-its-fruit-and-ate-it;-and-she-also-gave-some-to-her-husband-with-her,-and-he-ate.-7-Then-the-eyes-of-the-two-of-them-were-opened-[that-is,-their-awareness-increased],-and-they-knew-that-they-were-naked;-and-they-fastened-fig-leaves-together-and-made-themselves-coverings.
8-And-they-heard-the-sound-of-the-LORD-God-walking-in-the-garden-in-the-cool-[afternoon-breeze]-of-the-day,-so-the-man-and-his-wife-hid-and-kept-themselves-hidden-from-the-presence-of-the-LORD-God-among-the-trees-of-the-garden.-9-But-the-LORD-God-called-to-Adam,-and-said-to-him,-“Where-are-you?”-10-He-said,-“I-heard-the-sound-of-You-[walking]-in-the-garden,-and-I-was-afraid-because-I-was-naked;-so-I-hid-myself.”-11-God-said,-“Who-told-you-that-you-were-naked?-Have-you-eaten-[fruit]-from-the-tree-of-which-I-commanded-you-not-to-eat?”-12-And-the-man-said,-“The-woman-whom-You-gave-to-be-with-me—she-gave-me-[fruit]-from-the-tree,-and-I-ate-it.”-13-Then-the-LORD-God-said-to-the-woman,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done?”-And-the-woman-said,-“The-serpent-beguiled-and-deceived-me,-and-I-ate-[from-the-forbidden-tree].”-14-The-LORD-God-said-to-the-serpent,
“Because-you-have-done-this,
You-are-cursed-more-than-all-the-cattle,
And-more-than-any-animal-of-the-field;
On-your-belly-you-shall-go,
And-dust-you-shall-eat
All-the-days-of-your-life.
15-“And-I-will-put-enmity-(open-hostility)
Between-you-and-the-woman,
And-between-your-seed-(offspring)-and-her-Seed;
He-shall-[fatally]-bruise-your-head,
And-you-shall-[only]-bruise-His-heel.”
16-To-the-woman-He-said,
“I-will-greatly-multiply
Your-pain-in-childbirth;
In-pain-you-will-give-birth-to-children;
Yet-your-desire-and-longing-will-be-for-your-husband,
And-he-will-rule-[with-authority]-over-you-and-be-responsible-for-you.”
17-Then-to-Adam-the-LORD-God-said,-“Because-you-have-listened-[attentively]-to-the-voice-of-your-wife,-and-have-eaten-[fruit]-from-the-tree-about-which-I-commanded-you,-saying,-‘You-shall-not-eat-of-it’;
The-ground-is-[now]-under-a-curse-because-of-you;
In-sorrow-and-toil-you-shall-eat-[the-fruit]-of-it
All-the-days-of-your-life.
18-“Both-thorns-and-thistles-it-shall-grow-for-you;
And-you-shall-eat-the-plants-of-the-field.
19-“By-the-sweat-of-your-face
You-will-eat-bread
Until-you-return-to-the-ground,
For-from-it-you-were-taken;
For-you-are-dust,
And-to-dust-you-shall-return.”
20-The-man-named-his-wife-Eve-(life-spring,-life-giver),-because-she-was-the-mother-of-all-the-living.-21-The-LORD-God-made-tunics-of-[animal]-skins-for-Adam-and-his-wife-and-clothed-them.
22-And-the-LORD-God-said,-“Behold,-the-man-has-become-like-one-of-Us-(Father,-Son,-Holy-Spirit),-knowing-[how-to-distinguish-between]-good-and-evil;-and-now,-he-might-stretch-out-his-hand,-and-take-from-the-tree-of-life-as-well,-and-eat-[its-fruit],-and-live-[in-this-fallen,-sinful-condition]-forever”—-23-therefore-the-LORD-God-sent-Adam-away-from-the-Garden-of-Eden,-to-till-and-cultivate-the-ground-from-which-he-was-taken.-24-So-God-drove-the-man-out;-and-at-the-east-of-the-Garden-of-Eden-He-[permanently]-stationed-the-cherubim-and-the-sword-with-the-flashing-blade-which-turned-round-and-round-[in-every-direction]-to-protect-and-guard-the-way-(entrance,-access)-to-the-tree-of-life.

Genesis-4
Cain-And-Abel

1-Now-the-man-Adam-knew-Eve-as-his-wife,-and-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-Cain,-and-she-said,-“I-have-obtained-a-man-(baby-boy,-son)-with-the-help-of-the-LORD.”-2-And-[later]-she-gave-birth-to-his-brother-Abel.-Now-Abel-kept-the-flocks-[of-sheep-and-goats],-but-Cain-cultivated-the-ground.-3-And-in-the-course-of-time-Cain-brought-to-the-LORD-an-offering-of-the-fruit-of-the-ground.-4-But-Abel-brought-[an-offering-of]-the-[finest]-firstborn-of-his-flock-and-the-fat-portions.-And-the-LORD-had-respect-(regard)-for-Abel-and-for-his-offering;-5-but-for-Cain-and-his-offering-He-had-no-respect.-So-Cain-became-extremely-angry-(indignant),-and-he-looked-annoyed-and-hostile.-6-And-the-LORD-said-to-Cain,-“Why-are-you-so-angry?-And-why-do-you-look-annoyed?-7-“If-you-do-well-[believing-Me-and-doing-what-is-acceptable-and-pleasing-to-Me],-will-you-not-be-accepted?-And-if-you-do-not-do-well-[but-ignore-My-instruction],-sin-crouches-at-your-door;-its-desire-is-for-you-[to-overpower-you],-but-you-must-master-it.”-8-Cain-talked-with-Abel-his-brother-[about-what-God-had-said].-And-when-they-were-[alone,-working]-in-the-field,-Cain-attacked-Abel-his-brother-and-killed-him.

9-Then-the-LORD-said-to-Cain,-“Where-is-Abel-your-brother?”-And-he-[lied-and]-said,-“I-do-not-know.-Am-I-my-brother’s-keeper?”-10-The-LORD-said,-“What-have-you-done?-The-voice-of-your-brother’s-[innocent]-blood-is-crying-out-to-Me-from-the-ground-[for-justice].-11-And-now-you-are-cursed-from-the-ground,-which-has-opened-its-mouth-to-receive-your-brother’s-[shed]-blood-from-your-hand.-12-“When-you-cultivate-the-ground,-it-shall-no-longer-yield-its-strength-[it-will-resist-producing-good-crops]-for-you;-you-shall-be-a-fugitive-and-a-vagabond-[roaming-aimlessly]-on-the-earth-[in-perpetual-exile-without-a-home,-a-degraded-outcast].”-13-Cain-said-to-the-LORD,-“My-punishment-is-greater-than-I-can-bear.-14-“Behold,-You-have-driven-me-out-this-day-from-the-face-of-the-land;-and-from-Your-face-(presence)-I-will-be-hidden,-and-I-will-be-a-fugitive-and-an-[aimless]-vagabond-on-the-earth,-and-whoever-finds-me-will-kill-me.”-15-And-the-LORD-said-to-him,-“Therefore,-whoever-kills-Cain,-a-sevenfold-vengeance-[that-is,-punishment-seven-times-worse]-shall-be-taken-on-him-[by-Me].”-And-the-LORD-set-a-[protective]-mark-(sign)-on-Cain,-so-that-no-one-who-found-(met)-him-would-kill-him.
16-So-Cain-went-away-from-the-[manifested]-presence-of-the-LORD,-and-lived-in-the-land-of-Nod-[wandering-in-exile],-east-of-Eden.
17-Cain-knew-his-wife-[one-of-Adam’s-descendants]-and-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-Enoch;-and-Cain-built-a-city-and-named-it-Enoch,-after-the-name-of-his-son.-18-Now-to-Enoch-was-born-Irad,-and-Irad-became-the-father-of-Mehujael,-and-Mehujael-became-the-father-of-Methushael,-and-Methushael-became-the-father-of-Lamech.-19-And-Lamech-took-for-himself-two-wives;-the-name-of-the-one-was-Adah,-and-the-name-of-the-other,-Zillah.-20-Adah-gave-birth-to-Jabal;-he-became-the-father-of-those-[nomadic-herdsmen]-who-live-in-tents-and-have-cattle-and-raise-livestock.-21-His-brother’s-name-was-Jubal;-he-became-the-father-of-all-those-[musicians]-who-play-the-lyre-and-flute.-22-Zillah-gave-birth-to-Tubal-cain,-the-smith-(craftsman)-and-teacher-of-every-artisan-in-instruments-of-bronze-and-iron.-The-sister-of-Tubal-cain-was-Naamah.
23-Lamech-said-to-his-wives,
“Adah-and-Zillah,
Hear-my-voice;
You-wives-of-Lamech,
Listen-to-what-I-say;
For-I-have-killed-a-man-[merely]-for-wounding-me,
And-a-boy-[only]-for-striking-(bruising)-me.
24-“If-Cain-is-avenged-sevenfold-[as-the-LORD-said-he-would-be],
Then-Lamech-[will-be-avenged]-seventy-sevenfold.”

25-Adam-knew-[Eve-as]-his-wife-again;-and-she-gave-birth-to-a-son,-and-named-him-Seth,-for-[she-said],-“God-has-granted-another-child-for-me-in-place-of-Abel,-because-Cain-killed-him.”-26-To-Seth,-also,-a-son-was-born,-whom-he-named-Enosh-(mortal-man,-mankind).-At-that-[same]-time-men-began-to-call-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-worship-through-prayer,-praise,-and-thanksgiving].

Genesis-5
Descendants-Of-Adam

1-This-is-the-book-(the-written-record,-the-history)-of-the-generations-of-[the-descendants-of]-Adam.-When-God-created-man,-He-made-him-in-the-likeness-of-God-[not-physical,-but-a-spiritual-personality-and-moral-likeness].-2-He-created-them-male-and-female,-and-blessed-them-and-named-them-Mankind-at-the-time-they-were-created.
3-When-Adam-had-lived-a-hundred-and-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-a-son-in-his-own-likeness,-according-to-his-image,-and-named-him-Seth.-4-After-he-became-the-father-of-Seth,-Adam-lived-eight-hundred-years-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-5-So-Adam-lived-nine-hundred-and-thirty-years-in-all,-and-he-died.
6-When-Seth-was-a-hundred-and-five-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Enosh.-7-Seth-lived-eight-hundred-and-seven-years-after-the-birth-of-Enosh,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-8-So-Seth-lived-nine-hundred-and-twelve-years,-and-he-died.
9-When-Enosh-was-ninety-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Kenan.-10-Enosh-lived-eight-hundred-and-fifteen-years-after-the-birth-of-Kenan-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-11-So-Enosh-lived-nine-hundred-and-five-years,-and-he-died.
12-When-Kenan-was-seventy-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Mahalalel.-13-Kenan-lived-eight-hundred-and-forty-years-after-the-birth-of-Mahalalel-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-14-So-Kenan-lived-nine-hundred-and-ten-years,-and-he-died.
15-When-Mahalalel-was-sixty-five-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Jared.-16-Mahalalel-lived-eight-hundred-and-thirty-years-after-the-birth-of-Jared-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-17-So-Mahalalel-lived-eight-hundred-and-ninety-five-years,-and-he-died.
18-When-Jared-was-a-hundred-and-sixty-two-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Enoch.-19-Jared-lived-eight-hundred-years-after-the-birth-of-Enoch-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-20-So-Jared-lived-nine-hundred-and-sixty-two-years,-and-he-died.

21-When-Enoch-was-sixty-five-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Methuselah.-22-Enoch-walked-[in-habitual-fellowship]-with-God-three-hundred-years-after-the-birth-of-Methuselah-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-23-So-all-the-days-of-Enoch-were-three-hundred-and-sixty-five-years.-24-And-[in-reverent-fear-and-obedience]-Enoch-walked-with-God;-and-he-was-not-[found-among-men],-because-God-took-him-[away-to-be-home-with-Him].
25-When-Methuselah-was-a-hundred-and-eighty-seven-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Lamech.-26-Methuselah-lived-seven-hundred-and-eighty-two-years-after-the-birth-of-Lamech-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-27-So-Methuselah-lived-nine-hundred-and-sixty-nine-years,-and-he-died.
28-When-Lamech-was-a-hundred-and-eighty-two-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-a-son.-29-He-named-him-Noah,-saying,-“This-one-shall-bring-us-rest-and-comfort-from-our-work-and-from-the-[dreadful]-toil-of-our-hands-because-of-the-ground-which-the-LORD-cursed.”-30-Lamech-lived-five-hundred-and-ninety-five-years-after-the-birth-of-Noah-and-had-other-sons-and-daughters.-31-So-all-the-days-of-Lamech-were-seven-hundred-and-seventy-seven-years,-and-he-died.
32-After-Noah-was-five-hundred-years-old,-he-became-the-father-of-Shem,-Ham,-and-Japheth.

Genesis-6
The-Corruption-Of-Mankind

1-Now-it-happened,-when-men-began-to-multiply-on-the-face-of-the-land,-and-daughters-were-born-to-them,-2-that-the-sons-of-God-saw-that-the-daughters-of-men-were-beautiful-and-desirable;-and-they-took-wives-for-themselves,-whomever-they-chose-and-desired.-3-Then-the-LORD-said,-“My-Spirit-shall-not-strive-and-remain-with-man-forever,-because-he-is-indeed-flesh-[sinful,-corrupt—given-over-to-sensual-appetites];-nevertheless-his-days-shall-yet-be-a-hundred-and-twenty-years.”-4-There-were-Nephilim-(men-of-stature,-notorious-men)-on-the-earth-in-those-days—and-also-afterward—when-the-sons-of-God-lived-with-the-daughters-of-men,-and-they-gave-birth-to-their-children.-These-were-the-mighty-men-who-were-of-old,-men-of-renown-(great-reputation,-fame).
5-The-LORD-saw-that-the-wickedness-(depravity)-of-man-was-great-on-the-earth,-and-that-every-imagination-or-intent-of-the-thoughts-of-his-heart-were-only-evil-continually.-6-The-LORD-regretted-that-He-had-made-mankind-on-the-earth,-and-He-was-[deeply]-grieved-in-His-heart.-7-So-the-LORD-said,-“I-will-destroy-(annihilate)-mankind-whom-I-have-created-from-the-surface-of-the-earth—not-only-man,-but-the-animals-and-the-crawling-things-and-the-birds-of-the-air—because-it-[deeply]-grieves-Me-[to-see-mankind’s-sin]-and-I-regret-that-I-have-made-them.”-8-But-Noah-found-favor-and-grace-in-the-eyes-of-the-LORD.
9-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-(family-history)-of-Noah.-Noah-was-a-righteous-man-[one-who-was-just-and-had-right-standing-with-God],-blameless-in-his-[evil]-generation;-Noah-walked-(lived)-[in-habitual-fellowship]-with-God.-10-Now-Noah-became-the-father-of-three-sons:-Shem,-Ham,-and-Japheth.
11-The-[population-of-the]-earth-was-corrupt-[absolutely-depraved—spiritually-and-morally-putrid]-in-God’s-sight,-and-the-land-was-filled-with-violence-[desecration,-infringement,-outrage,-assault,-and-lust-for-power].-12-God-looked-on-the-earth-and-saw-how-debased-and-degenerate-it-was,-for-all-humanity-had-corrupted-their-way-on-the-earth-and-lost-their-true-direction.
13-God-said-to-Noah,-“I-intend-to-make-an-end-of-all-that-lives,-for-through-men-the-land-is-filled-with-violence;-and-behold,-I-am-about-to-destroy-them-together-with-the-land.-14-Make-yourself-an-ark-of-gopher-wood;-make-in-it-rooms-(stalls,-pens,-coops,-nests,-cages,-compartments)-and-coat-it-inside-and-out-with-pitch-(bitumen).-15-This-is-the-way-you-are-to-make-it:-the-length-of-the-ark-shall-be-three-hundred-cubits,-its-width-fifty-cubits,-and-its-height-thirty-cubits-(450’-x-75’-x-45’).-16-You-shall-make-a-window-[for-light-and-ventilation]-for-the-ark,-and-finish-it-to-at-least-a-cubit-(eighteen-inches)-from-the-top—and-set-the-[entry]-door-of-the-ark-in-its-side;-and-you-shall-make-it-with-lower,-second-and-third-decks.-17-For-behold,-I,-even-I,-will-bring-a-flood-of-waters-on-the-earth,-to-destroy-all-life-under-the-heavens-in-which-there-is-the-breath-and-spirit-of-life;-everything-that-is-on-the-land-shall-die.-18-But-I-will-establish-My-covenant-(solemn-promise,-formal-agreement)-with-you;-and-you-shall-come-into-the-ark—you-and-your-[three]-sons-and-your-wife,-and-your-sons’-wives-with-you.-19-And-of-every-living-thing-[found-on-land],-you-shall-bring-two-of-every-kind-into-the-ark,-to-keep-them-alive-with-you;-they-shall-be-male-and-female.-20-Of-fowls-and-birds-according-to-their-kind,-of-animals-according-to-their-kind,-of-every-crawling-thing-of-the-ground-according-to-its-kind—two-of-every-kind-shall-come-to-you-to-keep-them-alive.-21-“Also-take-with-you-every-kind-of-food-that-is-edible,-and-you-shall-collect-and-store-it;-and-it-shall-be-food-for-you-and-for-them.”-22-So-Noah-did-this;-according-to-all-that-God-commanded-him,-that-is-what-he-did.

Genesis-7
The-Flood

1-Then-the-LORD-said-to-Noah,-“Come-into-the-ark,-you-with-all-your-household,-for-you-[alone]-I-have-seen-as-righteous-(doing-what-is-right)-before-Me-in-this-generation.-2-Of-every-clean-animal-you-shall-take-with-you-seven-pair,-the-male-and-his-female,-and-of-animals-that-are-not-clean,-two-each-the-male-and-his-female;-3-also-of-the-birds-of-the-air,-seven-pair,-the-male-and-the-female,-to-keep-the-offspring-alive-on-the-surface-of-the-earth.-4-“For-in-seven-days-I-am-going-to-cause-it-to-rain-on-the-earth-for-forty-days-and-forty-nights;-and-I-will-destroy-(blot-out,-wipe-away)-every-living-thing-that-I-have-made-from-the-surface-of-the-earth.”-5-So-Noah-did-all-that-the-LORD-commanded-him.
6-Noah-was-six-hundred-years-old-when-the-flood-(deluge)-of-water-came-on-the-earth-[covering-all-of-the-land].-7-Then-Noah-and-his-sons-and-his-wife-and-his-sons’-wives-with-him-entered-the-ark-to-escape-the-flood-waters.-8-Of-clean-animals-and-animals-that-are-not-clean-and-birds-and-fowls-and-everything-that-crawls-on-the-ground,-9-they-came-[motivated-by-God]-into-the-ark-with-Noah-two-by-two,-the-male-and-the-female,-just-as-God-had-commanded-Noah.-10-And-after-the-seven-days-[God-released-the-rain-and]-the-floodwaters-came-on-the-earth.-11-In-the-six-hundredth-year-of-Noah’s-life,-on-the-seventeenth-day-of-the-second-month,-on-that-same-day-all-the-fountains-of-the-great-deep-[subterranean-waters]-burst-open,-and-the-windows-and-floodgates-of-the-heavens-were-opened.-12-It-rained-on-the-earth-for-forty-days-and-forty-nights.
13-On-the-very-same-day-Noah-and-Shem-and-Ham-and-Japheth,-the-sons-of-Noah,-and-Noah’s-wife-and-the-three-wives-of-his-sons-with-them,-entered-the-ark,-14-they-and-every-animal-according-to-its-kind,-all-the-livestock-according-to-their-kinds,-every-moving-thing-that-crawls-on-the-earth-according-to-its-kind,-and-every-bird-according-to-its-kind,-every-winged-thing-of-every-sort.-15-So-they-went-into-the-ark-with-Noah,-two-by-two-of-all-living-beings-in-which-there-was-the-breath-and-spirit-of-life.-16-Those-which-entered,-male-and-female-of-all-flesh-(creatures),-entered-as-God-had-commanded-Noah;-and-the-LORD-closed-the-door-behind-him.
17-The-flood-[the-great-downpour-of-rain]-was-forty-days-and-nights-on-the-earth;-and-the-waters-increased-and-lifted-up-the-ark,-and-it-floated-[high]-above-the-land.-18-The-waters-became-mighty-and-increased-greatly-on-the-earth,-and-the-ark-floated-on-the-surface-of-the-waters.-19-The-waters-prevailed-so-greatly-and-were-so-mighty-and-overwhelming-on-the-earth,-so-that-all-the-high-mountains-everywhere-under-the-heavens-were-covered.-20-[In-fact]-the-waters-became-fifteen-cubits-higher-[than-the-highest-ground],-and-the-mountains-were-covered.-21-All-living-beings-that-moved-on-the-earth-perished—birds-and-cattle-(domestic-animals),-[wild]-animals,-all-things-that-swarm-and-crawl-on-the-earth,-and-all-mankind.-22-Everything-on-the-dry-land,-all-in-whose-nostrils-was-the-breath-and-spirit-of-life,-died.-23-God-destroyed-(blotted-out,-wiped-away)-every-living-thing-that-was-on-the-surface-of-the-earth;-man-and-animals-and-the-crawling-things-and-the-birds-of-the-heavens-were-destroyed-from-the-land.-Only-Noah-and-those-who-were-with-him-in-the-ark-remained-alive.-24-The-waters-covered-[all-of]-the-earth-for-a-hundred-and-fifty-days-(five-months).

Genesis-8
The-Flood-Abates

1-And-God-remembered-and-thought-kindly-of-Noah-and-every-living-thing-and-all-the-animals-that-were-with-him-in-the-ark;-and-God-made-a-wind-blow-over-the-land,-and-the-waters-receded.-2-Also-the-fountains-of-the-deep-[subterranean-waters]-and-the-windows-of-the-heavens-were-closed,-the-[pouring]-rain-from-the-sky-was-restrained,-3-and-the-waters-receded-steadily-from-the-earth.-At-the-end-of-a-hundred-and-fifty-days-the-waters-had-diminished.-4-On-the-seventeenth-day-of-the-seventh-month-[five-months-after-the-rain-began],-the-ark-came-to-rest-on-the-mountains-of-Ararat-[in-Turkey].-5-The-waters-continued-to-decrease-until-the-tenth-month;-on-the-first-day-of-the-tenth-month-the-tops-of-the-mountains-were-seen.
6-At-the-end-of-[another]-forty-days-Noah-opened-the-window-of-the-ark-which-he-had-made;-7-and-he-sent-out-a-raven,-which-flew-here-and-there-until-the-waters-were-dried-up-from-the-earth.-8-Then-Noah-sent-out-a-dove-to-see-if-the-water-level-had-fallen-below-the-surface-of-the-land.-9-But-the-dove-found-no-place-on-which-to-rest-the-sole-of-her-foot,-and-she-returned-to-him-to-the-ark,-for-the-waters-were-[still]-on-the-face-of-the-entire-earth.-So-he-reached-out-his-hand-and-took-the-dove,-and-brought-her-into-the-ark.-10-He-waited-another-seven-days-and-again-sent-the-dove-out-from-the-ark.-11-The-dove-came-back-to-him-in-the-evening,-and-there,-in-her-beak,-was-a-fresh-olive-leaf.-So-Noah-knew-that-the-water-level-had-subsided-from-the-earth.-12-Then-he-waited-another-seven-days-and-sent-out-the-dove,-but-she-did-not-return-to-him-again.
13-Now-in-the-six-hundred-and-first-year-[of-Noah’s-life],-on-the-first-day-of-the-first-month,-the-waters-were-drying-up-from-the-earth.-Then-Noah-removed-the-covering-of-the-ark-and-looked,-and-the-surface-of-the-ground-was-drying.-14-On-the-twenty-seventh-day-of-the-second-month-the-land-was-[entirely]-dry.-15-And-God-spoke-to-Noah,-saying,-16-“Go-out-of-the-ark,-you-and-your-wife-and-your-sons-and-their-wives-with-you.-17-“Bring-out-with-you-every-living-thing-from-all-flesh—birds-and-animals-and-every-crawling-thing-that-crawls-on-the-earth—that-they-may-breed-abundantly-on-the-earth,-and-be-fruitful-and-multiply-on-the-earth.”-18-So-Noah-went-out,-and-his-wife-and-his-sons-and-their-wives-with-him-[after-being-in-the-ark-one-year-and-ten-days].-19-Every-animal,-every-crawling-thing,-every-bird—and-whatever-moves-on-the-land—went-out-by-families-(types,-groupings)-from-the-ark.
20-And-Noah-built-an-altar-to-the-LORD,-and-took-of-every-[ceremonially]-clean-animal-and-of-every-clean-bird-and-offered-burnt-offerings-on-the-altar.-21-The-LORD-smelled-the-pleasing-aroma-[a-soothing,-satisfying-scent]-and-the-LORD-said-to-Himself,-“I-will-never-again-curse-the-ground-because-of-man,-for-the-intent-(strong-inclination,-desire)-of-man’s-heart-is-wicked-from-his-youth;-and-I-will-never-again-destroy-every-living-thing,-as-I-have-done.
22-“While-the-earth-remains,
Seedtime-and-harvest,
Cold-and-heat,
Winter-and-summer,
And-day-and-night
Shall-not-cease.”

Genesis-9
Covenant-Of-The-Rainbow

1-And-God-blessed-Noah-and-his-sons-and-said-to-them,-“Be-fruitful-and-multiply,-and-fill-the-earth.-2-The-fear-and-the-terror-of-you-shall-be-[instinctive]-in-every-animal-of-the-land-and-in-every-bird-of-the-air;-and-together-with-everything-that-moves-on-the-ground,-and-with-all-the-fish-of-the-sea;-they-are-given-into-your-hand.-3-Every-moving-thing-that-lives-shall-be-food-for-you;-I-give-you-everything,-as-I-gave-you-the-green-plants-and-vegetables.-4-But-you-shall-not-eat-meat-along-with-its-life,-that-is,-its-blood.-5-For-your-lifeblood-I-will-most-certainly-require-an-accounting;-from-every-animal-[that-kills-a-person]-I-will-require-it.-And-from-man,-from-every-man’s-brother-[that-is,-anyone-who-murders]-I-will-require-the-life-of-man.
6-“Whoever-sheds-man’s-blood-[unlawfully],
By-man-(judicial-government)-shall-his-blood-be-shed,
For-in-the-image-of-God
He-made-man.
7-“As-for-you,-be-fruitful-and-multiply;
Populate-the-earth-abundantly-and-multiply-in-it.”

8-Then-God-spoke-to-Noah-and-to-his-sons-with-him,-saying,-9-“Now-behold,-I-am-establishing-My-covenant-(binding-agreement,-solemn-promise)-with-you-and-with-your-descendants-after-you-10-and-with-every-living-creature-that-is-with-you—the-birds,-the-livestock,-and-the-wild-animals-of-the-earth-along-with-you,-of-everything-that-comes-out-of-the-ark—every-living-creature-of-the-earth.-11-“I-will-establish-My-covenant-with-you:-Never-again-shall-all-flesh-be-cut-off-by-the-water-of-a-flood,-nor-shall-there-ever-again-be-a-flood-to-destroy-and-ruin-the-earth.”-12-And-God-said,-“This-is-the-token-(visible-symbol,-memorial)-of-the-[solemn]-covenant-which-I-am-making-between-Me-and-you-and-every-living-creature-that-is-with-you,-for-all-future-generations;-13-I-set-My-rainbow-in-the-clouds,-and-it-shall-be-a-sign-of-a-covenant-between-Me-and-the-earth.-14-It-shall-come-about,-when-I-bring-clouds-over-the-earth,-that-the-rainbow-shall-be-seen-in-the-clouds,-15-and-I-will-[compassionately]-remember-My-covenant,-which-is-between-Me-and-you-and-every-living-creature-of-all-flesh;-and-never-again-will-the-water-become-a-flood-to-destroy-all-flesh.-16-“When-the-rainbow-is-in-the-clouds-and-I-look-at-it,-I-will-[solemnly]-remember-the-everlasting-covenant-between-God-and-every-living-creature-of-all-flesh-that-is-on-the-earth.”-17-And-God-said-to-Noah,-“This-[rainbow]-is-the-sign-of-the-covenant-(solemn-pledge,-binding-agreement)-which-I-have-established-between-Me-and-all-living-things-on-the-earth.”
18-The-sons-of-Noah-who-came-out-of-the-ark-were-Shem-and-Ham-and-Japheth.-Ham-would-become-the-father-of-Canaan.-19-These-are-the-three-sons-of-Noah,-and-from-these-[men]-the-whole-earth-was-populated-and-scattered-with-inhabitants.
20-And-Noah-began-to-farm-and-cultivate-the-ground-and-he-planted-a-vineyard.-21-He-drank-some-of-the-wine-and-became-drunk,-and-he-was-uncovered-and-lay-exposed-inside-his-tent.-22-Ham,-the-father-of-Canaan,-saw-[by-accident]-the-nakedness-of-his-father,-and-[to-his-father’s-shame]-told-his-two-brothers-outside.-23-So-Shem-and-Japheth-took-a-robe-and-put-it-on-both-their-shoulders,-and-walked-backwards-and-covered-the-nakedness-of-their-father;-their-faces-were-turned-away-so-that-they-did-not-see-their-father’s-nakedness.-24-When-Noah-awoke-from-his-wine-[induced-stupor],-he-knew-what-his-younger-son-[Ham]-had-done-to-him.-25-So-he-said,
“Cursed-be-Canaan-[the-son-of-Ham];
A-servant-of-servants
He-shall-be-to-his-brothers.”
26-He-also-said,
“Blessed-be-the-LORD,
The-God-of-Shem;
And-let-Canaan-be-his-servant.
27-“May-God-enlarge-[the-land-of]-Japheth,
And-let-him-dwell-in-the-tents-of-Shem;
And-let-Canaan-be-his-servant.”
28-Noah-lived-three-hundred-and-fifty-years-after-the-flood.-29-So-all-the-days-of-Noah-were-nine-hundred-and-fifty-years,-and-he-died.

Genesis-10
Descendants-Of-Noah

1-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-(descendants)-of-Shem,-Ham,-and-Japheth,-the-sons-of-Noah;-and-the-sons-born-to-them-after-the-flood:
2-the-sons-of-Japheth:-Gomer,-Magog,-Madai,-Javan,-Tubal,-Meshech,-and-Tiras;-3-the-sons-of-Gomer:-Ashkenaz,-Riphath,-and-Togarmah;-4-the-sons-of-Javan:-Elishah,-Tarshish,-Kittim,-and-Dodanim.-5-From-these,-[the-people-of]-the-coastlands-of-the-nations-were-separated-and-spread-into-their-lands,-every-one-according-to-his-own-language,-according-to-their-constituent-groups-(families),-and-into-their-nations:
6-the-sons-of-Ham:-Cush,-Mizraim-[from-whom-descended-the-Egyptians],-Put,-and-Canaan;-7-the-sons-of-Cush:-Seba,-Havilah,-Sabtah,-Raamah,-and-Sabteca;-and-the-sons-of-Raamah;-Sheba-and-Dedan.-8-Cush-became-the-father-of-Nimrod;-he-became-a-mighty-one-on-the-earth.-9-He-was-a-mighty-hunter-before-the-LORD;-therefore-it-is-said,-“Like-Nimrod-a-mighty-hunter-before-the-LORD.”-10-The-beginning-of-his-kingdom-was-Babel-and-Erech-and-Accad-and-Calneh,-in-the-land-of-Shinar-[in-Babylonia].-11-From-that-land-Nimrod-went-to-Assyria,-and-built-Nineveh,-and-Rehoboth-Ir,-and-Calah,-12-and-[Nimrod-built]-Resen,-which-is-between-Nineveh-and-Calah;-all-these-[combined-to-form]-the-great-city-[Nineveh].-13-Mizraim-[the-ancestor-of-the-Egyptians]-became-the-father-of-Ludim,-Anamim,-Lehabim,-Naphtuhim-14-and-Pathrusim-and-Casluhim—from-whom-came-the-Philistines—and-Caphtorim.
15-Canaan-became-the-father-of-Sidon,-his-firstborn,-and-Heth-16-and-the-Jebusite-and-the-Amorite-and-the-Girgashite-17-and-the-Hivite-and-the-Arkite-and-the-Sinite-18-and-the-Arvadite-and-the-Zemarite-and-the-Hamathite.-Afterward-the-families-of-the-Canaanite-were-spread-abroad.-19-The-territory-of-the-Canaanite-extended-from-Sidon-as-one-goes-to-Gerar,-as-far-as-Gaza;-and-as-one-goes-to-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-and-Admah-and-Zeboiim,-as-far-as-Lasha.-20-These-are-the-descendants-of-Ham-according-to-their-constituent-groups,-according-to-their-languages,-by-their-lands,-and-by-their-nations.

21-Also-to-Shem,-the-father-of-all-the-children-of-Eber-[including-the-Hebrews],-the-older-brother-of-Japheth,-children-were-born.-22-The-sons-of-Shem:-Elam,-Asshur,-Arpachshad,-Lud-and-Aram;-23-the-sons-of-Aram-[ancestor-of-the-Syrians]:-Uz,-Hul,-Gether-and-Mash.-24-Arpachshad-became-the-father-of-Shelah;-and-Shelah-became-the-father-of-Eber.-25-Two-sons-were-born-to-Eber;-the-name-of-one-was-Peleg-(division),-for-[the-inhabitants-of]-the-earth-were-divided-in-his-days;-and-his-brother’s-name-was-Joktan.-26-Joktan-became-the-father-of-Almodad,-Sheleph,-Hazarmaveth,-Jerah,-27-and-Hadoram,-Uzal,-Diklah,-28-and-Obal,-Abimael,-Sheba,-29-and-Ophir,-Havilah,-and-Jobab;-all-these-were-the-sons-of-Joktan.-30-Now-their-territory-extended-from-Mesha-as-one-goes-toward-Sephar,-to-the-hill-country-of-the-east.-31-These-are-Shem’s-descendants-according-to-their-constituent-groups-(families),-according-to-their-languages,-by-their-lands,-according-to-their-nations.
32-These-are-the-families-of-the-sons-of-Noah,-according-to-their-descendants,-by-their-nations;-and-from-these-[people]-the-nations-were-separated-and-spread-abroad-on-the-earth-after-the-flood.

Genesis-11
Universal-Language,-Babel,-Confusion

1-Now-the-whole-earth-spoke-one-language-and-used-the-same-words-(vocabulary).-2-And-as-people-journeyed-eastward,-they-found-a-plain-in-the-land-of-Shinar-and-they-settled-there.-3-They-said-one-to-another,-“Come,-let-us-make-bricks-and-fire-them-thoroughly-[in-a-kiln,-to-harden-and-strengthen-them].”-So-they-used-brick-for-stone-[as-building-material],-and-they-used-tar-(bitumen,-asphalt)-for-mortar.-4-They-said,-“Come,-let-us-build-a-city-for-ourselves,-and-a-tower-whose-top-will-reach-into-the-heavens,-and-let-us-make-a-[famous]-name-for-ourselves,-so-that-we-will-not-be-scattered-[into-separate-groups]-and-be-dispersed-over-the-surface-of-the-entire-earth-[as-the-LORD-instructed].”-5-Now-the-LORD-came-down-to-see-the-city-and-the-tower-which-the-sons-of-men-had-built.-6-And-the-LORD-said,-“Behold,-they-are-one-[unified]-people,-and-they-all-have-the-same-language.-This-is-only-the-beginning-of-what-they-will-do-[in-rebellion-against-Me],-and-now-no-evil-thing-they-imagine-they-can-do-will-be-impossible-for-them.-7-“Come,-let-Us-(Father,-Son,-Holy-Spirit)-go-down-and-there-confuse-and-mix-up-their-language,-so-that-they-will-not-understand-one-another’s-speech.”-8-So-the-LORD-scattered-them-abroad-from-there-over-the-surface-of-the-entire-earth;-and-they-stopped-building-the-city.-9-Therefore-the-name-of-the-city-was-Babel—because-there-the-LORD-confused-the-language-of-the-entire-earth;-and-from-that-place-the-LORD-scattered-and-dispersed-them-over-the-surface-of-all-the-earth.
Descendants-of-Shem-10-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-of-Shem-[from-whom-Abraham-descended].-Shem-was-a-hundred-years-old-when-he-became-the-father-of-Arpachshad,-two-years-after-the-flood.-11-And-Shem-lived-five-hundred-years-after-Arpachshad-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
12-When-Arpachshad-had-lived-thirty-five-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Shelah.-13-Arpachshad-lived-four-hundred-and-three-years-after-Shelah-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
14-When-Shelah-had-lived-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Eber.-15-Shelah-lived-four-hundred-and-three-years-after-Eber-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
16-When-Eber-had-lived-thirty-four-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Peleg.-17-And-Eber-lived-four-hundred-and-thirty-years-after-Peleg-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
18-When-Peleg-had-lived-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Reu.-19-And-Peleg-lived-two-hundred-and-nine-years-after-Reu-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
20-When-Reu-had-lived-thirty-two-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Serug.-21-And-Reu-lived-two-hundred-and-seven-years-after-Serug-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
22-When-Serug-had-lived-thirty-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Nahor.-23-And-Serug-lived-two-hundred-years-after-Nahor-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
24-When-Nahor-had-lived-twenty-nine-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Terah.-25-And-Nahor-lived-a-hundred-and-nineteen-years-after-Terah-was-born,-and-he-had-other-sons-and-daughters.
26-After-Terah-had-lived-seventy-years,-he-became-the-father-of-Abram-and-Nahor-and-Haran-[his-firstborn].
27-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Terah.-Terah-was-the-father-of-Abram-(Abraham),-Nahor,-and-Haran;-and-Haran-was-the-father-of-Lot.-28-Haran-died-before-his-father-Terah-in-the-land-of-his-birth,-in-Ur-of-the-Chaldeans.-29-Abram-and-Nahor-took-wives-for-themselves.-The-name-of-Abram’s-wife-was-Sarai-(later-called-Sarah),-and-the-name-of-Nahor’s-wife-was-Milcah,-the-daughter-of-Haran,-the-father-of-Milcah-and-Iscah.-30-But-Sarai-was-barren;-she-did-not-have-a-child.
31-Terah-took-Abram-his-son,-and-Lot-the-son-of-Haran,-his-grandson,-and-Sarai-his-daughter-in-law,-his-son-Abram’s-wife;-and-they-went-out-together-to-go-from-Ur-of-the-Chaldeans-into-the-land-of-Canaan;-but-when-they-came-to-Haran-[about-five-hundred-and-fifty-miles-northwest-of-Ur],-they-settled-there.-32-Terah-lived-two-hundred-and-five-years;-and-Terah-died-in-Haran.

Genesis-12
Abram-Journeys-To-Egypt

1-Now-[in-Haran]-the-LORD-had-said-to-Abram,
“Go-away-from-your-country,
And-from-your-relatives
And-from-your-father’s-house,
To-the-land-which-I-will-show-you;
2-And-I-will-make-you-a-great-nation,
And-I-will-bless-you-[abundantly],
And-make-your-name-great-(exalted,-distinguished);
And-you-shall-be-a-blessing-[a-source-of-great-good-to-others];
3-And-I-will-bless-(do-good-for,-benefit)-those-who-bless-you,
And-I-will-curse-[that-is,-subject-to-My-wrath-and-judgment]-the-one-who-curses-(despises,-dishonors,-has-contempt-for)-you.
And-in-you-all-the-families-(nations)-of-the-earth-will-be-blessed.”
4-So-Abram-departed-[in-faithful-obedience]-as-the-LORD-had-directed-him;-and-Lot-[his-nephew]-left-with-him.-Abram-was-seventy-five-years-old-when-he-left-Haran.-5-Abram-took-Sarai-his-wife-and-Lot-his-nephew,-and-all-their-possessions-which-they-had-acquired,-and-the-people-(servants)-which-they-had-acquired-in-Haran,-and-they-set-out-to-go-to-the-land-of-Canaan.-When-they-came-to-the-land-of-Canaan,-6-Abram-passed-through-the-land-as-far-as-the-site-of-Shechem,-to-the-[great]-terebinth-(oak)-tree-of-Moreh.-Now-the-Canaanites-were-in-the-land-at-that-time.-7-Then-the-LORD-appeared-to-Abram-and-said,-“I-will-give-this-land-to-your-descendants.”-So-Abram-built-an-altar-there-to-[honor]-the-LORD-who-had-appeared-to-him.-8-Then-he-moved-on-from-there-to-the-mountain-on-the-east-of-Bethel,-and-pitched-his-tent,-with-Bethel-on-the-west-and-Ai-on-the-east;-and-there-he-built-an-altar-to-the-LORD-and-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-worship-through-prayer,-praise,-and-thanksgiving].-9-Then-Abram-journeyed-on,-continuing-toward-the-Negev-(the-South-country-of-Judah).

10-Now-there-was-a-famine-in-the-land;-and-Abram-went-down-into-Egypt-to-live-temporarily,-for-the-famine-in-the-land-was-oppressive-and-severe.-11-And-when-he-was-about-to-enter-Egypt,-he-said-to-Sarai-his-wife,-“Listen:-I-know-that-you-are-a-beautiful-woman;-12-so-when-the-Egyptians-see-you,-they-will-say,-‘This-is-his-wife’;-and-they-will-kill-me-[to-acquire-you],-but-they-will-let-you-live.-13-“Please-tell-them-that-you-are-my-sister-so-that-things-will-go-well-for-me-for-your-sake,-and-my-life-will-be-spared-because-of-you.”-14-And-when-Abram-entered-Egypt,-the-Egyptians-saw-that-Sarai-was-very-beautiful.-15-Pharaoh’s-princes-(officials)-also-saw-her-and-praised-her-to-Pharaoh;-and-the-woman-was-taken-[for-the-purpose-of-marriage]-into-Pharaoh’s-house-(harem).-16-Therefore-Pharaoh-treated-Abram-well-for-her-sake;-he-acquired-sheep,-oxen,-male-and-female-donkeys,-male-and-female-servants,-and-camels.
17-But-the-LORD-punished-Pharaoh-and-his-household-with-severe-plagues-because-of-Sarai,-Abram’s-wife.-18-Then-Pharaoh-called-Abram-and-said,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done-to-me?-Why-did-you-not-tell-me-that-she-was-your-wife?-19-“Why-did-you-say,-‘She-is-my-sister,’-so-that-I-took-her-as-my-wife?-Now-then,-here-is-your-wife;-take-her-and-go!”-20-So-Pharaoh-commanded-his-men-concerning-him;-and-they-escorted-him-on-his-way,-with-his-wife-and-all-that-he-had.

Genesis-13
Abram-And-Lot

1-So-Abram-went-up-out-of-Egypt,-he-and-his-wife-and-all-that-he-had,-and-Lot-[his-nephew]-with-him,-into-the-Negev-(the-South-country-of-Judah).
2-Now-Abram-was-extremely-rich-in-livestock-and-in-silver-and-in-gold.-3-He-journeyed-on-from-the-Negev-as-far-as-Bethel,-to-the-place-where-his-tent-had-been-at-the-beginning,-between-Bethel-and-Ai,-4-where-he-had-first-built-an-altar;-and-there-Abram-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-prayer].-5-But-Lot,-who-went-with-Abram,-also-had-flocks-and-herds-and-tents.-6-Now-the-land-was-not-able-to-support-them-[that-is,-sustain-all-their-grazing-and-water-needs]-while-they-lived-near-one-another,-for-their-possessions-were-too-great-for-them-to-stay-together.-7-And-there-was-strife-and-quarreling-between-the-herdsmen-of-Abram’s-cattle-and-the-herdsmen-of-Lot’s-cattle.-Now-the-Canaanite-and-the-Perizzite-were-living-in-the-land-at-that-same-time-[making-grazing-of-the-livestock-difficult].
8-So-Abram-said-to-Lot,-“Please-let-there-be-no-strife-and-disagreement-between-you-and-me,-nor-between-your-herdsmen-and-my-herdsmen,-because-we-are-relatives.-9-“Is-not-the-entire-land-before-you?-Please-separate-[yourself]-from-me.-If-you-take-the-left,-then-I-will-go-to-the-right;-or-if-you-choose-the-right,-then-I-will-go-to-the-left.”-10-So-Lot-looked-and-saw-that-the-valley-of-the-Jordan-was-well-watered-everywhere—this-was-before-the-LORD-destroyed-Sodom-and-Gomorrah;-[it-was-all]-like-the-garden-of-the-LORD,-like-the-land-of-Egypt,-as-you-go-to-Zoar-[at-the-south-end-of-the-Dead-Sea].-11-Then-Lot-chose-for-himself-all-the-valley-of-the-Jordan,-and-he-traveled-east.-So-they-separated-from-each-other.-12-Abram-settled-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-Lot-settled-in-the-cities-of-the-valley-and-camped-as-far-as-Sodom-and-lived-there.-13-But-the-men-of-Sodom-were-extremely-wicked-and-sinful-against-the-LORD-[unashamed-in-their-open-sin-before-Him].
14-The-LORD-said-to-Abram,-after-Lot-had-left-him,-“Now-lift-up-your-eyes-and-look-from-the-place-where-you-are-standing,-northward-and-southward-and-eastward-and-westward;-15-for-all-the-land-which-you-see-I-will-give-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-forever.-16-I-will-make-your-descendants-[as-numerous]-as-the-dust-of-the-earth,-so-that-if-a-man-could-count-the-[grains-of]-dust-of-the-earth,-then-your-descendants-could-also-be-counted.-17-“Arise,-walk-(make-a-thorough-reconnaissance)-around-in-the-land,-through-its-length-and-its-width,-for-I-will-give-it-to-you.”-18-Then-Abram-broke-camp-and-moved-his-tent,-and-came-and-settled-by-the-[grove-of-the-great]-terebinths-(oak-trees)-of-Mamre-[the-Amorite],-which-are-in-Hebron,-and-there-he-built-an-altar-to-[honor]-the-LORD.

Genesis-14
War-Of-The-Kings

1-In-the-days-of-the-[Eastern]-kings-Amraphel-of-Shinar,-Arioch-of-Ellasar,-Chedorlaomer-of-Elam,-and-Tidal-of-Goiim,-2-they-[invaded-the-Jordan-Valley-near-the-Dead-Sea,-and]-made-war-with-Bera-king-of-Sodom,-Birsha-king-of-Gomorrah,-Shinab-king-of-Admah,-Shemeber-king-of-Zeboiim,-and-the-king-of-Bela-(that-is,-Zoar).-3-All-of-these-[kings]-joined-together-[as-allies]-in-the-Valley-of-Siddim-(that-is,-the-Sea-of-Salt).-4-Twelve-years-they-had-served-Chedorlaomer-[the-most-powerful-king-in-the-invading-confederacy],-but-in-the-thirteenth-year-they-rebelled.-5-In-the-fourteenth-year-Chedorlaomer-and-the-[three]-kings-who-were-with-him-attacked-and-subdued-the-Rephaim-in-Ashteroth-karnaim,-the-Zuzim-in-Ham,-and-the-Emim-in-Shaveh-kiriathaim,-6-and-the-Horites-in-their-mountainous-country-of-Seir,-as-far-as-El-paran,-which-is-on-the-border-of-the-wilderness.-7-Then-they-turned-back-and-came-to-En-mishpat-(that-is,-Kadesh),-and-subdued-all-the-country-of-the-Amalekites,-and-also-the-Amorites-who-lived-in-Hazazon-tamar.-8-Then-the-kings-of-Sodom,-Gomorrah,-Admah,-Zeboiim,-and-Bela-(that-is,-Zoar)-came-out;-and-they-joined-together-for-battle-with-the-invading-kings-in-the-Valley-of-Siddim,-9-gainst-Chedorlaomer-king-of-Elam-and-Tidal-king-of-Goiim-and-Amraphel-king-of-Shinar-and-Arioch-king-of-Ellasar—four-kings-against-five.-10-Now-the-Valley-of-Siddim-was-full-of-tar-(bitumen)-pits;-and-as-the-kings-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-fled,-they-fell-into-them.-But-the-remainder-[of-the-kings]-who-survived-fled-to-the-hill-country.-11-Then-the-victors-took-all-the-possessions-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-and-all-their-food-supply-and-provisions-and-left.-12-And-they-also-took-[captive]-Lot,-Abram’s-nephew,-and-his-possessions-and-left,-for-he-was-living-in-Sodom.
13-Then-a-survivor-who-had-escaped-[from-the-invading-forces-on-the-other-side-of-the-Jordan]-came-and-told-Abram-the-Hebrew.-Now-he-was-living-by-the-terebinths-(oaks)-of-Mamre-the-Amorite,-brother-of-Eshcol-and-brother-of-Aner—they-were-allies-of-Abram.-14-When-Abram-heard-that-his-nephew-[Lot]-had-been-captured,-he-armed-and-led-out-his-trained-men,-born-in-his-own-house,-[numbering]-three-hundred-and-eighteen,-and-went-in-pursuit-as-far-[north]-as-Dan.-15-He-divided-his-forces-against-them-by-night,-he-and-his-servants,-and-attacked-and-defeated-them,-and-pursued-them-as-far-as-Hobah,-which-is-north-of-Damascus.-16-And-he-brought-back-all-the-goods,-and-also-brought-back-his-nephew-Lot-and-his-possessions,-and-also-the-women,-and-the-people.
Abram-and-Melchizedek-17-Then-after-Abram’s-return-from-the-defeat-(slaughter)-of-Chedorlaomer-and-the-kings-who-were-with-him,-the-king-of-Sodom-went-out-to-meet-him-at-the-Valley-of-Shaveh-(that-is,-the-King’s-Valley).-18-Melchizedek-king-of-Salem-(ancient-Jerusalem)-brought-out-bread-and-wine-[for-them];-he-was-the-priest-of-God-Most-High.-19-And-Melchizedek-blessed-Abram-and-said,
“Blessed-(joyful,-favored)-be-Abram-by-God-Most-High,
Creator-and-Possessor-of-heaven-and-earth;
20-And-blessed,-praised,-and-glorified-be-God-Most-High,
Who-has-given-your-enemies-into-your-hand.”
And-Abram-gave-him-a-tenth-of-all-[the-treasure-he-had-taken-in-battle].-21-The-king-of-Sodom-said-to-Abram,-“Give-me-the-people-and-keep-the-goods-(spoils-of-battle)-for-yourself.”-22-But-Abram-said-to-the-king-of-Sodom,-“I-have-raised-my-hand-and-sworn-an-oath-to-the-LORD-God-Most-High,-the-Creator-and-Possessor-of-heaven-and-earth,-23-that-I-would-not-take-anything-that-is-yours,-from-a-thread-to-a-sandal-strap,-so-you-could-not-say,-‘I-[the-King-of-Sodom]-have-made-Abram-rich.’-24-“I-will-take-nothing-except-what-my-young-men-have-eaten,-and-the-share-of-the-spoils-belonging-to-the-men-[my-allies]-who-went-with-me—Aner,-Eshcol,-and-Mamre;-let-them-take-their-share-of-the-spoils.”

Genesis-15
Abram-Promised-A-Son

1-After-these-things-the-word-of-the-LORD-came-to-Abram-in-a-vision,-saying,
“Do-not-be-afraid,-Abram,
I-am-your-shield;
Your-reward-[for-obedience]-shall-be-very-great.”
2-Abram-said,-“Lord-GOD,-what-reward-will-You-give-me,-since-I-am-[leaving-this-world]-childless,-and-he-who-will-be-the-owner-and-heir-of-my-house-is-this-[servant]-Eliezer-from-Damascus?”-3-And-Abram-continued,-“Since-You-have-given-no-child-to-me,-one-(a-servant)-born-in-my-house-is-my-heir.”-4-Then-behold,-the-word-of-the-LORD-came-to-him,-saying,-“This-man-[Eliezer]-will-not-be-your-heir-but-he-who-shall-come-from-your-own-body-shall-be-your-heir.”-5-And-the-LORD-brought-Abram-outside-[his-tent-into-the-night]-and-said,-“Look-now-toward-the-heavens-and-count-the-stars—if-you-are-able-to-count-them.”-Then-He-said-to-him,-“So-[numerous]-shall-your-descendants-be.”-6-Then-Abram-believed-in-(affirmed,-trusted-in,-relied-on,-remained-steadfast-to)-the-LORD;-and-He-counted-(credited)-it-to-him-as-righteousness-(doing-right-in-regard-to-God-and-man).-7-And-He-said-to-him,-“I-am-the-[same]-LORD-who-brought-you-out-of-Ur-of-the-Chaldeans,-to-give-you-this-land-as-an-inheritance.”-8-But-Abram-said,-“Lord-GOD,-by-what-[proof]-will-I-know-that-I-will-inherit-it?”-9-So-God-said-to-him,-“Bring-Me-a-three-year-old-heifer,-a-three-year-old-female-goat,-a-three-year-old-ram,-a-turtledove,-and-a-young-pigeon.”-10-So-Abram-brought-all-these-to-Him-and-cut-them-down-the-middle,-and-laid-each-half-opposite-the-other;-but-he-did-not-cut-the-birds.-11-The-birds-of-prey-swooped-down-on-the-carcasses,-but-Abram-drove-them-away.
12-When-the-sun-was-setting,-a-deep-sleep-overcame-Abram;-and-a-horror-(terror,-shuddering-fear,-nightmare)-of-great-darkness-overcame-him.-13-God-said-to-Abram,-“Know-for-sure-that-your-descendants-will-be-strangers-[living-temporarily]-in-a-land-(Egypt)-that-is-not-theirs,-where-they-will-be-enslaved-and-oppressed-for-four-hundred-years.-14-But-on-that-nation-whom-your-descendants-will-serve-I-will-bring-judgment,-and-afterward-they-will-come-out-[of-that-land]-with-great-possessions.-15-As-for-you,-you-shall-[die-and]-go-to-your-fathers-in-peace;-you-shall-be-buried-at-a-good-old-age.-16-“Then-in-the-fourth-generation-your-descendants-shall-return-here-[to-Canaan,-the-land-of-promise],-for-the-wickedness-and-guilt-of-the-Amorites-is-not-yet-complete-(finished).”
17-When-the-sun-had-gone-down-and-a-[deep]-darkness-had-come,-there-appeared-a-smoking-brazier-and-a-flaming-torch-which-passed-between-the-[divided]-pieces-[of-the-animals].-18-On-the-same-day-the-LORD-made-a-covenant-(promise,-pledge)-with-Abram,-saying,
“To-your-descendants-I-have-given-this-land,
From-the-river-of-Egypt-to-the-great-river-Euphrates—
19-[the-land-of]-the-Kenites-and-the-Kenizzites-and-the-Kadmonites-20-and-the-Hittites-and-the-Perizzites-and-the-Rephaim,-21-the-Amorites-and-the-Canaanites-and-the-Girgashites-and-the-Jebusites.”

Genesis-16
Sarai-And-Hagar

1-Now-Sarai,-Abram’s-wife,-had-not-borne-him-any-children,-and-she-had-an-Egyptian-maid-whose-name-was-Hagar.-2-So-Sarai-said-to-Abram,-“See-here,-the-LORD-has-prevented-me-from-bearing-children.-I-am-asking-you-to-go-in-to-[the-bed-of]-my-maid-[so-that-she-may-bear-you-a-child];-perhaps-I-will-obtain-children-by-her.”-And-Abram-listened-to-Sarai-and-did-as-she-said.-3-After-Abram-had-lived-in-the-land-of-Canaan-ten-years,-Abram’s-wife-Sarai-took-Hagar-the-Egyptian-[maid],-and-gave-her-to-her-husband-Abram-to-be-his-[secondary]-wife.-4-He-went-in-to-[the-bed-of]-Hagar,-and-she-conceived;-and-when-she-realized-that-she-had-conceived,-she-looked-with-contempt-on-her-mistress-[regarding-Sarai-as-insignificant-because-of-her-infertility].-5-Then-Sarai-said-to-Abram,-“May-[the-responsibility-for]-the-wrong-done-to-me-[by-the-arrogant-behavior-of-Hagar]-be-upon-you.-I-gave-my-maid-into-your-arms,-and-when-she-realized-that-she-had-conceived,-I-was-despised-and-looked-on-with-disrespect.-May-the-LORD-judge-[who-has-done-right]-between-you-and-me.”-6-But-Abram-said-to-Sarai,-“Look,-your-maid-is-entirely-in-your-hands-and-subject-to-your-authority;-do-as-you-please-with-her.”-So-Sarai-treated-her-harshly-and-humiliated-her,-and-Hagar-fled-from-her.
7-But-the-Angel-of-the-LORD-found-her-by-a-spring-of-water-in-the-wilderness,-on-the-road-to-[Egypt-by-way-of]-Shur.-8-And-He-said,-“Hagar,-Sarai’s-maid,-where-did-you-come-from-and-where-are-you-going?”-And-she-said,-“I-am-running-away-from-my-mistress-Sarai.”-9-The-Angel-of-the-LORD-said-to-her,-“Go-back-to-your-mistress,-and-submit-humbly-to-her-authority.”-10-Then-the-Angel-of-the-LORD-said-to-her,-“I-will-greatly-multiply-your-descendants-so-that-they-will-be-too-many-to-count.”-11-The-Angel-of-the-LORD-continued,
“Behold,-you-are-with-child,
And-you-will-bear-a-son;
And-you-shall-name-him-Ishmael-(God-hears),
Because-the-LORD-has-heard-and-paid-attention-to-your-persecution-(suffering).
12-“He-(Ishmael)-will-be-a-wild-donkey-of-a-man;
His-hand-will-be-against-every-man-[continually-fighting]
And-every-man’s-hand-against-him;
And-he-will-dwell-in-defiance-of-all-his-brothers.”
13-Then-she-called-the-name-of-the-LORD-who-spoke-to-her,-“You-are-God-Who-Sees”;-for-she-said,-“Have-I-not-even-here-[in-the-wilderness]-remained-alive-after-seeing-Him-[who-sees-me-with-understanding-and-compassion]?”-14-Therefore-the-well-was-called-Beer-lahai-roi-(Well-of-the-Living-One-Who-Sees-Me);-it-is-between-Kadesh-and-Bered.
15-So-Hagar-gave-birth-to-Abram’s-son;-and-Abram-named-his-son,-to-whom-Hagar-gave-birth,-Ishmael-(God-hears).-16-Abram-was-eighty-six-years-old-when-Hagar-gave-birth-to-Ishmael.

Genesis-17
Abraham-And-The-Covenant-Of-Circumcision

1-When-Abram-was-ninety-nine-years-old,-the-LORD-appeared-to-him-and-said,
“I-am-God-Almighty;
Walk-[habitually]-before-Me-[with-integrity,-knowing-that-you-are-always-in-My-presence],-and-be-blameless-and-complete-[in-obedience-to-Me].
2-“I-will-establish-My-covenant-(everlasting-promise)-between-Me-and-you,
And-I-will-multiply-you-exceedingly-[through-your-descendants].”
3-Then-Abram-fell-on-his-face-[in-worship],-and-God-spoke-with-him,-saying,
4-“As-for-Me,-behold,-My-covenant-is-with-you,
And-[as-a-result]-you-shall-be-the-father-of-many-nations.
5-“No-longer-shall-your-name-be-Abram-(exalted-father),
But-your-name-shall-be-Abraham-(father-of-a-multitude);
For-I-will-make-you-the-father-of-many-nations.

6-I-will-make-you-exceedingly-fruitful,-and-I-will-make-nations-of-you,-and-kings-will-come-from-you.-7-I-will-establish-My-covenant-between-Me-and-you-and-your-descendants-after-you-throughout-their-generations-for-an-everlasting-covenant,-to-be-God-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-after-you.-8-“I-will-give-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-after-you-the-land-in-which-you-are-a-stranger-[moving-from-place-to-place],-all-the-land-of-Canaan,-as-an-everlasting-possession-[of-property];-and-I-will-be-their-God.”
9-Further,-God-said-to-Abraham,-“As-for-you-[your-part-of-the-agreement],-you-shall-keep-and-faithfully-obey-[the-terms-of]-My-covenant,-you-and-your-descendants-after-you-throughout-their-generations.-10-This-is-[the-sign-of]-My-covenant,-which-you-shall-keep-and-faithfully-obey,-between-Me-and-you-and-your-descendants-after-you:-Every-male-among-you-shall-be-circumcised.-11-And-you-shall-be-circumcised-in-the-flesh-of-your-foreskins,-and-it-shall-be-the-sign-(symbol,-memorial)-of-the-covenant-between-Me-and-you.-12-Every-male-among-you-who-is-eight-days-old-shall-be-circumcised-throughout-your-generations,-[including]-a-servant-whether-born-in-the-house-or-one-who-is-purchased-with-[your]-money-from-any-foreigner,-who-is-not-of-your-descendants.-13-A-servant-who-is-born-in-your-house-or-one-who-is-purchased-with-your-money-must-be-circumcised;-and-[the-sign-of]-My-covenant-shall-be-in-your-flesh-for-an-everlasting-covenant.-14-“And-the-male-who-is-not-circumcised-in-the-flesh-of-his-foreskin,-that-person-shall-be-cut-off-from-his-people;-he-has-broken-My-covenant.”
15-Then-God-said-to-Abraham,-“As-for-Sarai-your-wife,-you-shall-not-call-her-name-Sarai-(my-princess),-but-her-name-will-be-Sarah-(Princess).-16-“I-will-bless-her,-and-indeed-I-will-also-give-you-a-son-by-her.-Yes,-I-will-bless-her,-and-she-shall-be-a-mother-of-nations;-kings-of-peoples-will-come-from-her.”-17-Then-Abraham-fell-on-his-face-and-laughed,-and-said-in-his-heart,-“Shall-a-child-be-born-to-a-man-who-is-a-hundred-years-old?-And-shall-Sarah,-who-is-ninety-years-old,-bear-a-child?”-18-And-Abraham-said-to-God,-“Oh,-that-Ishmael-[my-firstborn]-might-live-before-You!”-19-But-God-said,-“No,-Sarah-your-wife-shall-bear-you-a-son-indeed,-and-you-shall-name-him-Isaac-(laughter);-and-I-will-establish-My-covenant-with-him-for-an-everlasting-covenant-and-with-his-descendants-after-him.-20-As-for-Ishmael,-I-have-heard-and-listened-to-you;-behold,-I-will-bless-him,-and-will-make-him-fruitful-and-will-greatly-multiply-him-[through-his-descendants].-He-will-be-the-father-of-twelve-princes-(chieftains,-sheiks),-and-I-will-make-him-a-great-nation.-21-“But-My-covenant-[My-promise,-My-solemn-pledge],-I-will-establish-with-Isaac,-whom-Sarah-will-bear-to-you-at-this-time-next-year.”-22-And-God-finished-speaking-with-him-and-went-up-from-Abraham.
23-Then-Abraham-took-Ishmael-his-son,-and-all-the-servants-who-were-born-in-his-house-and-all-who-were-purchased-with-his-money,-every-male-among-the-men-of-Abraham’s-household,-and-circumcised-the-flesh-of-their-foreskin-the-very-same-day,-as-God-had-said-to-him.-24-So-Abraham-was-ninety-nine-years-old-when-he-was-circumcised.-25-And-Ishmael-his-son-was-thirteen-years-old-when-he-was-circumcised.-26-On-the-very-same-day-Abraham-was-circumcised,-as-well-as-Ishmael-his-son.-27-All-the-men-[servants]-of-his-household,-both-those-born-in-the-house-and-those-purchased-with-money-from-a-foreigner,-were-circumcised-along-with-him-[as-the-sign-of-God’s-covenant-with-Abraham].

Genesis-18
Birth-Of-Isaac-Promised

1-Now-the-LORD-appeared-to-Abraham-by-the-terebinth-trees-of-Mamre-[in-Hebron],-while-he-was-sitting-at-the-tent-door-in-the-heat-of-the-day.-2-When-he-raised-his-eyes-and-looked-up,-behold,-three-men-were-standing-[a-little-distance]-from-him.-When-he-saw-them,-he-ran-from-the-tent-door-to-meet-them-and-bowed-down-[with-his-face]-to-the-ground,-3-and-Abraham-said,-“My-lord,-if-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-please-do-not-pass-by-your-servant-[without-stopping-to-visit].-4-Please-let-a-little-water-be-brought-[by-one-of-my-servants]-and-[you-may]-wash-your-feet,-and-recline-and-rest-comfortably-under-the-tree.-5-And-I-will-bring-a-piece-of-bread-to-refresh-and-sustain-you;-after-that-you-may-go-on,-since-you-have-come-to-your-servant.”-And-they-replied,-“Do-as-you-have-said.”-6-So-Abraham-hurried-into-the-tent-to-Sarah,-and-said,-“Quickly,-get-ready-three-measures-of-fine-meal,-knead-it-and-bake-cakes.”-7-Abraham-also-ran-to-the-herd-and-brought-a-calf,-tender-and-choice,-and-he-gave-it-to-the-servant-[to-butcher],-and-he-hurried-to-prepare-it.-8-Then-he-took-curds-and-milk-and-the-calf-which-he-had-prepared,-and-set-it-before-the-men;-and-he-stood-beside-them-under-the-tree-while-they-ate.
9-Then-they-said-to-him,-“Where-is-Sarah-your-wife?”-And-he-said,-“There,-in-the-tent.”-10-He-said,-“I-will-surely-return-to-you-at-this-time-next-year;-and-behold,-Sarah-your-wife-will-have-a-son.”-And-Sarah-was-listening-at-the-tent-door,-which-was-behind-him.-11-Now-Abraham-and-Sarah-were-old,-well-advanced-in-years;-she-was-past-[the-age-of]-childbearing.-12-So-Sarah-laughed-to-herself-[when-she-heard-the-LORD’S-words],-saying,-“After-I-have-become-old,-shall-I-have-pleasure-and-delight,-my-lord-(husband)-being-also-old?”-13-And-the-LORD-asked-Abraham,-“Why-did-Sarah-laugh-[to-herself],-saying,-‘Shall-I-really-give-birth-[to-a-child]-when-I-am-so-old?’-14-“Is-anything-too-difficult-or-too-wonderful-for-the-LORD?-At-the-appointed-time,-when-the-season-[for-her-delivery]-comes,-I-will-return-to-you-and-Sarah-will-have-a-son.”-15-Then-Sarah-denied-it,-saying,-“I-did-not-laugh”;-because-she-was-afraid.-And-He-(the-LORD)-said,-“No,-but-you-did-laugh.”

16-Then-the-men-got-up-from-there,-and-looked-toward-Sodom;-and-Abraham-walked-with-them-to-send-them-on-the-way.-17-The-LORD-said,-“Shall-I-keep-secret-from-Abraham-[My-friend-and-servant]-what-I-am-going-to-do,-18-since-Abraham-is-destined-to-become-a-great-and-mighty-nation,-and-all-the-nations-of-the-earth-will-be-blessed-through-him?-19-“For-I-have-known-(chosen,-acknowledged)-him-[as-My-own],-so-that-he-may-teach-and-command-his-children-and-[the-sons-of]-his-household-after-him-to-keep-the-way-of-the-LORD-by-doing-what-is-righteous-and-just,-so-that-the-LORD-may-bring-upon-Abraham-what-He-has-promised-him.”-20-And-the-LORD-said,-“The-outcry-[of-the-sin]-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-is-indeed-great,-and-their-sin-is-exceedingly-grave.-21-“I-will-go-down-now,-and-see-whether-they-have-acted-[as-vilely-and-wickedly]-as-the-outcry-which-has-come-to-Me-[indicates];-and-if-not,-I-will-know.”
22-Now-the-[two]-men-(angelic-beings)-turned-away-from-there-and-went-toward-Sodom,-but-Abraham-remained-standing-before-the-LORD.-23-Abraham-approached-[the-LORD]-and-said,-“Will-You-really-sweep-away-the-righteous-(those-who-do-right)-with-the-wicked-(those-who-do-evil)?-24-Suppose-there-are-fifty-righteous-[people]-within-the-city;-will-You-really-sweep-it-away-and-not-spare-it-for-the-sake-of-the-fifty-righteous-who-are-in-it?-25-“Far-be-it-from-You-to-do-such-a-thing—to-strike-the-righteous-with-the-wicked,-so-that-the-righteous-and-the-wicked-are-treated-alike.-Far-be-it-from-You!-Shall-not-the-Judge-of-all-the-earth-do-right-[by-executing-just-and-righteous-judgment]?”-26-So-the-LORD-said,-“If-I-find-within-the-city-of-Sodom-fifty-righteous-[people],-then-I-will-spare-the-entire-place-for-their-sake.”-27-Abraham-answered,-“Now-behold,-I-who-am-but-dust-[in-origin]-and-ashes-have-decided-to-speak-to-the-Lord.-28-“If-five-of-the-fifty-righteous-are-lacking,-will-You-destroy-the-entire-city-for-lack-of-five?”-And-He-said,-“If-I-find-[at-least]-forty-five-[righteous-people]-there,-I-will-not-destroy-it.”-29-Abraham-spoke-to-Him-yet-again-and-said,-“Suppose-[only]-forty-are-found-there.”-And-He-said,-“I-will-not-do-it-for-the-sake-of-the-forty-[who-are-righteous].”-30-Then-Abraham-said-[to-Him],-“Oh,-may-the-Lord-not-be-angry,-and-I-will-speak;-suppose-thirty-[righteous-people]-are-found-there?”-And-He-said,-“I-will-not-do-it-if-I-find-thirty-there.”-31-And-he-said,-“Now-behold,-I-have-decided-to-speak-to-the-Lord-[again].-Suppose-[only]-twenty-[righteous-people]-are-found-there?”-And-the-Lord-said,-“I-will-not-destroy-it-for-the-sake-of-the-twenty.”-32-Then-Abraham-said,-“Oh-may-the-Lord-not-be-angry-[with-me],-and-I-will-speak-only-this-once;-suppose-ten-[righteous-people]-are-found-there?”-And-He-said,-“I-will-not-destroy-it-for-the-sake-of-the-ten.”-33-As-soon-as-He-had-finished-speaking-with-Abraham-the-LORD-departed,-and-Abraham-returned-to-his-own-place.

Genesis-19
The-Doom-Of-Sodom

1-It-was-evening-when-the-two-angels-came-to-Sodom.-Lot-was-sitting-at-Sodom’s-[city]-gate.-Seeing-them,-Lot-got-up-to-meet-them-and-bowed-down-with-his-face-to-the-ground.-2-And-he-said,-“See-here,-my-lords,-please-turn-aside-and-come-into-your-servant’s-house,-and-spend-the-night,-and-wash-your-feet;-then-you-may-get-up-early-and-go-on-your-way.”-But-they-said,-“No,-we-shall-spend-the-night-in-the-open-plaza-[of-the-city].”-3-However,-Lot-strongly-urged-them,-so-they-turned-aside-and-entered-his-house;-and-he-prepared-a-feast-for-them-[with-wine],-and-baked-unleavened-bread,-and-they-ate.-4-But-before-they-lay-down-[to-sleep],-the-men-of-the-city,-the-men-of-Sodom,-both-young-and-old,-surrounded-the-house,-all-the-men-from-every-quarter;-5-and-they-called-out-to-Lot-and-said-to-him,-“Where-are-the-men-who-came-to-you-tonight?-Bring-them-out-to-us-so-that-we-may-know-them-[intimately].”-6-But-Lot-went-out-of-the-doorway-to-the-men,-and-shut-the-door-after-him,-7-and-said,-“Please,-my-brothers,-do-not-do-something-so-wicked.-8-“See-here,-I-have-two-daughters-who-have-not-known-a-man-[intimately];-please-let-me-bring-them-out-to-you-[instead],-and-you-can-do-as-you-please-with-them;-only-do-nothing-to-these-men,-because-they-have-in-fact-come-under-the-shelter-of-my-roof-[for-protection].”-9-But-they-said,-“Get-out-of-the-way!”-And-they-said,-“This-man-(Lot)-came-[as-an-outsider]-to-live-here-temporarily,-and-now-he-is-acting-like-a-judge.-Now-we-will-treat-you-worse-than-your-visitors!”-So-they-rushed-forward-and-pressed-violently-against-Lot-and-came-close-to-breaking-down-the-door-[of-his-house].-10-But-the-men-(angels)-reached-out-with-their-hands-and-pulled-Lot-into-the-house-with-them,-and-shut-the-door-[after-him].-11-They-struck-(punished)-the-men-who-were-at-the-doorway-of-the-house-with-blindness,-from-the-young-men-to-the-old-men,-so-that-they-exhausted-themselves-trying-to-find-the-doorway.
12-And-the-[two]-men-(angels)-asked-Lot,-“Have-you-any-others-here-[in-Sodom]—a-son-in-law,-and-your-sons,-and-your-daughters?-Whomever-you-have-in-the-city,-take-them-out-of-here;-13-for-we-are-destroying-this-place,-because-the-outcry-[for-judgment]-against-them-has-grown-so-great-before-the-LORD-that-the-LORD-has-sent-us-to-destroy-and-ruin-it.”-14-So-Lot-went-out-and-spoke-to-his-sons-in-law,-who-were-[betrothed,-and-legally-promised]-to-marry-his-daughters,-and-said,-“Get-up,-get-out-of-this-place,-for-the-LORD-is-about-to-destroy-this-city!”-But-to-his-sons-in-law-he-appeared-to-be-joking.
15-When-morning-dawned,-the-angels-urged-Lot-[to-hurry],-saying,-“Get-up!-Take-your-wife-and-two-daughters-who-are-here-[and-go],-or-you-will-be-swept-away-in-the-punishment-of-the-city.”-16-But-Lot-hesitated-and-lingered.-The-men-took-hold-of-his-hand-and-the-hand-of-his-wife-and-the-hands-of-his-two-daughters,-because-the-LORD-was-merciful-to-him-[for-Abraham’s-sake];-and-they-brought-him-out,-and-left-him-outside-the-city-[with-his-family].-17-When-they-had-brought-them-outside,-one-[of-the-angels]-said,-“Escape-for-your-life!-Do-not-look-behind-you,-or-stop-anywhere-in-the-entire-valley;-escape-to-the-mountains-[of-Moab],-or-you-will-be-consumed-and-swept-away.”-18-But-Lot-said-to-them,-“Oh-no,-[not-that-place]-my-lords!-19-Please-listen,-your-servant-has-found-favor-in-your-sight,-and-you-have-magnified-your-lovingkindness-(mercy)-to-me-by-saving-my-life;-but-I-cannot-escape-to-the-mountains,-because-the-disaster-will-overtake-me-and-I-will-be-killed.-20-“Now-look,-this-town-[in-the-distance]-is-near-enough-for-us-to-flee-to,-and-it-is-small-[with-only-a-few-people].-Please,-let-me-escape-there-(is-it-not-small?)-so-that-my-life-will-be-saved.”-21-And-the-angel-said-to-him,-“Behold,-I-grant-you-this-request-also;-I-will-not-destroy-this-town-of-which-you-have-spoken.-22-“Hurry-and-take-refuge-there,-for-I-cannot-do-anything-[to-punish-Sodom]-until-you-arrive-there.”-For-this-reason-the-town-was-named-Zoar-(few,-small).

23-The-sun-had-risen-over-the-earth-when-Lot-came-to-Zoar.-24-Then-the-LORD-rained-down-brimstone-(flaming-sulfur)-and-fire-on-Sodom-and-on-Gomorrah-from-the-LORD-out-of-heaven,-25-and-He-overthrew-(demolished,-ended)-those-cities,-and-the-entire-valley,-and-all-the-inhabitants-of-the-cities,-and-whatever-grew-on-the-ground.-26-But-Lot’s-wife,-from-behind-him,-[foolishly,-longingly]-looked-[back-toward-Sodom-in-an-act-of-disobedience],-and-she-became-a-pillar-of-salt.
27-Abraham-started-out-early-the-next-morning-to-the-place-where-he-[only-the-day-before]-had-stood-before-the-LORD;-28-and-he-looked-down-toward-Sodom-and-Gomorrah,-and-toward-all-the-land-of-the-valley-[of-the-Dead-Sea];-and-he-saw,-and-behold,-the-smoke-of-the-land-went-up-like-the-smoke-of-a-kiln-(pottery-furnace).
29-Now-when-God-ravaged-and-destroyed-the-cities-of-the-plain-[of-Siddim],-He-remembered-Abraham-[and-for-that-reason],-and-He-sent-[Abraham’s-nephew]-Lot-out-of-the-midst-of-the-destruction,-when-He-destroyed-the-cities-in-which-Lot-had-lived.
Lot-Is-Debased-30-Now-Lot-went-up-from-Zoar,-and-lived-in-the-mountain-together-with-his-two-daughters,-for-he-was-afraid-to-stay-[any-longer]-in-Zoar;-and-he-lived-in-a-cave-with-his-two-daughters.-31-The-firstborn-said-to-the-younger,-“Our-father-is-aging,-and-there-is-not-a-man-on-earth-[available]-to-be-intimate-with-us-in-the-customary-way-[so-that-we-may-have-children].-32-“Come,-let-us-make-our-father-drunk-with-wine,-and-we-will-lie-with-him-so-that-we-may-preserve-our-family-through-our-father.”-33-So-they-gave-their-father-wine-that-night,-and-the-firstborn-went-in-and-lay-with-her-father;-and-he-did-not-know-when-she-lay-down-or-when-she-got-up-[because-he-was-completely-intoxicated].-34-Then-the-next-day,-the-firstborn-said-to-the-younger,-“Behold,-I-lay-with-my-father-last-night;-let-us-make-him-drunk-with-wine-tonight-also,-and-then-you-go-in-and-lie-with-him,-so-that-we-may-preserve-our-family-through-our-father.”-35-So-they-gave-their-father-wine-that-night-also,-and-the-younger-got-up-and-lay-with-him;-and-again-he-did-not-know-when-she-lay-down-or-when-she-got-up.-36-Thus-both-the-daughters-of-Lot-conceived-by-their-father.-37-The-firstborn-gave-birth-to-a-son,-and-named-him-Moab-(from-father);-he-is-the-father-of-the-Moabites-to-this-day.-38-The-younger-also-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-named-him-Ben-ammi-(son-of-my-people);-he-is-the-father-of-the-Ammonites-to-this-day.

Genesis-20
Abraham’s-Deception

1-Now-Abraham-journeyed-from-there-toward-the-Negev-(the-South-country),-and-settled-between-Kadesh-and-Shur;-then-he-lived-temporarily-in-Gerar.-2-Abraham-said-[again]-of-Sarah-his-wife,-“She-is-my-sister.”-So-Abimelech-king-of-Gerar-sent-and-took-Sarah-[into-his-harem].-3-But-God-came-to-Abimelech-in-a-dream-during-the-night,-and-said,-“Behold,-you-are-a-dead-man-because-of-the-woman-whom-you-have-taken-[as-your-wife],-for-she-is-another-man’s-wife.”-4-Now-Abimelech-had-not-yet-come-near-her;-so-he-said,-“Lord,-will-you-kill-a-people-who-are-righteous-and-innocent-and-blameless-[regarding-Sarah]?-5-“Did-Abraham-not-tell-me,-‘She-is-my-sister?’-And-she-herself-said,-‘He-is-my-brother.’-In-the-integrity-of-my-heart-and-innocence-of-my-hands-I-have-done-this.”-6-Then-God-said-to-him-in-the-dream,-“Yes,-I-know-you-did-this-in-the-integrity-of-your-heart,-for-it-was-I-who-kept-you-back-and-spared-you-from-sinning-against-Me;-therefore-I-did-not-give-you-an-opportunity-to-touch-her.-7-“So-now-return-the-man’s-wife,-for-he-is-a-prophet,-and-he-will-pray-for-you-and-you-will-live.-But-if-you-do-not-return-her-[to-him],-know-that-you-shall-die,-you-and-all-who-are-yours-(your-household).”
8-So-Abimelech-got-up-early-in-the-morning-and-called-all-his-servants-and-told-them-all-these-things;-and-the-men-were-terrified.-9-Then-Abimelech-called-Abraham-and-said-to-him,-“What-have-you-done-to-us?-And-how-have-I-offended-you-that-you-have-brought-on-me-and-my-kingdom-a-great-sin?-You-have-done-to-me-what-ought-not-to-be-done-[to-anyone].”-10-And-Abimelech-said-to-Abraham,-“What-have-you-encountered-or-seen-[in-us-or-our-customs],-that-you-have-done-this-[unjust]-thing?”-11-Abraham-said,-“Because-I-thought,-‘Surely-there-is-no-fear-or-reverence-of-God-in-this-place,-and-they-will-kill-me-because-of-my-wife.’-12-Besides,-she-actually-is-my-[half]-sister;-she-is-the-daughter-of-my-father-[Terah],-but-not-of-my-mother;-and-she-became-my-wife.-13-“When-God-caused-me-to-wander-from-my-father’s-house,-I-said-to-her,-‘This-kindness-and-loyalty-you-can-show-me:-at-every-place-we-stop,-say-of-me,-“He-is-my-brother.”’”-14-Then-Abimelech-took-sheep-and-oxen-and-male-and-female-slaves,-and-gave-them-to-Abraham,-and-returned-Sarah-his-wife-to-him-[as-God-commanded].-15-So-Abimelech-said,-“Behold,-my-land-is-before-you;-settle-wherever-you-please.”-16-Then-to-Sarah-he-said,-“Look,-I-have-given-this-brother-of-yours-a-thousand-pieces-of-silver;-it-is-to-compensate-you-[for-all-that-has-happened]-and-to-vindicate-your-honor-before-all-who-are-with-you;-before-all-men-you-are-cleared-and-compensated.”-17-So-Abraham-prayed-to-God,-and-God-healed-Abimelech-and-his-wife-and-his-maids,-and-they-again-gave-birth-to-children,-18-for-the-LORD-had-securely-closed-the-wombs-of-all-[the-women]-in-Abimelech’s-household-because-of-Sarah,-Abraham’s-wife.

Genesis-21
Isaac-Is-Born

1-The-LORD-graciously-remembered-and-visited-Sarah-as-He-had-said,-and-the-LORD-did-for-her-as-He-had-promised.-2-So-Sarah-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-for-Abraham-in-his-old-age,-at-the-appointed-time-of-which-God-had-spoken-to-him.-3-Abraham-named-his-son-Isaac-(laughter),-the-son-to-whom-Sarah-gave-birth.-4-So-Abraham-circumcised-his-son-Isaac-when-he-was-eight-days-old,-just-as-God-had-commanded-him.-5-Abraham-was-a-hundred-years-old-when-his-son-Isaac-was-born.-6-Sarah-said,-“God-has-made-me-laugh;-all-who-hear-[about-our-good-news]-will-laugh-with-me.”-7-And-she-said,-“Who-would-have-said-to-Abraham-that-Sarah-would-nurse-children?-For-I-have-given-birth-to-a-son-by-him-in-his-old-age.”
8-The-child-[Isaac]-grew-and-was-weaned,-and-Abraham-held-a-great-feast-on-the-day-that-Isaac-was-weaned.-Sarah-Turns-against-Hagar-9-Now-[as-time-went-on]-Sarah-saw-[Ishmael]-the-son-of-Hagar-the-Egyptian,-whom-she-had-borne-to-Abraham,-mocking-[Isaac].-10-Therefore-she-said-to-Abraham,-“Drive-out-this-maid-and-her-son,-for-the-son-of-this-maid-shall-not-be-an-heir-with-my-son-Isaac.”-11-The-situation-distressed-Abraham-greatly-because-of-his-son-[Ishmael].-12-God-said-to-Abraham,-“Do-not-let-it-distress-you-because-of-Ishmael-and-your-maid;-whatever-Sarah-tells-you,-listen-to-her-and-do-what-she-asks,-for-your-descendants-will-be-named-through-Isaac.-13-“And-I-will-also-make-a-nation-of-[Ishmael]-the-son-of-the-maid,-because-he-is-your-descendant.”-14-So-Abraham-got-up-early-in-the-morning-and-took-bread-and-a-skin-of-water-and-gave-them-to-Hagar,-putting-them-on-her-shoulder,-and-gave-her-the-boy,-and-sent-her-away.-And-she-left-[but-lost-her-way]-and-wandered-[aimlessly]-in-the-Wilderness-of-Beersheba.
15-When-the-water-in-the-skin-was-all-gone,-Hagar-abandoned-the-boy-under-one-of-the-bushes.-16-Then-she-went-and-sat-down-opposite-him,-about-a-bowshot-away,-for-she-said,-“Do-not-let-me-see-the-boy-die.”-And-as-she-sat-down-opposite-him,-she-raised-her-voice-and-wept.-17-God-heard-the-voice-of-the-boy,-and-the-angel-of-God-called-to-Hagar-from-heaven-and-said-to-her,-“What-troubles-you,-Hagar?-Do-not-be-afraid,-for-God-has-heard-the-voice-of-the-boy-from-where-he-is-[resting].-18-“Get-up,-help-the-boy-up,-and-hold-him-by-the-hand,-for-I-will-make-him-a-great-nation.”-19-Then-God-opened-her-eyes-and-she-saw-a-well-of-water;-and-she-went-and-filled-the-[empty]-skin-with-water-and-gave-the-boy-a-drink.
20-God-was-with-Ishmael,-and-he-grew-and-developed;-and-he-lived-in-the-wilderness-and-became-an-[expert]-archer.-21-He-lived-in-the-wilderness-of-Paran;-and-his-mother-took-a-wife-for-him-from-the-land-of-Egypt.
Covenant-with-Abimelech-22-Now-at-that-time-Abimelech-and-Phicol,-the-commander-of-his-army,-said-to-Abraham,-“God-is-with-you-in-everything-you-do;-23-so-now,-swear-to-me-here-by-God-that-you-will-not-deal-unfairly-with-me-[by-breaking-any-agreements-we-have]-or-with-my-son-or-with-my-descendants,-but-as-I-have-treated-you-with-kindness,-you-shall-do-the-same-to-me-and-to-the-land-in-which-you-have-sojourned-(temporarily-lived).”-24-And-Abraham-said,-“I-will-swear.”-25-Then-Abraham-complained-to-Abimelech-about-a-well-of-water-which-the-servants-of-Abimelech-had-[violently]-seized-[from-him],-26-Abimelech-said,-“I-do-not-know-who-did-this-thing.-Indeed,-you-did-not-tell-me,-and-I-did-not-hear-of-it-until-today.”
27-So-Abraham-took-sheep-and-oxen-and-gave-them-to-Abimelech,-and-the-two-men-made-a-covenant-(binding-agreement).-28-Then-Abraham-set-apart-seven-ewe-lambs-of-the-flock,-29-and-Abimelech-said-to-Abraham,-“What-is-the-meaning-of-these-seven-ewe-lambs-which-you-have-set-apart?”-30-Abraham-said,-“You-are-to-accept-these-seven-ewe-lambs-from-me-as-a-witness-for-me,-that-I-dug-this-well.”-31-Therefore-that-place-was-called-Beersheba-(Well-of-the-Oath-or-Well-of-the-Seven),-because-there-the-two-of-them-swore-an-oath.-32-So-they-made-a-covenant-at-Beersheba;-then-Abimelech-and-Phicol,-the-commander-of-his-army,-got-up-and-returned-to-the-land-of-the-Philistines.-33-Abraham-planted-a-tamarisk-tree-at-Beersheba,-and-there-he-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-prayer],-the-Eternal-God.-34-And-Abraham-lived-[as-a-resident-alien]-in-the-land-of-the-Philistines-for-many-days.

Genesis-22
The-Offering-Of-Isaac

1-Now-after-these-things,-God-tested-[the-faith-and-commitment-of]-Abraham-and-said-to-him,-“Abraham!”-And-he-answered,-“Here-I-am.”-2-God-said,-“Take-now-your-son,-your-only-son-[of-promise],-whom-you-love,-Isaac,-and-go-to-the-region-of-Moriah,-and-offer-him-there-as-a-burnt-offering-on-one-of-the-mountains-of-which-I-shall-tell-you.”-3-So-Abraham-got-up-early-in-the-morning,-saddled-his-donkey,-and-took-two-of-his-young-men-with-him-and-his-son-Isaac;-and-he-split-the-wood-for-the-burnt-offering,-and-then-he-got-up-and-went-to-the-place-of-which-God-had-told-him.-4-On-the-third-day-[of-travel]-Abraham-looked-up-and-saw-the-place-in-the-distance.-5-Abraham-said-to-his-servants,-“Settle-down-and-stay-here-with-the-donkey;-the-young-man-and-I-will-go-over-there-and-worship-[God],-and-we-will-come-back-to-you.”-6-Then-Abraham-took-the-wood-for-the-burnt-offering-and-laid-it-on-[the-shoulders-of]-Isaac-his-son,-and-he-took-the-fire-(firepot)-in-his-own-hand-and-the-[sacrificial]-knife;-and-the-two-of-them-walked-on-together.-7-And-Isaac-said-to-Abraham,-“My-father!”-And-he-said,-“Here-I-am,-my-son.”-Isaac-said,-“Look,-the-fire-and-the-wood,-but-where-is-the-lamb-for-the-burnt-offering?”-8-Abraham-said,-“My-son,-God-will-provide-for-Himself-a-lamb-for-the-burnt-offering.”-So-the-two-walked-on-together.
9-When-they-came-to-the-place-of-which-God-had-told-him,-Abraham-built-an-altar-there-and-arranged-the-wood,-and-bound-Isaac-his-son-and-placed-him-on-the-altar,-on-top-of-the-wood.-10-Abraham-reached-out-his-hand-and-took-the-knife-to-kill-his-son.-11-But-the-Angel-of-the-LORD-called-to-him-from-heaven-and-said,-“Abraham,-Abraham!”-He-answered,-“Here-I-am.”-12-The-LORD-said,-“Do-not-reach-out-[with-the-knife-in]-your-hand-against-the-boy,-and-do-nothing-to-[harm]-him;-for-now-I-know-that-you-fear-God-[with-reverence-and-profound-respect],-since-you-have-not-withheld-from-Me-your-son,-your-only-son-[of-promise].”-13-Then-Abraham-looked-up-and-glanced-around,-and-behold,-behind-him-was-a-ram-caught-in-a-thicket-by-his-horns.-And-Abraham-went-and-took-the-ram-and-offered-it-up-for-a-burnt-offering-(ascending-sacrifice)-instead-of-his-son.-14-So-Abraham-named-that-place-The-LORD-Will-Provide.-And-it-is-said-to-this-day,-“On-the-mountain-of-the-LORD-it-will-be-seen-and-provided.”

15-The-Angel-of-the-LORD-called-to-Abraham-from-heaven-a-second-time-16-and-said,-“By-Myself-(on-the-basis-of-Who-I-Am)-I-have-sworn-[an-oath],-declares-the-LORD,-that-since-you-have-done-this-thing-and-have-not-withheld-[from-Me]-your-son,-your-only-son-[of-promise],-17-indeed-I-will-greatly-bless-you,-and-I-will-greatly-multiply-your-descendants-like-the-stars-of-the-heavens-and-like-the-sand-on-the-seashore;-and-your-seed-shall-possess-the-gate-of-their-enemies-[as-conquerors].-18-“Through-your-seed-all-the-nations-of-the-earth-shall-be-blessed,-because-you-have-heard-and-obeyed-My-voice.”-19-So-Abraham-returned-to-his-servants,-and-they-got-up-and-went-with-him-to-Beersheba;-and-Abraham-settled-in-Beersheba.
20-Now-after-these-things-Abraham-was-told,-“Milcah-has-borne-children-to-your-brother-Nahor:-21-Uz-the-firstborn-and-Buz-his-brother-and-Kemuel-the-father-of-Aram,-22-Chesed-and-Hazo-and-Pildash-and-Jidlaph-and-Bethuel.”-23-Bethuel-became-the-father-of-Rebekah.-These-eight-[children]-Milcah-bore-to-Nahor,-Abraham’s-brother.-24-Nahor’s-concubine,-whose-name-was-Reumah,-gave-birth-to-Tebah-and-Gaham-and-Tahash-and-Maacah.

Genesis-23
Death-And-Burial-Of-Sarah

1-Sarah-lived-a-hundred-and-twenty-seven-years;-this-was-the-length-of-the-life-of-Sarah.-2-Sarah-died-in-Kiriath-arba-(that-is,-Hebron)-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-Abraham-went-to-mourn-for-Sarah-and-to-weep-for-her.-3-Then-Abraham-stood-up-before-his-dead-[wife’s-body],-and-spoke-to-the-sons-of-Heth-(Hittites),-saying,-4-“I-am-a-stranger-and-a-sojourner-(resident-alien)-among-you;-give-(sell)-me-property-for-a-burial-place-among-you-so-that-I-may-bury-my-dead-[in-the-proper-manner].”-5-The-Hittites-replied-to-Abraham,-6-“Listen-to-us,-my-lord;-you-are-a-prince-of-God-[a-mighty-prince]-among-us;-bury-your-dead-in-the-choicest-of-our-graves;-none-of-us-will-refuse-you-his-grave-or-hinder-you-from-burying-your-dead-[wife].”-7-So-Abraham-stood-up-and-bowed-to-the-people-of-the-land,-the-Hittites.-8-And-Abraham-said-to-them,-“If-you-are-willing-to-grant-my-dead-a-[proper]-burial,-listen-to-me,-and-plead-with-Ephron-the-son-of-Zohar-for-me,-9-so-that-he-may-give-(sell)-me-the-cave-of-Machpelah-which-he-owns—it-is-at-the-end-of-his-field;-let-him-give-it-to-me-here-in-your-presence-for-the-full-price-as-a-burial-site-[which-I-may-keep-forever-among-you].”-10-Now-Ephron-was-present-there-among-the-sons-of-Heth;-so-within-the-hearing-of-all-the-sons-of-Heth-and-all-who-were-entering-the-gate-of-his-city,-Ephron-the-Hittite-answered-Abraham,-saying,-11-“No,-my-lord,-hear-me;-I-give-you-the-[entire]-field,-and-I-also-give-you-the-cave-that-is-in-it.-In-the-presence-of-the-men-of-my-people-I-give-(sell)-it-to-you;-bury-your-dead-[there].”-12-Then-Abraham-bowed-down-before-the-people-of-the-land.-13-He-said-to-Ephron-in-the-presence-of-the-people-of-the-land,-“If-you-will-only-please-listen-to-me-and-accept-my-offer.-I-will-give-you-the-price-of-the-field;-accept-it-from-me-and-I-will-bury-my-dead-there.”-14-Ephron-replied-to-Abraham,-15-“My-lord,-listen-to-me.-The-land-[you-seek]-is-worth-four-hundred-shekels-of-silver;-what-is-that-between-you-and-me?-So-bury-your-dead.”-16-So-Abraham-listened-to-Ephron-[and-agreed-to-his-terms];-and-he-weighed-out-for-Ephron-the-[amount-of]-silver-which-he-had-named-in-the-hearing-of-the-Hittites:-four-hundred-shekels-of-silver,-according-to-the-weights-current-among-the-merchants.
17-So-the-field-of-Ephron-in-Machpelah,-which-was-to-the-east-of-Mamre-(Hebron)—the-field-and-the-cave-which-was-in-it,-and-all-the-trees-that-were-in-the-field-and-in-all-its-borders-around-it—were-deeded-over-[legally]-18-to-Abraham-as-his-possession-in-the-presence-of-the-Hittites,-before-all-who-were-entering-at-the-gate-of-his-city.-19-After-this,-Abraham-buried-Sarah-his-wife-in-the-cave-of-the-field-of-Machpelah-to-the-east-of-Mamre-(that-is,-Hebron)-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-20-The-field-and-the-cave-in-it-were-deeded-over-to-Abraham-by-the-Hittites-as-a-[permanent]-possession-and-burial-place.

Genesis-24
A-Bride-For-Isaac

1-Now-Abraham-was-old,-[well]-advanced-in-age;-and-the-LORD-had-blessed-Abraham-in-all-things.-2-Abraham-said-to-his-servant-[Eliezer-of-Damascus],-the-oldest-of-his-household,-who-had-charge-over-all-that-Abraham-owned,-“Please,-put-your-hand-under-my-thigh-[as-is-customary-for-affirming-a-solemn-oath],-3-and-I-will-make-you-swear-by-the-LORD,-the-God-of-heaven-and-the-God-of-earth,-that-you-will-not-take-a-wife-for-my-son-from-the-daughters-of-the-Canaanites,-among-whom-I-live,-4-but-you-will-[instead]-go-to-my-[former]-country-(Mesopotamia)-and-to-my-relatives,-and-take-a-wife-for-my-son-Isaac-[the-heir-of-the-covenant-promise].”-5-The-servant-said-to-him,-“Suppose-the-woman-will-not-be-willing-to-follow-me-back-to-this-country;-should-I-take-your-son-back-to-the-country-from-which-you-came?”-6-Abraham-said-to-him,-“See-to-it-that-you-do-not-take-my-son-back-there!-7-The-LORD,-the-God-of-heaven,-who-took-me-from-my-father’s-house,-from-the-land-of-my-family-and-my-birth,-who-spoke-to-me-and-swore-to-me,-saying,-‘To-your-descendants-I-will-give-this-land’—He-will-send-His-angel-before-you-[to-guide-you],-and-you-will-take-a-wife-from-there-for-my-son-[and-bring-her-here].-8-“If-the-woman-is-not-willing-to-follow-you-[to-this-land],-then-you-will-be-free-from-this-my-oath-and-blameless;-only-you-must-never-take-my-son-back-there.”-9-So-the-servant-put-his-hand-under-the-thigh-of-Abraham-his-master,-and-swore-to-him-concerning-this-matter.

10-Then-the-servant-took-ten-of-his-master’s-camels,-and-set-out,-taking-some-of-his-master’s-good-things-with-him;-so-he-got-up-and-journeyed-to-Mesopotamia-[between-the-Tigris-and-the-Euphrates-Rivers],-to-the-city-of-Nahor-[the-home-of-Abraham’s-brother].-11-He-made-the-camels-kneel-down-outside-the-city-by-the-well-of-water-at-the-time-of-the-evening-when-women-go-out-to-draw-water.-12-And-he-said,-“O-LORD,-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-please-grant-me-success-today,-and-show-lovingkindness-(faithfulness)-to-my-master-Abraham.-13-Behold,-I-stand-here-at-the-spring-of-water,-and-the-daughters-of-the-men-of-the-city-are-coming-out-to-draw-water;-14-now-let-it-be-that-the-girl-to-whom-I-say,-‘Please,-let-down-your-jar-so-that-I-may-[have-a]-drink,’-and-she-replies,-‘Drink,-and-I-will-also-give-your-camels-water-to-drink’—may-she-be-the-one-whom-You-have-selected-[as-a-wife]-for-Your-servant-Isaac;-and-by-this-I-will-know-that-You-have-shown-lovingkindness-(faithfulness)-to-my-master.”
Rebekah-Is-Chosen-15-Before-Eliezer-had-finished-speaking-(praying),-Rebekah-came-out-with-her-[water]-jar-on-her-shoulder.-Rebekah-was-the-daughter-of-Bethuel-the-son-of-Milcah,-who-was-the-wife-of-Abraham’s-brother-Nahor.-16-The-girl-was-very-beautiful,-a-virgin-and-unmarried;-and-she-went-down-to-the-spring-and-filled-her-jar-and-came-up.-17-Then-the-servant-ran-to-meet-her,-and-said,-“Please-let-me-drink-a-little-water-from-your-jar.”-18-And-she-said,-“Drink,-my-lord”;-and-she-quickly-lowered-her-jar-to-her-hand,-and-gave-him-a-drink.-19-When-she-had-given-Eliezer-a-drink,-she-said,-“I-will-also-draw-water-for-your-camels-until-they-have-finished-drinking.”-20-So-she-quickly-emptied-her-jar-into-the-trough,-and-ran-again-to-the-well-and-drew-water-for-all-his-camels.-21-Meanwhile,-the-man-stood-gazing-at-Rebekah-in-[reverent]-silence,-[waiting]-to-know-if-the-LORD-had-made-his-trip-successful-or-not.
22-When-the-camels-had-finished-drinking,-Eliezer-took-a-gold-ring-weighing-a-half-shekel-and-two-bracelets-for-her-hands-weighing-ten-shekels-in-gold,-23-and-said,-“Whose-daughter-are-you?-Please-tell-me,-is-there-room-in-your-father’s-house-for-us-to-lodge?”-24-And-she-said-to-him,-“I-am-the-daughter-of-Bethuel,-Milcah’s-son,-whom-she-bore-to-[her-husband]-Nahor.”-25-Again-she-said-to-him,-“We-have-plenty-of-both-straw-and-feed,-and-also-room-to-lodge.”-26-The-man-bowed-his-head-and-worshiped-the-LORD.-27-He-said,-“Blessed-be-the-LORD,-the-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-who-has-not-denied-His-lovingkindness-and-His-truth-to-my-master.-As-for-me,-the-LORD-led-me-to-the-house-of-my-master’s-brothers.”
28-Then-the-girl-ran-and-told-her-mother’s-household-what-had-happened.-29-Now-Rebekah-had-a-brother-whose-name-was-Laban;-and-Laban-ran-out-to-the-man-at-the-well.-30-When-he-saw-the-ring-and-the-bracelets-on-his-sister’s-arms,-and-when-he-heard-Rebekah-his-sister,-saying,-“The-man-said-this-to-me,”-he-went-to-Eliezer-and-found-him-standing-by-the-camels-at-the-spring.-31-And-Laban-said,-“Come-in,-blessed-of-the-LORD!-Why-do-you-stand-outside-since-I-have-made-the-house-ready-and-have-prepared-a-place-for-the-camels?”-32-So-the-man-came-into-the-house,-and-Laban-unloaded-his-camels-and-gave-them-straw-and-feed,-and-[he-gave]-water-to-[Eliezer-to]-wash-his-feet-and-the-feet-of-the-men-who-were-with-him.-33-But-when-food-was-set-before-him,-he-said,-“I-will-not-eat-until-I-have-stated-my-business.”-And-Laban-said,-“Speak-on.”-34-So-he-said,-“I-am-Abraham’s-servant.-35-The-LORD-has-greatly-blessed-my-master,-and-he-has-become-great-(wealthy,-powerful);-He-has-given-him-flocks-and-herds,-and-silver-and-gold,-and-servants-and-maids,-and-camels-and-donkeys.-36-Now-Sarah-my-master’s-wife-bore-a-son-to-my-master-when-she-was-in-her-old-age,-and-he-has-given-everything-that-he-has-to-him.-37-My-master-made-me-swear-[an-oath],-saying,-‘You-must-not-take-a-wife-for-my-son-from-the-daughters-of-the-Canaanites,-in-whose-land-I-live;-38-but-you-shall-[instead]-go-to-my-father’s-house-and-to-my-family-and-take-a-wife-for-my-son-[Isaac].’-39-Then-I-said-to-my-master,-‘But-suppose-the-woman-will-not-follow-me-[back-to-this-land].’-40-He-said-to-me,-‘The-LORD,-before-whom-I-walk-[habitually-and-obediently],-will-send-His-angel-with-you-to-make-your-journey-successful,-and-you-will-take-a-wife-for-my-son-from-my-relatives-and-from-my-father’s-house;-41-then-you-will-be-free-of-my-oath,-when-you-come-to-my-relatives;-and-if-they-do-not-give-her-to-you,-you-will-[also]-be-free-of-my-oath.’
42-“I-came-today-to-the-spring,-and-said,-‘O-LORD,-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-if-now-You-will-make-my-journey-on-which-I-go-successful;-43-please-look,-I-am-standing-by-the-spring-of-water;-now-let-it-be-that-when-the-maiden-[whom-You-have-chosen-for-Isaac]-comes-out-to-draw-[water],-and-to-whom-I-say,-“Please,-give-me-a-little-water-to-drink-from-your-jar”;-44-and-if-she-says-to-me,-“You-drink,-and-I-will-also-draw-[water]-for-your-camels”;-let-that-woman-be-the-one-whom-the-LORD-has-selected-and-chosen-[as-a-wife]-for-my-master’s-son.’
45-“Before-I-had-finished-praying-in-my-heart,-behold,-Rebekah-came-out-with-her-[water]-jar-on-her-shoulder,-and-she-went-down-to-the-spring-and-drew-water.-And-I-said-to-her,-‘Please,-let-me-have-a-drink.’-46-And-she-quickly-let-down-her-jar-from-her-shoulder,-and-said,-‘Drink,-and-I-will-also-water-your-camels’;-so-I-drank,-and-she-also-watered-the-camels.-47-Then-I-asked-her,-‘Whose-daughter-are-you?’-She-said,-‘The-daughter-of-Bethuel,-Nahor’s-son,-whom-Milcah-bore-to-him’;-and-I-put-the-ring-in-her-nose,-and-the-bracelets-on-her-arms.-48-And-I-bowed-down-my-head-and-worshiped-the-LORD,-and-blessed-the-LORD,-the-God-of-my-master-Abraham,-who-had-led-me-in-the-right-way-to-take-the-daughter-of-my-master’s-brother-to-his-son-[as-a-wife].-49-“So-now-if-you-are-going-to-show-kindness-and-truth-to-my-master-[being-faithful-to-him],-tell-me;-and-if-not,-tell-me,-that-I-may-turn-to-the-right-or-to-the-left-[and-go-on-my-way].”
50-Then-Laban-and-Bethuel-answered,-“The-matter-has-come-from-the-LORD;-so-we-dare-not-speak-bad-or-good-[to-you-about-it—we-cannot-interfere].-51-“Rebekah-is-before-you;-take-her-and-go,-and-let-her-be-the-wife-of-your-master’s-son,-as-the-LORD-has-spoken.”
52-When-Abraham’s-servant-heard-their-words,-he-bowed-himself-to-the-ground-[in-worship]-before-the-LORD.-53-Then-the-servant-brought-out-jewelry-of-silver,-jewelry-of-gold,-and-articles-of-clothing,-and-gave-them-to-Rebekah;-he-also-gave-precious-things-to-her-brother-and-her-mother.-54-Then-he-and-the-men-who-were-with-him-ate-and-drank-and-spent-the-night-[there].-In-the-morning-when-they-got-up,-he-said,-“Now-send-me-back-to-my-master.”-55-But-Rebekah’s-brother-and-mother-said,-“Let-the-girl-stay-with-us-a-few-days—at-least-ten;-then-she-may-go.”-56-But-Eliezer-said-to-them,-“Do-not-delay-me,-since-the-LORD-has-prospered-my-way.-Send-me-away,-so-that-I-may-go-back-to-my-master.”-57-And-they-said,-“We-will-call-the-girl-and-ask-her-what-she-prefers.”-58-So-they-called-Rebekah-and-said,-“Will-you-go-with-this-man?”-And-she-answered,-“I-will-go.”-59-So-they-sent-off-their-sister-Rebekah-and-her-nurse-[Deborah,-as-her-attendant]-and-Abraham’s-servant-[Eliezer]-and-his-men.-60-They-blessed-Rebekah-and-said-to-her,
“May-you,-our-sister,
Become-[the-mother-of]-thousands-of-ten-thousands,
And-may-your-descendants-possess-(conquer)
The-[city]-gate-of-those-who-hate-them.”
61-Then-Rebekah-and-her-attendants-stood,-and-they-mounted-camels-and-followed-the-man.-So-the-servant-took-Rebekah-and-went-on-his-way.
Isaac-Marries-Rebekah-62-Now-Isaac-had-returned-from-going-to-Beer-lahai-roi-(Well-of-the-Living-One-Who-Sees-Me),-for-he-was-living-in-the-Negev.-63-Isaac-went-out-to-bow-down-[in-prayer]-in-the-field-in-the-[early]-evening;-he-raised-his-eyes-and-looked,-and-camels-were-coming.-64-Rebekah-also-raised-her-eyes-and-looked,-and-when-she-saw-Isaac,-she-dismounted-from-her-camel.-65-She-said-to-the-servant,-“Who-is-that-man-there-walking-across-the-field-to-meet-us?”-And-the-servant-said,-“He-is-my-master-[Isaac].”-So-she-took-a-veil-and-covered-herself-[as-was-customary].-66-The-servant-told-Isaac-everything-that-he-had-done.-67-Then-Isaac-brought-her-into-his-mother-Sarah’s-tent,-and-he-took-Rebekah-[in-marriage],-and-she-became-his-wife,-and-he-loved-her;-therefore-Isaac-was-comforted-after-his-mother’s-death.

Genesis-25
Abraham’s-Death

1-Abraham-took-another-wife,-whose-name-was-Keturah.-2-She-gave-birth-to-Zimran,-Jokshan,-Medan,-Midian,-Ishbak,-and-Shuah.-3-Jokshan-was-the-father-of-Sheba-and-Dedan.-The-sons-of-Dedan-were-Asshurim,-Letushim,-and-Leummim.-4-The-sons-of-Midian-were-Ephah,-Epher,-Hanoch,-Abida,-and-Eldaah.-All-these-were-the-sons-of-Keturah.-5-Now-Abraham-gave-everything-that-he-had-to-Isaac;-6-but-to-the-sons-of-his-concubines-[Hagar-and-Keturah],-Abraham-gave-gifts-while-he-was-still-living-and-he-sent-them-to-the-east-country,-away-from-Isaac-his-son-[of-promise].
7-The-days-of-Abraham’s-life-were-a-hundred-and-seventy-five-years.-8-Then-Abraham-breathed-his-last-and-he-died-at-a-good-old-age,-an-old-man-who-was-satisfied-[with-life];-and-he-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death].-9-So-his-sons-Isaac-and-Ishmael-buried-him-in-the-cave-of-Machpelah,-in-the-field-of-Ephron-the-son-of-Zohar-the-Hittite,-which-is-east-of-Mamre,-10-the-field-which-Abraham-purchased-from-the-sons-of-Heth;-there-Abraham-was-buried-with-Sarah-his-wife.-11-Now-after-the-death-of-Abraham,-God-blessed-his-son-Isaac;-and-Isaac-lived-at-Beer-lahai-roi.
Descendants-of-Ishmael-12-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Ishmael,-Abraham’s-son,-whom-Hagar-the-Egyptian,-Sarah’s-maid,-bore-to-Abraham;-13-and-these-are-the-names-of-the-[twelve]-sons-of-Ishmael,-named-in-the-order-of-their-births:-Nebaioth,-the-firstborn-of-Ishmael,-and-Kedar,-Adbeel,-Mibsam,-14-Mishma,-Dumah,-Massa,-15-Hadad,-Tema,-Jetur,-Naphish,-and-Kedemah.-16-These-are-the-sons-of-Ishmael-and-these-are-their-names,-by-their-settlements,-and-by-their-encampments-(sheepfolds);-twelve-princes-(sheiks)-according-to-their-tribes.-17-Ishmael-lived-a-hundred-and-thirty-seven-years;-then-he-breathed-his-last-and-died,-and-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death].-18-Ishmael’s-sons-(descendants)-settled-from-Havilah-to-Shur-which-is-east-of-Egypt-as-one-goes-toward-Assyria;-he-settled-opposite-(east)-of-all-his-relatives.
Isaac’s-Sons-19-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Isaac,-Abraham’s-son:-Abraham-was-the-father-of-Isaac.-20-Isaac-was-forty-years-old-when-he-married-Rebekah,-the-daughter-of-Bethuel-the-Aramean-(Syrian)-of-Paddan-aram,-the-sister-of-Laban-the-Aramean.-21-Isaac-prayed-to-the-LORD-for-his-wife,-because-she-was-unable-to-conceive-children;-and-the-LORD-granted-his-prayer-and-Rebekah-his-wife-conceived-[twins].-22-But-the-children-struggled-together-within-her-[kicking-and-shoving-one-another];-and-she-said,-“If-it-is-so-[that-the-LORD-has-heard-our-prayer],-why-then-am-I-this-way?”-So-she-went-to-inquire-of-the-LORD-[praying-for-an-answer].-23-The-LORD-said-to-her,
“[The-founders-of]-two-nations-are-in-your-womb;
And-the-separation-of-two-nations-has-begun-in-your-body;
The-one-people-shall-be-stronger-than-the-other;
And-the-older-shall-serve-the-younger.”
24-When-her-days-to-be-delivered-were-fulfilled,-behold,-there-were-twins-in-her-womb.-25-The-first-came-out-reddish-all-over-like-a-hairy-garment;-and-they-named-him-Esau-(hairy).-26-Afterward-his-brother-came-out,-and-his-hand-grasped-Esau’s-heel,-so-he-was-named-Jacob-(one-who-grabs-by-the-heel,-supplanter).-Isaac-was-sixty-years-old-when-Rebekah-gave-birth-to-them.
27-When-the-boys-grew-up,-Esau-was-an-able-and-skilled-hunter,-a-man-of-the-outdoors,-but-Jacob-was-a-quiet-and-peaceful-man,-living-in-tents.-28-Now-Isaac-loved-[and-favored]-Esau,-because-he-enjoyed-eating-his-game,-but-Rebekah-loved-[and-favored]-Jacob.-29-Jacob-had-cooked-[reddish-brown-lentil]-stew-[one-day],-when-Esau-came-from-the-field-and-was-famished;-30-and-Esau-said-to-Jacob,-“Please,-let-me-have-a-quick-swallow-of-that-red-stuff-there,-because-I-am-exhausted-and-famished.”-For-that-reason-Esau-was-[also]-called-Edom-(Red).-31-Jacob-answered,-“First-sell-me-your-birthright-(the-rights-of-a-firstborn).”-32-Esau-said,-“Look,-I-am-about-to-die-[if-I-do-not-eat-soon];-so-of-what-use-is-this-birthright-to-me?”-33-Jacob-said,-“Swear-[an-oath]-to-me-today-[that-you-are-selling-it-to-me-for-this-food]”;-so-he-swore-[an-oath]-to-him,-and-sold-him-his-birthright.-34-Then-Jacob-gave-Esau-bread-and-lentil-stew;-and-he-ate-and-drank,-and-got-up-and-went-on-his-way.-In-this-way-Esau-scorned-his-birthright.

Genesis-26
Isaac-Settles-In-Gerar

1-Now-there-was-a-famine-in-the-land-[of-Canaan],-besides-the-previous-famine-that-had-occurred-in-the-days-of-Abraham.-So-Isaac-went-to-Gerar,-to-Abimelech-king-of-the-Philistines.-2-The-LORD-appeared-to-him-and-said,-“Do-not-go-down-to-Egypt;-stay-in-the-land-of-which-I-will-tell-you.-3-Live-temporarily-[as-a-resident]-in-this-land-and-I-will-be-with-you-and-will-bless-and-favor-you,-for-I-will-give-all-these-lands-to-you-and-to-your-descendants,-and-I-will-establish-and-carry-out-the-oath-which-I-swore-to-Abraham-your-father.-4-I-will-make-your-descendants-multiply-as-the-stars-of-the-heavens,-and-will-give-to-your-descendants-all-these-lands;-and-by-your-descendants-shall-all-the-nations-of-the-earth-be-blessed,-5-because-Abraham-listened-to-and-obeyed-My-voice-and-[consistently]-kept-My-charge,-My-commandments,-My-statutes,-and-My-laws.”
6-So-Isaac-stayed-in-Gerar.-7-The-men-of-the-place-asked-him-about-his-wife,-and-he-said,-“She-is-my-sister,”-for-he-was-afraid-to-say,-“my-wife”—thinking,-“the-men-of-the-place-might-kill-me-on-account-of-Rebekah,-since-she-is-very-beautiful.”-8-It-happened-when-he-had-been-there-a-long-time,-that-Abimelech-king-of-the-Philistines-looked-out-of-a-window-and-saw-Isaac-caressing-Rebekah-his-wife.-9-Then-Abimelech-called-Isaac-and-said,-“See-here,-Rebekah-is-in-fact-your-wife!-How-did-you-[dare-to]-say-to-me,-‘She-is-my-sister’?”-And-Isaac-said-to-him,-“Because-I-thought-I-might-be-killed-because-of-her-[desirability].”-10-Abimelech-said,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done-to-us?-One-of-the-men-[among-our-people]-might-easily-have-been-intimate-with-your-wife,-and-you-would-have-brought-guilt-on-us-[before-God].”-11-Then-Abimelech-commanded-all-his-people,-“Whoever-touches-this-man-[Isaac]-or-his-wife-[Rebekah]-shall-without-exception-be-put-to-death.”
12-Then-Isaac-planted-[seed]-in-that-land-[as-a-farmer]-and-reaped-in-the-same-year-a-hundred-times-[as-much-as-he-had-planted],-and-the-LORD-blessed-and-favored-him.-13-And-the-man-[Isaac]-became-great-and-gained-more-and-more-until-he-became-very-wealthy-and-extremely-distinguished;-14-he-owned-flocks-and-herds-and-a-great-household-[with-a-number-of-servants],-and-the-Philistines-envied-him.-15-Now-all-the-wells-which-his-father’s-servants-had-dug-in-the-days-of-Abraham-his-father,-the-Philistines-stopped-up-by-filling-them-with-dirt.-16-Then-Abimelech-said-to-Isaac,-“Go-away-from-here,-because-you-are-far-too-powerful-for-us.”-17-So-Isaac-left-that-region-and-camped-in-the-Valley-of-Gerar,-and-settled-there.
Quarrel-over-the-Wells-18-Now-Isaac-again-dug-[and-reopened]-the-wells-of-water-which-had-been-dug-in-the-days-of-Abraham-his-father,-because-the-Philistines-had-filled-them-up-[with-dirt]-after-the-death-of-Abraham;-and-he-gave-the-wells-the-same-names-that-his-father-had-given-them.-19-But-when-Isaac’s-servants-dug-in-the-valley-and-found-there-a-well-of-flowing-[spring]-water,-20-the-herdsmen-of-Gerar-quarreled-with-Isaac’s-herdsmen,-saying,-“The-water-is-ours!”-So-Isaac-named-the-well-Esek-(quarreling),-because-they-quarreled-with-him.-21-Then-his-servants-dug-another-well,-and-they-quarreled-over-that-also,-so-Isaac-named-it-Sitnah-(enmity).-22-He-moved-away-from-there-and-dug-another-well,-and-they-did-not-quarrel-over-that-one;-so-he-named-it-Rehoboth-(broad-places),-saying,-“For-now-the-LORD-has-made-room-for-us,-and-we-shall-be-prosperous-in-the-land.”
23-Then-he-went-up-from-there-to-Beersheba.-24-The-LORD-appeared-to-him-the-same-night-and-said,
“I-am-the-God-of-Abraham-your-father;
Do-not-be-afraid,-for-I-am-with-you.
I-will-bless-and-favor-you,-and-multiply-your-descendants,
For-the-sake-of-My-servant-Abraham.”
25-So-Isaac-built-an-altar-there-and-called-on-the-name-of-the-LORD-[in-prayer].-He-pitched-his-tent-there;-and-there-Isaac’s-servants-dug-a-well.
Covenant-with-Abimelech-26-Then-Abimelech-came-to-him-from-Gerar-with-Ahuzzath,-his-[close-friend-and-confidential]-adviser,-and-Phicol,-the-commander-of-his-army.-27-Isaac-said-to-them,-“Why-have-you-[people]-come-to-me,-since-you-hate-me-and-have-sent-me-away-from-you?”-28-They-said,-“We-see-clearly-that-the-LORD-has-been-with-you;-so-we-said,-‘There-should-now-be-an-oath-between-us-[with-a-curse-for-the-one-who-breaks-it],-that-is,-between-you-and-us,-and-let-us-make-a-covenant-(binding-agreement,-solemn-promise)-with-you,-29-that-you-will-not-harm-us,-just-as-we-have-not-touched-you-and-have-done-nothing-but-good-to-you-and-have-sent-you-away-in-peace.-You-are-now-the-blessed-and-favored-of-the-LORD!’”-30-Then-Isaac-held-a-[formal]-banquet-(covenant-feast)-for-them,-and-they-ate-and-drank.-31-They-got-up-early-in-the-morning-and-swore-oaths-[pledging-to-do-nothing-but-good-to-each-other];-and-Isaac-sent-them-on-their-way-and-they-left-him-in-peace.-32-Now-on-the-same-day,-Isaac’s-servants-came-and-told-him-about-the-well-they-had-dug,-saying,-“We-have-found-water.”-33-So-he-named-the-well-Shibah;-therefore-the-name-of-the-city-is-Beersheba-to-this-day.

34-When-Esau-was-forty-years-old-he-married-Judith-the-daughter-of-Beeri-the-Hittite,-and-Basemath-the-daughter-of-Elon-the-Hittite-as-his-wives;-35-and-they-were-a-source-of-grief-to-[Esau’s-parents]-Isaac-and-Rebekah.

Genesis-27
Jacob’s-Deception

1-Now-when-Isaac-was-old-and-his-eyes-were-too-dim-to-see,-he-called-his-elder-[and-favorite]-son-Esau-and-said-to-him,-“My-son.”-And-Esau-answered-him,-“Here-I-am.”-2-Isaac-said,-“See-here,-I-am-old;-I-do-not-know-when-I-may-die.-3-So-now,-please-take-your-[hunting]-gear,-your-quiver-[of-arrows]-and-your-bow,-and-go-out-into-the-open-country-and-hunt-game-for-me;-4-and-make-me-a-savory-and-delicious-dish-[of-meat],-the-kind-I-love,-and-bring-it-to-me-to-eat,-so-that-my-soul-may-bless-you-[as-my-firstborn-son]-before-I-die.”
5-But-Rebekah-overheard-what-Isaac-said-to-Esau-his-son;-and-when-Esau-had-gone-to-the-open-country-to-hunt-for-game-that-he-might-bring-back,-6-Rebekah-said-to-Jacob-her-[younger-and-favorite]-son,-“Listen-carefully:-I-heard-your-father-saying-to-Esau-your-brother,-7-‘Bring-me-some-game-and-make-me-a-savory-and-delicious-dish-[of-meat],-so-that-I-may-eat-it,-and-declare-my-blessing-on-you-in-the-presence-of-the-LORD-before-my-death.’-8-So-now,-my-son,-listen-[carefully]-to-me-[and-do-exactly]-as-I-command-you.-9-Go-now-to-the-flock-and-bring-me-two-good-and-suitable-young-goats,-and-I-will-make-them-into-a-savory-dish-[of-meat]-for-your-father,-the-kind-he-loves-[to-eat].-10-“Then-you-shall-bring-it-to-your-father-to-eat,-so-that-he-may-bless-you-before-his-death.”-11-Jacob-said-to-Rebekah-his-mother,-“Listen,-Esau-my-brother-is-a-hairy-man-and-I-am-a-smooth-[skinned]-man.-12-“Suppose-my-father-touches-me-and-feels-my-skin;-then-I-will-be-seen-by-him-as-a-cheat-(imposter),-and-I-will-bring-his-curse-on-me-and-not-a-blessing.”-13-But-his-mother-said-to-him,-“May-your-curse-be-on-me,-my-son;-only-listen-and-obey-me,-and-go,-bring-the-young-goats-to-me.”-14-So-Jacob-went-and-got-the-two-young-goats,-and-brought-them-to-his-mother;-and-his-mother-prepared-a-delicious-dish-of-food-[with-a-delightful-aroma],-the-kind-his-father-loved-[to-eat].-15-Then-Rebekah-took-her-elder-son-Esau’s-best-clothes,-which-were-with-her-in-her-house,-and-put-them-on-Jacob-her-younger-son.-16-And-she-put-the-skins-of-the-young-goats-on-his-hands-and-on-the-smooth-part-of-his-neck.-17-Then-she-gave-her-son-Jacob-the-delicious-meat-and-the-bread-which-she-had-prepared.
18-So-he-went-to-his-father-and-said,-“My-father.”-And-Isaac-said,-“Here-I-am.-Who-are-you,-my-son?”-19-Jacob-said-to-his-father,-“I-am-Esau-your-firstborn;-I-have-done-what-you-told-me-to-do.-Now-please,-sit-up-and-eat-some-of-my-game,-so-that-you-may-bless-me.”-20-Isaac-said-to-his-son,-“How-is-it-that-you-have-found-the-game-so-quickly,-my-son?”-And-he-said,-“Because-the-LORD-your-God-caused-it-to-come-to-me.”-21-But-Isaac-[wondered-and]-said-to-Jacob,-“Please-come-close-[to-me]-so-that-I-may-touch-you,-my-son,-and-determine-if-you-are-really-my-son-Esau-or-not.”-22-So-Jacob-approached-Isaac,-and-his-father-touched-him-and-said,-“The-voice-is-Jacob’s-voice,-but-the-hands-are-the-hands-of-Esau.”-23-He-could-not-recognize-him-[as-Jacob],-because-his-hands-were-hairy-like-his-brother-Esau’s-hands;-so-he-blessed-him.-24-But-he-said,-“Are-you-really-my-son-Esau?”-Jacob-answered,-“I-am.”-25-Then-Isaac-said,-“Bring-the-food-to-me,-and-I-will-eat-some-of-my-son’s-game,-so-that-I-may-bless-you.”-He-brought-it-to-him,-and-he-ate;-and-he-brought-him-wine-and-he-drank.-26-Then-his-father-Isaac-said-to-him,-“Please-come,-my-son,-and-kiss-me.”-27-So-he-came-and-kissed-him;-and-Isaac-smelled-his-clothing-and-blessed-him-and-said,
“The-scent-of-my-son-[Esau]
Is-like-the-aroma-of-a-field-which-the-LORD-has-blessed;
28-Now-may-God-give-you-of-the-dew-of-heaven-[to-water-your-land],
And-of-the-fatness-(fertility)-of-the-earth,
And-an-abundance-of-grain-and-new-wine;
29-May-peoples-serve-you,
And-nations-bow-down-to-you;
Be-lord-and-master-over-your-brothers,
And-may-your-mother’s-sons-bow-down-to-you.
May-those-who-curse-you-be-cursed,
And-may-those-who-bless-you-be-blessed.”
The-Stolen-Blessing-30-Now-as-soon-as-Isaac-had-finished-blessing-Jacob,-and-Jacob-had-scarcely-left-the-presence-of-Isaac-his-father,-Esau-his-brother-came-in-from-his-hunting.-31-Esau-also-made-a-delicious-dish-[of-meat]-and-brought-it-to-his-father-and-said-to-him,-“Let-my-father-get-up-and-eat-some-of-his-son’s-game,-so-that-you-may-bless-me.”-32-Isaac-his-father-said-to-him,-“Who-are-you?”-And-he-replied,-“I-am-your-son,-your-firstborn,-Esau.”-33-Then-Isaac-trembled-violently,-and-he-said,-“Then-who-was-the-one-[who-was-just-here]-who-hunted-game-and-brought-it-to-me?-I-ate-all-of-it-before-you-came,-and-I-blessed-him.-Yes,-and-he-[in-fact]-shall-be-(shall-remain)-blessed.”-34-When-Esau-heard-the-words-of-his-father,-he-cried-out-with-a-great-and-extremely-bitter-cry-and-said-to-his-father,-“Bless-me,-even-me-also,-O-my-father!”-35-Isaac-said,-“Your-brother-came-deceitfully-and-has-[fraudulently]-taken-away-your-blessing-[for-himself].”-36-Esau-replied,-“Is-he-not-rightly-named-Jacob-(the-supplanter)?-For-he-has-supplanted-me-these-two-times:-he-took-away-my-birthright,-and-now-he-has-taken-away-my-blessing.-Have-you-not-reserved-a-blessing-for-me?”-37-But-Isaac-replied-to-Esau,-“Listen-carefully:-I-have-made-Jacob-your-lord-and-master;-I-have-given-him-all-his-brothers-and-relatives-as-servants;-and-I-have-sustained-him-with-grain-and-new-wine.-What-then,-can-I-do-for-you,-my-son?”-38-Esau-said-to-his-father,-“Have-you-only-one-blessing,-my-father?-Bless-me,-even-me-also,-O-my-father.”-Then-Esau-[no-longer-able-to-restrain-himself]-raised-his-voice-and-wept-[loudly].
39-Then-Isaac-his-father-answered-and-[prophesied-and]-said-to-him,
“Your-dwelling-shall-be-away-from-the-fertility-of-the-earth
And-away-from-the-dew-of-heaven-above;
40-But-you-shall-live-by-your-sword,
And-serve-your-brother;
However-it-shall-come-to-pass-when-you-break-loose-[from-your-anger-and-hatred],
That-you-will-tear-his-yoke-off-your-neck-[and-you-will-be-free-of-him].”
41-So-Esau-hated-Jacob-because-of-the-blessing-with-which-his-father-blessed-him;-and-Esau-said-in-his-heart,-“The-days-of-mourning-for-my-father-are-very-near;-then-I-will-kill-my-brother-Jacob.”-42-When-these-words-of-her-elder-son-Esau-were-repeated-to-Rebekah,-she-sent-for-Jacob-her-younger-son,-and-said-to-him,-“Listen-carefully,-your-brother-Esau-is-comforting-himself-concerning-you-by-planning-to-kill-you.-43-So-now,-my-son,-listen-and-do-what-I-say;-go,-escape-to-my-brother-Laban-in-Haran!-44-Stay-with-him-for-a-while,-until-your-brother’s-anger-subsides.-45-“When-your-brother’s-anger-toward-you-subsides-and-he-forgets-what-you-did-to-him,-then-I-will-send-and-bring-you-back-from-there.-Why-should-I-be-deprived-of-you-both-in-a-single-day?”
46-Then-Rebekah-said-to-Isaac,-“I-am-tired-of-living-because-of-the-daughters-of-Heth-[these-insolent-wives-of-Esau].-If-Jacob-takes-a-wife-from-the-daughters-of-Heth,-like-these-daughters-of-the-land,-what-good-will-my-life-be-to-me?”

Genesis-28
Jacob-Is-Sent-Away

1-So-Isaac-called-Jacob-and-blessed-him-and-charged-him,-and-said-to-him,-“You-shall-not-marry-one-of-the-women-of-Canaan.-2-Arise,-go-to-Paddan-aram,-to-the-house-of-Bethuel-your-mother’s-father;-and-take-from-there-as-a-wife-for-yourself-one-of-the-daughters-of-Laban-your-mother’s-brother.-3-May-God-Almighty-bless-you-and-make-you-fruitful-and-multiply-you,-so-that-you-may-become-a-[great]-company-of-peoples.-4-“May-He-also-give-the-blessing-of-Abraham-to-you-and-your-descendants-with-you,-that-you-may-inherit-the-[promised]-land-of-your-sojournings,-which-He-gave-to-Abraham.”-5-Then-Isaac-sent-Jacob-away,-and-he-went-to-Paddan-aram,-to-Laban,-son-of-Bethuel-the-Aramean,-the-brother-of-Rebekah,-the-mother-of-Jacob-and-Esau.
6-Now-Esau-noticed-that-Isaac-had-blessed-Jacob-and-sent-him-to-Paddan-aram-to-take-a-wife-for-himself-from-there,-and-that-as-he-blessed-him-he-gave-him-a-prohibition,-saying,-“You-shall-not-take-a-wife-from-the-daughters-of-Canaan,”-7-and-that-Jacob-obeyed-his-father-and-his-mother-and-had-gone-to-Paddan-aram.-8-So-Esau-realized-that-[his-two-wives]-the-daughters-of-Canaan-displeased-Isaac-his-father;-9-and-[to-appease-his-parents]-Esau-went-to-[the-family-of]-Ishmael-and-took-as-his-wife,-in-addition-to-the-wives-he-[already]-had,-Mahalath-the-daughter-of-Ishmael,-Abraham’s-son,-the-sister-of-Nebaioth-[Ishmael’s-firstborn-son].
Jacob’s-Dream-10-Now-Jacob-left-Beersheba-[never-to-see-his-mother-again]-and-traveled-toward-Haran.-11-And-he-came-to-a-certain-place-and-stayed-overnight-there-because-the-sun-had-set.-Taking-one-of-the-stones-of-the-place,-he-put-it-under-his-head-and-lay-down-there-[to-sleep].-12-He-dreamed-that-there-was-a-ladder-(stairway)-placed-on-the-earth,-and-the-top-of-it-reached-[out-of-sight]-toward-heaven;-and-[he-saw]-the-angels-of-God-ascending-and-descending-on-it-[going-to-and-from-heaven].-13-And-behold,-the-LORD-stood-above-and-around-him-and-said,-“I-am-the-LORD,-the-God-of-Abraham-your-[father’s]-father-and-the-God-of-Isaac;-I-will-give-to-you-and-to-your-descendants-the-land-[of-promise]-on-which-you-are-lying.-14-Your-descendants-shall-be-as-[countless-as]-the-dust-of-the-earth,-and-you-shall-spread-abroad-to-the-west-and-the-east-and-the-north-and-the-south;-and-all-the-families-(nations)-of-the-earth-shall-be-blessed-through-you-and-your-descendants.-15-“Behold,-I-am-with-you-and-will-keep-[careful-watch-over-you-and-guard]-you-wherever-you-may-go,-and-I-will-bring-you-back-to-this-[promised]-land;-for-I-will-not-leave-you-until-I-have-done-what-I-have-promised-you.”-16-Then-Jacob-awoke-from-his-sleep-and-he-said,-“Without-any-doubt-the-LORD-is-in-this-place,-and-I-did-not-realize-it.”-17-So-he-was-afraid-and-said,-“How-fearful-and-awesome-is-this-place!-This-is-none-other-than-the-house-of-God,-and-this-is-the-gateway-to-heaven.”
18-So-Jacob-got-up-early-in-the-morning,-and-took-the-stone-he-had-put-under-his-head-and-he-set-it-up-as-a-pillar-[that-is,-a-monument-to-the-vision-in-his-dream],-and-he-poured-[olive]-oil-on-the-top-of-it-[to-consecrate-it].-19-He-named-that-place-Bethel-(the-house-of-God);-the-previous-name-of-that-city-was-Luz-(Almond-Tree).-20-Then-Jacob-made-a-vow-(promise),-saying,-“If-God-will-be-with-me-and-will-keep-me-on-this-journey-that-I-take,-and-will-give-me-food-to-eat-and-clothing-to-wear,-21-and-if-[He-grants-that]-I-return-to-my-father’s-house-in-safety,-then-the-LORD-will-be-my-God.-22-“This-stone-which-I-have-set-up-as-a-pillar-(monument,-memorial)-will-be-God’s-house-[a-sacred-place-to-me],-and-of-everything-that-You-give-me-I-will-give-the-tenth-to-You-[as-an-offering-to-signify-my-gratitude-and-dependence-on-You].”

Genesis-29
Jacob-Meets-Rachel

1-Then-Jacob-went-on-his-way-and-came-to-the-land-of-the-people-of-the-East-[near-Haran].-2-As-he-looked,-he-saw-a-well-in-the-field,-and-three-flocks-of-sheep-lying-there-[resting]-beside-it-because-the-flocks-were-watered-from-that-well.-Now-the-stone-on-the-mouth-of-the-well-[that-covered-and-protected-it]-was-large,-3-and-when-all-the-flocks-were-gathered-there,-the-shepherds-would-roll-the-stone-from-the-mouth-of-the-well,-water-the-sheep,-and-[afterward]-replace-the-stone-on-the-mouth-of-the-well.
4-Jacob-said-to-them,-“My-brothers,-where-are-you-from?”-And-they-said,-“We-are-from-Haran.”-5-So-he-said-to-them,-“Do-you-know-Laban-the-grandson-of-Nahor-[Abraham’s-brother]?”-And-they-replied,-“We-know-him.”-6-And-he-asked-them,-“Is-it-well-with-him?”-And-they-said,-“He-is-doing-well;-look,-here-comes-his-daughter-Rachel-with-the-sheep!”-7-Jacob-said,-“Look,-the-sun-is-still-high-[overhead];-it-is-a-long-time-before-the-flocks-need-to-be-gathered-[in-their-folds-for-the-night].-Water-the-sheep,-and-go,-and-return-them-to-their-pasture.”-8-But-they-said,-“We-cannot-[leave]-until-all-the-flocks-are-gathered-together,-and-the-shepherds-roll-the-stone-from-the-mouth-of-the-well;-then-we-will-water-the-sheep.”
9-While-he-was-still-speaking-with-them,-Rachel-came-with-her-father’s-sheep,-for-she-was-a-shepherdess.-10-When-Jacob-saw-[his-cousin]-Rachel,-the-daughter-of-Laban,-his-mother’s-brother,-and-Laban’s-sheep,-he-came-up-and-rolled-the-stone-away-from-the-mouth-of-the-well-and-watered-the-flock-of-Laban,-his-uncle.-11-Then-Jacob-kissed-Rachel-[in-greeting],-and-he-raised-his-voice-and-wept.-12-Jacob-told-Rachel-he-was-her-father’s-relative,-Rebekah’s-son;-and-she-ran-and-told-her-father.
13-When-Laban-heard-of-the-arrival-of-Jacob,-his-sister’s-son,-he-ran-to-meet-him,-and-embraced-and-kissed-him-and-brought-him-to-his-house.-Then-he-told-Laban-all-these-things.-14-Then-Laban-said-to-him,-“You-are-my-bone-and-my-flesh.”-And-Jacob-stayed-with-him-a-month.
15-Then-Laban-said-to-Jacob,-“Just-because-you-are-my-relative,-should-you-work-for-me-for-nothing?-Tell-me,-what-should-your-wages-be?”-16-Now-Laban-had-two-daughters;-the-name-of-the-older-was-Leah,-and-the-name-of-the-younger-was-Rachel.-17-Leah’s-eyes-were-weak,-but-Rachel-was-beautiful-in-form-and-appearance.-18-Jacob-loved-Rachel,-so-he-said,-“I-will-serve-you-[as-a-hired-workman]-for-seven-years-[in-return]-for-[the-privilege-of-marrying]-Rachel-your-younger-daughter.”-19-Laban-said,-“It-is-better-that-I-give-her-[in-marriage]-to-you-than-give-her-to-another-man.-Stay-and-work-with-me.”-20-So-Jacob-served-[Laban]-for-seven-years-for-[the-right-to-marry]-Rachel,-but-they-seemed-like-only-a-few-days-to-him-because-of-his-love-for-her.

Laban’s-Treachery-21-Finally,-Jacob-said-to-Laban,-“Give-me-my-wife,-for-my-time-[of-service]-is-completed,-so-that-I-may-take-her-to-me-[as-my-wife].”-22-So-Laban-gathered-together-all-the-men-of-the-place-and-prepared-a-[wedding]-feast-[with-wine].-23-But-in-the-evening-he-took-Leah-his-daughter-and-brought-her-to-Jacob,-and-Jacob-went-in-to-[consummate-the-marriage-with]-her.-24-Laban-also-gave-Zilpah-his-maid-to-his-daughter-Leah-as-a-maid.-25-But-in-the-morning-[when-Jacob-awoke],-it-was-Leah-[who-was-with-him]!-And-he-said-to-Laban,-“What-is-this-that-you-have-done-to-me?-Did-I-not-work-for-you-[for-seven-years]-for-Rachel?-Why-have-you-deceived-and-betrayed-me-[like-this]?”-26-But-Laban-only-said,-“It-is-not-the-tradition-here-to-give-the-younger-[daughter-in-marriage]-before-the-older.-27-“Finish-the-week-[of-the-wedding-feast]-for-Leah;-then-we-will-give-you-Rachel-also,-and-in-return-you-shall-work-for-me-for-seven-more-years.”-28-So-Jacob-complied-and-fulfilled-Leah’s-week-[of-celebration];-then-Laban-gave-him-his-daughter-Rachel-as-his-[second]-wife.-29-Laban-also-gave-Bilhah-his-maid-to-his-daughter-Rachel-as-a-maid.-30-So-Jacob-consummated-his-marriage-and-lived-with-Rachel-[as-his-wife],-and-he-loved-Rachel-more-than-Leah,-and-he-served-with-Laban-for-another-seven-years.
31-Now-when-the-LORD-saw-that-Leah-was-unloved,-He-made-her-able-to-bear-children,-but-Rachel-was-barren.-32-Leah-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-named-him-Reuben-(See,-a-son!),-for-she-said,-“Because-the-LORD-has-seen-my-humiliation-and-suffering;-now-my-husband-will-love-me-[since-I-have-given-him-a-son].”-33-Then-she-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-said,-“Because-the-LORD-heard-that-I-am-unloved,-He-has-given-me-this-son-also.”-So-she-named-him-Simeon-(God-hears).-34-She-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-said,-“Now-this-time-my-husband-will-become-attached-to-me-[as-a-companion],-for-I-have-given-him-three-sons.”-Therefore-he-was-named-Levi.-35-Again-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-[fourth]-son,-and-she-said,-“Now-I-will-praise-the-LORD.”-So-she-named-him-Judah;-then-[for-a-time]-she-stopped-bearing-[children].

Genesis-30
The-Sons-Of-Jacob

1-When-Rachel-saw-that-she-conceived-no-children-for-Jacob,-she-envied-her-sister,-and-said-to-Jacob,-“Give-me-children,-or-else-I-will-die.”-2-Then-Jacob-became-furious-with-Rachel,-and-he-said,-“Am-I-in-the-place-of-God,-who-has-denied-you-children?”-3-She-said,-“Here,-take-my-maid-Bilhah-and-go-in-to-her;-and-[when-the-baby-comes]-she-shall-deliver-it-[while-sitting]-on-my-knees,-so-that-by-her-I-may-also-have-children-[to-count-as-my-own].”-4-So-she-gave-him-Bilhah-her-maid-as-a-[secondary]-wife,-and-Jacob-went-in-to-her.-5-Bilhah-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-for-Jacob.-6-Then-Rachel-said,-“God-has-judged-and-vindicated-me,-and-has-heard-my-plea-and-has-given-me-a-son-[through-my-maid].”-So-she-named-him-Dan-(He-judged).-7-Bilhah,-Rachel’s-maid,-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-second-son-for-Jacob.-8-So-Rachel-said,-“With-mighty-wrestlings-[in-prayer-to-God]-I-have-struggled-with-my-sister-and-have-prevailed.”-So-she-named-him-Naphtali-(my-wrestlings).
9-When-Leah-saw-that-she-had-stopped-bearing-[children],-she-took-Zilpah-her-maid-and-gave-her-to-Jacob-as-a-[secondary]-wife.-10-Zilpah,-Leah’s-maid,-gave-birth-to-a-son-for-Jacob.-11-Then-Leah-said,-“How-fortunate!”-So-she-named-him-Gad-(good-fortune).-12-Zilpah,-Leah’s-maid,-gave-birth-to-a-second-son-for-Jacob.-13-Then-Leah-said,-“I-am-happy!-For-women-will-call-me-happy.”-So-she-named-him-Asher-(happy).
14-Now-at-the-time-of-wheat-harvest-Reuben-[the-eldest-child]-went-and-found-some-mandrakes-in-the-field,-and-brought-them-to-his-mother-Leah.-Then-Rachel-said-to-Leah,-“Please-give-me-some-of-your-son’s-mandrakes.”-15-But-Leah-answered,-“Is-it-a-small-thing-that-you-have-taken-my-husband?-Would-you-take-away-my-son’s-mandrakes-also?”-So-Rachel-said,-“Jacob-shall-sleep-with-you-tonight-in-exchange-for-your-son’s-mandrakes.”-16-When-Jacob-came-in-from-the-field-in-the-evening,-Leah-went-out-to-meet-him-and-said,-“You-must-sleep-with-me-[tonight],-for-I-have-in-fact-hired-you-with-my-son’s-mandrakes.”-So-he-slept-with-her-that-night.-17-God-listened-and-answered-[the-prayer-of]-Leah,-and-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-fifth-son-for-Jacob.-18-Then-Leah-said,-“God-has-given-me-my-reward-because-I-have-given-my-maid-to-my-husband.”-So-she-named-him-Issachar.-19-Leah-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-sixth-son-for-Jacob.-20-Then-Leah-said,-“God-has-endowed-me-with-a-good-[marriage]-gift-[for-my-husband];-now-he-will-live-with-me-[regarding-me-with-honor-as-his-wife],-because-I-have-given-birth-to-six-sons.”-So-she-named-him-Zebulun.-21-Afterward-she-gave-birth-to-a-daughter-and-named-her-Dinah.
22-Then-God-remembered-[the-prayers-of]-Rachel,-and-God-thought-of-her-and-opened-her-womb-[so-that-she-would-conceive].-23-So-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son;-and-she-said,-“God-has-taken-away-my-disgrace-and-humiliation.”-24-She-named-him-Joseph-(may-He-add)-and-said,-“May-the-LORD-add-to-me-another-son.”
Jacob-Prospers-25-Now-when-Rachel-had-given-birth-to-Joseph,-Jacob-said-to-Laban,-“Send-me-away,-that-I-may-go-back-to-my-own-place-and-to-my-own-country.-26-“Give-me-my-wives-and-my-children-for-whom-I-have-served-you,-and-let-me-go;-for-you-know-the-work-which-I-have-done-for-you.”-27-But-Laban-said-to-him,-“If-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-stay-with-me;-for-I-have-learned-[from-the-omens-in-divination-and-by-experience]-that-the-LORD-has-blessed-me-because-of-you.”-28-He-said,-“Name-your-wages,-and-I-will-give-it-[to-you].”-29-Jacob-answered-him,-“You-know-how-I-have-served-you-and-how-your-possessions,-your-cattle-and-sheep-and-goats,-have-fared-with-me.-30-“For-you-had-little-before-I-came-and-it-has-increased-and-multiplied-abundantly,-and-the-LORD-has-favored-you-with-blessings-wherever-I-turned.-But-now,-when-shall-I-provide-for-my-own-household?”-31-Laban-asked,-“What-shall-I-give-you?”-Jacob-replied,-“You-shall-not-give-me-anything.-But-if-you-will-do-this-one-thing-for-me-[which-I-now-propose],-I-will-again-pasture-and-keep-your-flock:-32-Let-me-pass-through-your-entire-flock-today,-removing-from-it-every-speckled-and-spotted-sheep-and-every-dark-or-black-one-among-the-lambs-and-the-spotted-and-speckled-among-the-goats;-and-those-shall-be-my-wages.-33-“So-my-honesty-will-be-evident-for-me-later,-when-you-come-[for-an-accounting]-concerning-my-wages.-Every-one-that-is-not-speckled-and-spotted-among-the-goats-and-dark-among-the-young-lambs,-if-found-with-me,-shall-be-considered-stolen.”-34-And-Laban-said,-“Good!-Let-it-be-done-as-you-say.”-35-So-on-that-same-day-Laban-[secretly]-removed-the-male-goats-that-were-streaked-and-spotted-and-all-the-female-goats-that-were-speckled-and-spotted,-every-one-with-white-on-it,-and-all-the-dark-ones-among-the-sheep,-and-put-them-in-the-care-of-his-sons.-36-And-he-put-[a-distance-of]-three-days’-journey-between-himself-and-Jacob,-and-Jacob-was-then-left-in-care-of-the-rest-of-Laban’s-flock.
37-Then-Jacob-took-branches-of-fresh-poplar-and-almond-and-plane-trees,-and-peeled-white-stripes-in-them,-exposing-the-white-in-the-branches.-38-Then-he-set-the-branches-which-he-had-peeled-in-front-of-the-flocks-in-the-watering-troughs,-where-the-flocks-came-to-drink;-and-they-mated-and-conceived-when-they-came-to-drink.-39-So-the-flocks-mated-and-conceived-by-the-branches,-and-the-flocks-gave-birth-to-streaked,-speckled,-and-spotted-offspring.-40-Jacob-separated-the-lambs,-and-[as-he-had-done-with-the-peeled-branches]-he-made-the-flocks-face-toward-the-streaked-and-all-the-dark-or-black-in-the-[new]-flock-of-Laban;-and-he-put-his-own-herds-apart-by-themselves-and-did-not-put-them-[where-they-could-breed]-with-Laban’s-flock.-41-Furthermore,-whenever-the-stronger-[animals]-of-the-flocks-were-breeding,-Jacob-would-place-the-branches-in-the-sight-of-the-flock-in-the-watering-troughs,-so-that-they-would-mate-and-conceive-among-the-branches;-42-but-when-the-flock-was-sickly,-he-did-not-put-the-branches-there;-so-the-sicker-[animals]-were-Laban’s-and-the-stronger-Jacob’s.-43-So-Jacob-became-exceedingly-prosperous,-and-had-large-flocks-[of-sheep-and-goats],-and-female-and-male-servants,-and-camels-and-donkeys.

Genesis-31
Jacob-Leaves-Secretly-For-Canaan

1-Jacob-heard-that-Laban’s-sons-were-saying:-“Jacob-has-taken-away-everything-that-was-our-father’s,-and-from-what-belonged-to-our-father-he-has-acquired-all-this-wealth-and-honor.”-2J-acob-noticed-[a-change-in]-the-attitude-of-Laban,-and-saw-that-it-was-not-friendly-toward-him-as-before.-3-Then-the-LORD-said-to-Jacob,-“Return-to-the-land-of-your-fathers-and-to-your-people,-and-I-will-be-with-you.”-4-So-Jacob-sent-and-called-Rachel-and-Leah-to-his-flock-in-the-field,-5-and-he-said-to-them,-“I-see-[a-change-in]-your-father’s-attitude,-that-he-is-not-friendly-toward-me-as-[he-was]-before;-but-the-God-of-my-father-[Isaac]-has-been-with-me.-6-You-know-that-I-have-served-your-father-with-all-my-strength.-7-Yet-your-father-has-cheated-me-[as-often-as-possible]-and-changed-my-wages-ten-times;-but-God-did-not-allow-him-to-hurt-me.-8-If-he-said,-‘The-speckled-shall-be-your-wages,’-then-the-entire-flock-gave-birth-to-speckled-[young];-and-if-he-said,-‘The-streaked-shall-be-your-wages,’-then-the-entire-flock-gave-birth-to-streaked-[young].-9-Thus-God-has-taken-away-the-flocks-of-your-father-and-given-them-to-me.-10-And-it-happened-at-the-time-when-the-flock-conceived-that-I-looked-up-and-saw-in-a-dream-that-the-rams-which-mated-[with-the-female-goats]-were-streaked,-speckled,-and-spotted.-11-And-the-Angel-of-God-said-to-me-in-the-dream,-‘Jacob.’-And-I-said,-‘Here-I-am.’-12-He-said,-‘Look-up-and-see,-all-the-rams-which-are-mating-[with-the-flock]-are-streaked,-speckled,-and-spotted;-for-I-have-seen-all-that-Laban-has-been-doing-to-you.-1-3‘I-am-the-God-of-Bethel,-where-you-anointed-the-pillar,-and-where-you-made-a-vow-to-Me;-now-stand-up,-leave-this-land,-and-return-to-the-land-of-your-birth.’”-14-Rachel-and-Leah-answered-him,-“Is-there-still-any-portion-or-inheritance-for-us-in-our-father’s-house?-15-Are-we-not-counted-by-him-as-foreigners?-For-he-sold-us-[to-you-in-marriage],-and-has-also-entirely-used-up-our-purchase-price.-16-“Surely-all-the-riches-which-God-has-taken-from-our-father-are-ours-and-our-children’s.-Now-then,-whatever-God-has-told-you-to-do,-do-it.”
17-Then-Jacob-stood-[and-took-action]-and-put-his-children-and-his-wives-on-camels;-18-and-he-drove-away-all-his-livestock-and-[took-along]-all-his-property-which-he-had-acquired,-the-livestock-he-had-obtained-and-accumulated-in-Paddan-aram,-to-go-to-his-father-Isaac-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-19-When-Laban-had-gone-to-shear-his-sheep,-Rachel-[went-inside-the-house-and]-stole-her-father’s-household-gods.-20-And-Jacob-deceived-Laban-the-Aramean-(Syrian)-by-not-telling-him-that-he-intended-to-leave-and-he-slipped-away-secretly.-21-So-he-fled-with-everything-that-he-had,-and-got-up-and-crossed-the-river-[Euphrates],-and-set-his-face-toward-the-hill-country-of-Gilead-[east-of-the-Jordan-River].
Laban-Pursues-Jacob-22-On-the-third-day-[after-his-departure]-Laban-was-told-that-Jacob-had-fled.-23-So-he-took-his-relatives-with-him-and-pursued-him-for-seven-days,-and-they-overtook-him-in-the-hill-country-of-Gilead.-24-God-came-to-Laban-the-Aramean-in-a-dream-at-night-and-said-to-him,-“Be-careful-that-you-do-not-speak-to-Jacob,-either-good-or-bad.”
25-Then-Laban-overtook-Jacob.-Now-Jacob-had-pitched-his-tent-on-the-hill,-and-Laban-with-his-relatives-camped-on-the-same-hill-of-Gilead.-26-Then-Laban-said-to-Jacob,-“What-do-you-mean-by-deceiving-me-and-leaving-without-my-knowledge,-and-carrying-off-my-daughters-as-if-[they-were]-captives-of-the-sword?-27-Why-did-you-run-away-secretly-and-deceive-me-and-not-tell-me,-so-that-[otherwise]-I-might-have-sent-you-away-with-joy-and-with-songs,-with-[music-on-the]-tambourine-and-lyre?-28-And-why-did-you-not-allow-me-to-kiss-my-grandchildren-and-my-daughters-[goodbye]?-Now-you-have-done-a-foolish-thing-[in-behaving-like-this].-29-It-is-in-my-power-to-harm-you,-but-the-God-of-your-father-spoke-to-me-last-night,-saying,-‘Be-careful-not-to-speak-to-Jacob,-either-good-or-bad.’-30-“Now-[I-suppose]-you-felt-you-must-go-because-you-were-homesick-for-your-father’s-house-and-family;-but-why-did-you-steal-my-[household]-gods?”-31-Jacob-answered-Laban,-“[I-left-secretly]-because-I-was-afraid,-for-I-thought-you-would-take-your-daughters-away-from-me-by-force.-32-“The-one-with-whom-you-find-your-gods-shall-not-live;-in-the-presence-of-our-relatives-[search-my-possessions-and]-point-out-whatever-you-find-that-belongs-to-you-and-take-it.”-For-Jacob-did-not-know-that-Rachel-had-stolen-the-idols.

33-So-Laban-went-into-Jacob’s-tent-and-into-Leah’s-tent-and-the-tent-of-the-two-maids,-but-he-did-not-find-them.-Then-he-came-out-of-Leah’s-tent-and-entered-Rachel’s-tent.-34-Now-Rachel-had-taken-the-household-idols-and-put-them-in-the-camel’s-saddlebag-and-sat-on-them.-Laban-searched-through-all-her-tent,-but-did-not-find-them.-35-So-Rachel-said-to-her-father,-“Do-not-be-displeased,-my-lord,-that-I-cannot-rise-before-you,-for-the-manner-of-women-is-on-me-and-I-am-unwell.”-He-searched-[further]-but-did-not-find-the-household-idols.
36-Then-Jacob-became-angry-and-argued-with-Laban.-And-he-said-to-Laban,-“What-is-my-fault?-What-is-my-sin-that-you-pursued-me-like-this?-37-Although-you-have-searched-through-all-my-possessions,-what-have-you-found-of-your-household-goods?-Put-it-here-before-my-relatives-and-your-relatives,-so-that-they-may-decide-[who-has-done-right]-between-the-two-of-us.-38-These-twenty-years-I-have-been-with-you;-your-ewes-and-your-female-goats-have-not-lost-their-young,-nor-have-I-eaten-the-rams-of-your-flocks.-39-I-did-not-bring-you-the-torn-carcasses-[of-the-animals-attacked-by-predators];-I-[personally]-took-the-loss.-You-required-of-me-[to-make-good]-everything-that-was-stolen,-whether-it-occurred-by-day-or-night.-40-This-was-my-situation:-by-day-the-heat-consumed-me-and-by-night-the-cold,-and-I-could-not-sleep.-41-These-twenty-years-I-have-been-in-your-house;-I-served-you-fourteen-years-for-your-two-daughters-and-six-years-for-[my-share-of]-your-flocks,-and-you-have-changed-my-wages-ten-times.-42-“If-the-God-of-my-father,-the-God-of-Abraham,-and-[the-Feared-One]-of-Isaac,-had-not-been-with-me,-most-certainly-you-would-have-sent-me-away-now-empty-handed.-God-has-seen-my-affliction-and-humiliation-and-the-[exhausting]-labor-of-my-hands,-so-He-rendered-judgment-and-rebuked-you-last-night.”
The-Covenant-of-Mizpah-43-Laban-answered-Jacob,-“These-women-[that-you-married]-are-my-daughters,-these-children-are-my-grandchildren,-these-flocks-are-[from]-my-flocks,-and-all-that-you-see-[here]-is-mine.-But-what-can-I-do-today-to-these-my-daughters-or-to-their-children-to-whom-they-have-given-birth?-44-“So-come-now,-let-us-make-a-covenant,-you-and-I,-and-let-it-serve-as-a-witness-between-you-and-me.”-45-So-Jacob-took-a-stone-and-set-it-up-as-a-[memorial]-pillar.-46-Jacob-said-to-his-relatives,-“Gather-stones.”-And-they-took-stones-and-made-a-mound-[of-stones],-and-they-ate-[a-ceremonial-meal-together]-there-on-the-mound-[of-stones].-47-Laban-called-it-Jegar-sahadutha-(stone-monument-of-testimony-in-Aramaic),-but-Jacob-called-it-Galeed.-48-Laban-said,-“This-mound-[of-stones]-is-a-witness-[a-reminder-of-the-oath-taken]-today-between-you-and-me.”-Therefore-he-[also]-called-the-name-Galeed,-49-and-Mizpah-(watchtower),-for-Laban-said,-“May-the-LORD-watch-between-you-and-me-when-we-are-absent-from-one-another.-50-“If-you-should-mistreat-(humiliate,-oppress)-my-daughters,-or-if-you-should-take-other-wives-besides-my-daughters,-although-no-one-is-with-us-[as-a-witness],-see-and-remember,-God-is-witness-between-you-and-me.”-51-Laban-said-to-Jacob,-“Look-at-this-mound-[of-stones]-and-look-at-this-pillar-which-I-have-set-up-between-you-and-me.-52-This-mound-is-a-witness,-and-this-pillar-is-a-witness,-that-I-will-not-pass-by-this-mound-to-harm-you,-and-that-you-will-not-pass-by-this-mound-and-this-pillar-to-harm-me.-53-“The-God-of-Abraham-[your-father]-and-the-God-of-Nahor-[my-father],-and-the-god-[the-image-of-worship]-of-their-father-[Terah,-an-idolater],-judge-between-us.”-But-Jacob-swore-[only]-by-[the-one-true-God]-the-Fear-of-his-father-Isaac.-54-Then-Jacob-offered-a-sacrifice-[to-the-LORD]-on-the-mountain,-and-called-his-relatives-to-the-meal;-and-they-ate-food-and-spent-the-night-on-the-mountain.-55-Early-in-the-morning-Laban-got-up-and-kissed-his-grandchildren-and-his-daughters-[goodbye]-and-pronounced-a-blessing-[asking-God’s-favor]-on-them.-Then-Laban-left-and-returned-home.

Genesis-32
Jacob’s-Fear-Of-Esau

1-Then-as-Jacob-went-on-his-way,-the-angels-of-God-met-him-[to-reassure-and-protect-him].-2-When-Jacob-saw-them,-he-said,-“This-is-God’s-camp.”-So-he-named-that-place-Mahanaim-(double-camps).
3-Then-Jacob-sent-messengers-ahead-of-him-to-his-brother-Esau-in-the-land-of-Seir,-the-country-of-Edom.-4-He-commanded-them,-saying,-“This-is-what-to-say-to-my-lord-Esau:-‘Your-servant-Jacob-says-this,-“I-have-been-living-temporarily-with-Laban,-and-have-stayed-there-until-now;-5-I-have-oxen,-donkeys,-flocks,-male-servants,-and-female-servants;-and-I-have-sent-[this-message]-to-tell-my-lord,-so-that-I-may-find-grace-and-kindness-in-your-sight.”’”
6-The-messengers-returned-to-Jacob,-saying,-“We-went-to-your-brother-Esau,-and-now-he-is-coming-to-meet-you,-and-there-are-four-hundred-men-with-him.”-7-Jacob-was-greatly-afraid-and-distressed;-and-he-divided-the-people-who-were-with-him,-and-the-flocks-and-herds-and-camels,-into-two-camps;-8-and-he-said,-“If-Esau-comes-to-the-one-camp-and-attacks-it,-then-the-other-camp-which-is-left-will-escape.”
9-Jacob-said,-“O-God-of-my-father-Abraham-and-God-of-my-father-Isaac,-the-LORD,-who-said-to-me,-‘Return-to-your-country-and-to-your-people,-and-I-will-make-you-prosper,’-10-I-am-unworthy-of-all-the-lovingkindness-and-compassion-and-of-all-the-faithfulness-which-You-have-shown-to-Your-servant.-With-only-my-staff-[long-ago]-I-crossed-over-this-Jordan,-and-now-I-have-become-[blessed-and-increased-into-these]-two-groups-[of-people].-11-Save-me,-please,-from-the-hand-of-my-brother,-from-the-hand-of-Esau;-for-I-fear-him,-that-he-will-come-and-attack-me-and-the-mothers-with-the-children.-12-“And-You-[LORD]-said,-‘I-will-certainly-make-you-prosper-and-make-your-descendants-as-[numerous-as]-the-sand-of-the-sea,-which-is-too-great-to-be-counted.’”
13-So-Jacob-spent-the-night-there.-Then-he-selected-a-present-for-his-brother-Esau-from-the-livestock-he-had-acquired:-14-two-hundred-female-goats,-twenty-male-goats,-two-hundred-ewes,-twenty-rams,-15-thirty-milking-camels-with-their-colts,-forty-cows,-ten-bulls,-twenty-female-donkeys,-and-ten-[donkey]-colts.-16-He-put-them-into-the-care-of-his-servants,-every-herd-by-itself,-and-said-to-his-servants,-“Go-on-ahead-of-me,-and-put-an-interval-[of-space]-between-the-individual-herds.”-17-Then-he-commanded-the-one-in-front,-saying,-“When-Esau-my-brother-meets-you-and-asks-to-whom-you-belong,-and-where-you-are-going,-and-whose-are-the-animals-in-front-of-you?-18-then-you-shall-say,-‘They-are-your-servant-Jacob’s;-they-are-a-gift-sent-to-my-lord-Esau.-And-he-also-is-behind-us.’”-19-And-so-Jacob-commanded-the-second-and-the-third-as-well,-and-all-that-followed-the-herds,-saying,-“This-is-what-you-shall-say-to-Esau-when-you-meet-him;-20-and-you-shall-say,-‘Look,-your-servant-Jacob-is-behind-us.’”-For-he-said-[to-himself],-“I-will-try-to-appease-him-with-the-gift-that-is-going-ahead-of-me.-Then-afterward-I-will-see-him;-perhaps-he-will-accept-and-forgive-me.”-21-So-the-gift-[of-the-herds-of-livestock]-went-on-ahead-of-him,-and-he-himself-spent-that-night-back-in-the-camp.
22-But-he-got-up-that-same-night-and-took-his-two-wives,-his-two-female-servants,-and-his-eleven-children,-and-waded-over-the-ford-of-the-Jabbok.-23-Then-he-took-them-and-sent-them-across-the-brook.-And-he-also-sent-across-whatever-he-had.-Jacob-Wrestles-24-So-Jacob-was-left-alone,-and-a-Man-[came-and]-wrestled-with-him-until-daybreak.-25-When-the-Man-saw-that-He-had-not-prevailed-against-Jacob,-He-touched-his-hip-joint;-and-Jacob’s-hip-was-dislocated-as-he-wrestled-with-Him.-26-Then-He-said,-“Let-Me-go,-for-day-is-breaking.”-But-Jacob-said,-“I-will-not-let-You-go-unless-You-declare-a-blessing-on-me.”-27-So-He-asked-him,-“What-is-your-name?”-And-he-said,-“Jacob.”-28-And-He-said,-“Your-name-shall-no-longer-be-Jacob,-but-Israel;-for-you-have-struggled-with-God-and-with-men-and-have-prevailed.”-29-Then-Jacob-asked-Him,-“Please-tell-me-Your-name.”-But-He-said,-“Why-is-it-that-you-ask-My-name?”-And-He-declared-a-blessing-[of-the-covenant-promises]-on-Jacob-there.-30-So-Jacob-named-the-place-Peniel-(the-face-of-God),-saying,-“For-I-have-seen-God-face-to-face,-yet-my-life-has-not-been-snatched-away.”-31-Now-the-sun-rose-on-him-as-he-passed-Penuel-(Peniel),-and-he-was-limping-because-of-his-hip.-32-Therefore,-to-this-day-the-Israelites-do-not-eat-the-tendon-of-the-hip-which-is-on-the-socket-of-the-thigh,-because-He-touched-the-socket-of-Jacob’s-thigh-by-the-tendon-of-the-hip.

Genesis-33
Jacob-Meets-Esau

1-Then-Jacob-looked-up,-and-saw-Esau-coming-with-four-hundred-men.-So-he-divided-the-children-among-Leah-and-Rachel-and-the-two-maids.-2-He-put-the-maids-and-their-children-in-front,-Leah-and-her-children-after-them,-and-Rachel-and-Joseph-last-of-all.-3-Then-Jacob-crossed-over-[the-stream]-ahead-of-them-and-bowed-himself-to-the-ground-seven-times-[bowing-and-moving-forward-each-time],-until-he-approached-his-brother.
4-But-Esau-ran-to-meet-him-and-embraced-him,-and-hugged-his-neck-and-kissed-him,-and-they-wept-[for-joy].-5-Esau-looked-up-and-saw-the-women-and-the-children,-and-said,-“Who-are-these-with-you?”-So-Jacob-replied,-“They-are-the-children-whom-God-has-graciously-given-your-servant.”-6-Then-the-maids-approached-with-their-children,-and-they-bowed-down.-7-Leah-also-approached-with-her-children,-and-they-bowed-down.-Afterward-Joseph-and-Rachel-approached,-and-they-bowed-down.-8-Esau-asked,-“What-do-you-mean-by-all-this-company-which-I-have-met?”-And-he-answered,-“[These-are]-to-find-favor-in-the-sight-of-my-lord.”-9-But-Esau-said,-“I-have-plenty,-my-brother;-keep-what-you-have-for-yourself.”-10-Jacob-replied,-“No,-please,-if-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-then-accept-my-gift-[as-a-blessing]-from-my-hand,-for-I-see-your-face-as-if-I-had-seen-the-face-of-God,-and-you-have-received-me-favorably.-11-“Please-accept-my-blessing-(gift)-which-has-been-brought-to-you,-for-God-has-dealt-graciously-with-me-and-I-have-everything-[that-I-could-possibly-want].”-So-Jacob-kept-urging-him-and-Esau-accepted-it.
12-Then-Esau-said,-“Let-us-get-started-on-our-journey-and-I-will-go-in-front-of-you-[to-lead-the-way].”-13-But-Jacob-replied,-“You-know,-my-lord,-that-the-children-are-frail-and-need-gentle-care,-and-the-nursing-flocks-and-herds-[with-young]-are-of-concern-to-me;-for-if-the-men-should-drive-them-hard-for-a-single-day,-all-the-flocks-will-die.-14-“Please-let-my-lord-go-on-ahead-of-his-servant,-and-I-will-move-on-slowly,-governed-by-the-pace-of-the-livestock-that-are-in-front-of-me-and-according-to-the-endurance-of-the-children,-until-I-come-to-my-lord-in-Seir-[in-Edom].”
15-Then-Esau-said,-“Please-let-me-leave-with-you-some-of-the-people-who-are-with-me.”-But-Jacob-said,-“What-need-is-there-[for-it]?-Let-me-find-favor-in-the-sight-of-my-lord.”-16-So-Esau-turned-back-[toward-the-south]-that-day-on-his-way-to-Seir.-17-But-Jacob-journeyed-[north]-to-Succoth,-and-built-himself-a-house-and-made-shelters-for-his-livestock;-so-the-name-of-the-place-is-Succoth-(huts,-shelters).
Jacob-Settles-in-Shechem-18-When-Jacob-came-from-Paddan-aram,-he-arrived-safely-and-in-peace-at-the-city-of-Shechem,-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-camped-in-front-of-the-[walled]-city.-19-Then-he-bought-the-piece-of-land-on-which-he-had-pitched-his-tents-from-the-sons-of-Hamor,-Shechem’s-father,-for-a-hundred-pieces-of-money.-20-There-he-erected-an-altar-and-called-it-El-Elohe-Israel.

Genesis-34
The-Treachery-Of-Jacob’s-Sons

1-Now-Dinah-the-daughter-of-Leah,-whom-she-had-borne-to-Jacob,-went-out-[unescorted]-to-visit-the-girls-of-the-land.-2-When-Shechem-the-son-of-Hamor-the-Hivite,-prince-(sheik)-of-the-land,-saw-her,-he-kidnapped-her-and-lay-[intimately]-with-her-by-force-[humbling-and-offending-her].-3-But-his-soul-longed-for-and-clung-to-Dinah-daughter-of-Jacob,-and-he-loved-the-girl-and-spoke-comfortingly-to-her-young-heart’s-wishes.-4-So-Shechem-said-to-his-father-Hamor,-“Get-me-this-young-woman-as-a-wife.”-5-Now-Jacob-heard-that-Shechem-had-defiled-(violated)-Dinah-his-daughter;-but-his-sons-were-in-the-field-with-his-livestock,-so-Jacob-said-nothing-until-they-came-in.-6-But-Shechem’s-father-Hamor-went-to-Jacob-to-talk-with-him.-7-Now-when-Jacob’s-sons-heard-of-it-they-came-in-from-the-field;-they-were-deeply-grieved,-and-they-were-very-angry,-for-Shechem-had-done-a-disgraceful-thing-to-Israel-by-lying-with-Jacob’s-daughter,-for-such-a-thing-is-not-to-be-done.
8-But-Hamor-conferred-with-them,-saying,-“The-soul-of-my-son-Shechem-[deeply]-longs-for-your-daughter-[and-sister].-Please-give-her-to-him-as-his-wife.-9-And-[beyond-that]-intermarry-with-us;-give-your-daughters-to-us-[as-wives]-and-take-our-daughters-for-yourselves.-10-“In-this-way-you-shall-live-with-us;-the-country-will-be-open-to-you;-live-and-do-business-in-it-and-acquire-property-and-possessions-in-it.”-11-Shechem-also-said-to-Dinah’s-father-and-to-her-brothers,-“Let-me-find-favor-in-your-sight,-and-I-will-give-you-whatever-you-ask-of-me.-12-“Demand-of-me-a-very-large-bridal-payment-and-gift-[as-compensation-for-giving-up-your-daughter-and-sister],-and-I-will-give-you-whatever-you-tell-me;-only-give-me-the-girl-to-be-my-wife.”
13-Jacob’s-sons-answered-Shechem-and-Hamor-his-father-deceitfully,-because-Shechem-had-defiled-and-disgraced-their-sister-Dinah.-14-They-said-to-them,-“We-cannot-do-this-thing-and-give-our-sister-[in-marriage]-to-one-who-is-not-circumcised,-because-that-would-be-a-disgrace-to-us.-15-But-we-will-consent-to-you-only-on-this-condition:-if-you-will-become-like-us,-in-that-every-male-among-you-consents-to-be-circumcised,-16-then-we-will-give-our-daughters-to-you-[in-marriage],-and-we-will-take-your-daughters-for-ourselves,-and-we-will-live-with-you-and-become-one-people.-17-“But-if-you-do-not-listen-to-us-and-refuse-to-be-circumcised,-then-we-will-take-our-daughter-[Dinah]-and-go.”
18-Their-words-seemed-reasonable-to-Hamor-and-his-son-Shechem,-19-and-the-young-man-did-not-hesitate-to-do-the-[required]-thing,-for-he-was-delighted-with-Jacob’s-daughter.-Now-he-was-more-respected-and-honored-than-all-[others]-in-the-household-of-his-father.-20-Then-Hamor-and-Shechem-his-son-came-to-the-gate-of-their-[walled]-city-[where-the-leading-men-would-meet]-and-spoke-with-the-men-of-the-city,-saying,-21-“These-men-are-peaceful-and-friendly-with-us;-so-let-them-live-in-the-land-and-do-business-in-it,-for-the-land-is-large-enough-[for-us-and]-for-them;-let-us-take-their-daughters-for-wives-and-let-us-give-them-our-daughters-[in-marriage].-22-But-only-on-this-condition-will-the-men-consent-to-our-request-that-they-live-among-us-and-become-one-people:-that-every-male-among-us-become-circumcised-just-as-they-are-circumcised.-23-“Will-not-their-cattle-and-their-possessions-and-all-their-animals-be-ours-[if-we-do-this]?-Let-us-consent-[to-do-as-they-ask],-and-they-will-live-here-with-us.”-24-And-every-[Canaanite]-man-who-went-out-of-the-city-gate-listened-and-considered-what-Hamor-and-Shechem-said;-and-every-male-who-was-a-resident-of-that-city-was-circumcised.
25-Now-on-the-third-day-[after-the-circumcision],-when-all-the-men-were-[terribly]-sore-and-in-pain,-two-of-Jacob’s-sons,-Simeon-and-Levi,-Dinah’s-[full]-brothers,-took-their-swords,-boldly-entered-the-city-[without-anyone-suspecting-them-of-evil-intent],-and-they-killed-every-male.-26-They-killed-Hamor-and-his-son-Shechem-with-the-edge-of-the-sword,-and-took-Dinah-out-of-Shechem’s-house-[where-she-was-staying],-and-left.-27-Then-Jacob’s-[other]-sons-came-upon-those-who-were-killed-and-looted-the-town,-because-their-sister-had-been-defiled-and-disgraced.-28-They-took-the-Canaanites’-flocks-and-their-herds-and-their-donkeys,-and-whatever-was-in-the-city-and-in-the-field;-29-they-looted-all-their-wealth,-and-[took-captive]-all-their-children-and-their-wives,-even-everything-that-was-in-the-houses.-30-Then-Jacob-said-to-Simeon-and-Levi,-“You-have-ruined-me,-making-me-a-stench-to-the-inhabitants-of-the-land,-the-Canaanites-and-the-Perizzites!-My-men-are-few-in-number,-and-the-men-of-the-land-will-band-together-against-me-and-attack-me;-I-shall-be-destroyed,-I-and-my-household.”-31-But-they-said,-“Should-he-[be-permitted-to]-treat-our-sister-as-a-prostitute?”

Genesis-35
Jacob-Moves-To-Bethel

1-Then-God-said-to-Jacob,-“Go-up-to-Bethel-and-live-there,-and-make-an-altar-there-to-God,-who-appeared-to-you-[in-a-distinct-manifestation]-when-you-fled-[years-ago]-from-Esau-your-brother.”-2-Then-Jacob-said-to-his-household-and-to-all-who-were-with-him,-“Get-rid-of-the-[idols-and-images-of]-foreign-gods-that-are-among-you,-and-ceremonially-purify-yourselves-and-change-[into-fresh]-clothes;-3-then-let-us-get-up-and-go-up-to-Bethel,-and-I-will-make-an-altar-there-to-God,-who-answered-me-in-the-day-of-my-distress-and-has-been-with-me-wherever-I-have-gone.”-4-So-they-gave-Jacob-all-the-[idols-and-images-of-the]-foreign-gods-they-had-and-the-rings-which-were-in-their-ears-[worn-as-charms-against-evil],-and-Jacob-buried-them-under-the-oak-tree-near-Shechem.
5-As-they-journeyed,-there-was-a-great-[supernatural]-terror-[sent-from-God]-on-the-cities-around-them,-and-[for-that-reason]-the-Canaanites-did-not-pursue-the-sons-of-Jacob.-6-So-Jacob-came-to-Luz-(that-is,-Bethel),-which-is-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-he-and-all-the-people-who-were-with-him.-7-There-he-built-an-altar-[to-worship-the-LORD],-and-called-the-place-El-bethel-(God-of-the-House-of-God),-because-there-God-had-revealed-Himself-to-him-when-he-escaped-from-his-brother.-8-Now-Deborah,-[who-once-was]-Rebekah’s-nurse,-died-and-was-buried-below-Bethel-under-the-oak;-and-the-name-of-it-was-called-Allon-bacuth-(Oak-of-Weeping).
Jacob-Is-Named-Israel-9-Then-God-[in-a-visible-manifestation]-appeared-to-Jacob-again-when-he-came-out-of-Paddan-aram,-and-declared-a-blessing-on-him.-10-Again-God-said-to-him,
“Your-name-is-Jacob;
You-shall-no-longer-be-called-Jacob,
But-Israel-shall-be-your-name.”
So-he-was-called-Israel.-11-And-God-said-to-him,
“I-am-God-Almighty.
Be-fruitful-and-multiply;
A-nation-and-a-company-of-nations-shall-come-from-you,
And-kings-shall-be-born-of-your-loins.
12-“The-land-which-I-gave-Abraham-and-Isaac
I-will-give-to-you,
and-to-your-descendants-after-you-I-will-give-the-land.”
13-Then-God-ascended-from-Jacob-in-the-place-where-He-had-spoken-with-him.-14-Jacob-set-up-a-pillar-(memorial,-monument)-in-the-place-where-he-had-talked-with-God,-a-pillar-of-stone,-and-he-poured-a-drink-offering-[of-wine]-on-it;-he-also-poured-oil-on-it-[to-declare-it-sacred-for-God’s-purpose].-15-So-Jacob-named-the-place-where-God-had-spoken-with-him,-Bethel-(the-House-of-God).
16-Then-they-journeyed-from-Bethel;-and-when-there-was-still-some-distance-to-go-to-Ephrath-(Bethlehem),-Rachel-began-to-give-birth-and-had-difficulty-and-suffered-severely.-17-When-she-was-in-hard-labor-the-midwife-said-to-her,-“Do-not-be-afraid;-you-now-have-another-son.”-18-And-as-her-soul-was-departing,-(for-she-died),-she-named-him-Ben-oni-(son-of-my-sorrow);-but-his-father-called-him-Benjamin-(son-of-the-right-hand).-19-So-Rachel-died-and-was-buried-on-the-way-to-Ephrath-(that-is,-Bethlehem).-20-Jacob-set-a-pillar-(memorial,-monument)-on-her-grave;-that-is-the-pillar-of-Rachel’s-grave-to-this-day.-21-Then-Israel-(Jacob)-journeyed-on-and-pitched-his-tent-on-the-other-side-of-the-tower-of-Eder-[the-lookout-point-used-by-shepherds].
22-While-Israel-was-living-in-that-land,-Reuben-[his-eldest-son]-went-and-lay-with-Bilhah-his-father’s-concubine,-and-Israel-heard-about-it.
The-Sons-of-Israel-23-Now-Jacob-had-twelve-sons—-24-The-sons-of-Leah:-Reuben,-Jacob’s-firstborn,-then-Simeon,-Levi,-Judah,-Issachar,-and-Zebulun;-25-and-the-sons-of-Rachel:-Joseph-and-Benjamin;-26-and-the-sons-of-Bilhah,-Rachel’s-maid:-Dan-and-Naphtali;-27-and-the-sons-of-Zilpah,-Leah’s-maid:-Gad-and-Asher.-These-are-the-sons-of-Jacob-born-to-him-in-Paddan-aram.
28-Jacob-came-to-Isaac-his-father-at-Mamre-of-Kiriath-arba-(that-is,-Hebron),-where-Abraham-and-Isaac-had-lived-temporarily.
29-Now-the-days-of-Isaac-were-a-hundred-and-eighty-years.-30-Isaac’s-spirit-departed-and-he-died-and-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death],-an-old-man-full-of-days-(satisfied,-fulfilled);-his-sons-Esau-and-Jacob-buried-him-[in-the-cave-of-Machpelah-with-his-parents-Abraham-and-Sarah].

Genesis-36
Esau-Moves

1-Now-these-are-the-records-of-the-descendants-of-Esau,-(that-is,-Edom).

2-Esau-took-his-[three]-wives-from-the-daughters-of-Canaan:-Adah-the-daughter-of-Elon-the-Hittite,-and-Oholibamah-the-daughter-of-Anah,-the-son-of-Zibeon-the-Hivite,-3-and-Basemath,-Ishmael’s-daughter,-sister-of-Nebaioth.-4-Adah-bore-Eliphaz-to-Esau,-and-Basemath-bore-Reuel,-5-and-Oholibamah-bore-Jeush,-Jalam,-and-Korah.-These-are-the-sons-of-Esau-born-to-him-in-Canaan.
6-Now-Esau-took-his-wives-and-his-sons-and-his-daughters-and-all-the-members-of-his-household,-and-his-livestock-and-all-his-cattle-and-all-his-possessions-which-he-had-acquired-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-he-went-to-a-land-away-from-his-brother-Jacob.-7-For-their-[great-flocks-and-herds-and]-possessions-made-it-impossible-for-them-to-live-together-[in-the-same-region];-the-land-in-which-they-lived-temporarily-could-not-support-them-because-of-their-livestock.-8-So-Esau-lived-in-the-hill-country-of-Seir;-Esau-is-Edom.
Descendants-of-Esau-9-These-are-the-records-of-the-generations-of-Esau-the-father-of-the-Edomites-in-the-hill-country-of-Seir.-10-These-are-the-names-of-Esau’s-sons:-Eliphaz,-the-son-of-Adah,-Esau’s-wife,-and-Reuel,-the-son-of-Basemath,-Esau’s-wife.-11-And-the-sons-of-Eliphaz-were-Teman,-Omar,-Zepho,-Gatam,-and-Kenaz.-12-And-Timna-was-a-concubine-of-Eliphaz,-Esau’s-son;-and-she-bore-Amalek-to-Eliphaz.-These-are-the-sons-of-Adah,-Esau’s-wife.-13-These-are-the-sons-of-Reuel:-Nahath,-Zerah,-Shammah,-and-Mizzah.-These-are-the-sons-of-Basemath,-Esau’s-wife.-14-And-these-are-the-sons-of-Oholibamah,-Esau’s-wife,-the-daughter-of-Anah,-the-son-of-Zibeon.-She-bore-to-Esau:-Jeush,-Jalam,-and-Korah.
15-These-are-the-tribal-chiefs-of-the-sons-of-Esau:-The-sons-of-Eliphaz,-the-firstborn-of-Esau:-Chiefs-Teman,-Omar,-Zepho,-Kenaz,-16-Korah,-Gatam,-and-Amalek.-These-are-the-chiefs-of-Eliphaz-in-the-land-of-Edom;-they-are-the-sons-of-Adah.-17-These-are-the-sons-of-Reuel,-Esau’s-son:-Chiefs-Nahath,-Zerah,-Shammah,-Mizzah.-These-are-the-chiefs-of-Reuel-in-the-land-of-Edom;-they-are-the-sons-of-Basemath,-Esau’s-wife.-18-These-are-the-sons-of-Oholibamah,-Esau’s-wife:-Chiefs-Jeush,-Jalam,-and-Korah.-These-are-the-chiefs-born-of-Oholibamah,-daughter-of-Anah,-Esau’s-wife.-19-These-are-the-sons-of-Esau,-(that-is,-Edom),-and-these-are-their-chiefs.

20-These-are-the-sons-of-Seir-the-Horite,-the-inhabitants-of-the-land:-Lotan,-Shobal,-Zibeon,-Anah,-21-Dishon,-Ezer,-and-Dishan.-These-are-the-chiefs-of-the-Horites,-the-sons-of-Seir-in-the-land-of-Edom.-22-The-sons-of-Lotan-are-Hori-and-Hemam;-and-Lotan’s-sister-is-Timna.-23-The-sons-of-Shobal-are-these:-Alvan,-Manahath,-Ebal,-Shepho,-and-Onam.-24-These-are-the-sons-of-Zibeon:-Aiah-and-Anah.-This-is-the-Anah-who-found-the-hot-springs-in-the-wilderness-as-he-pastured-the-donkeys-of-Zibeon-his-father.-25-The-children-of-Anah-are-these:-Dishon-and-Oholibamah-[Esau’s-wife],-the-daughter-of-Anah.-26-These-are-the-sons-of-Dishon:-Hemdan,-Eshban,-Ithran,-and-Cheran.-27-Ezer’s-sons-are-these:-Bilhan,-Zaavan,-and-Akan.-28-The-sons-of-Dishan-are-these:-Uz-and-Aran.-29-The-Horite-chiefs-are-these:-Chiefs-Lotan,-Shobal,-Zibeon,-Anah,-30-Dishon,-Ezer,-Dishan.-These-are-the-Horite-chiefs,-according-to-their-various-clans-in-the-land-of-Seir.
31-And-these-are-the-kings-who-reigned-in-the-land-of-Edom-before-any-king-reigned-over-the-Israelites:-32-Bela-the-son-of-Beor-reigned-in-Edom,-and-the-name-of-his-city-was-Dinhabah.-33-Now-Bela-died,-and-Jobab-the-son-of-Zerah-of-Bozrah-reigned-as-his-successor.-34-Then-Jobab-died,-and-Husham-of-the-land-of-the-Temanites-reigned-as-his-successor.-35-And-Husham-died,-and-Hadad-the-son-of-Bedad,-who-defeated-Midian-in-the-country-of-Moab,-reigned-as-his-successor.-The-name-of-his-[walled]-city-was-Avith.-36-Hadad-died,-and-Samlah-of-Masrekah-succeeded-him.-37-Then-Samlah-died,-and-Shaul-of-Rehoboth-on-the-river-[Euphrates]-reigned-as-his-successor.-38-And-Shaul-died,-and-Baal-hanan-son-of-Achbor-reigned-as-his-successor.-39-Baal-hanan-the-son-of-Achbor-died,-and-then-Hadar-reigned-[as-his-successor].-His-[walled]-city-was-Pau;-his-wife’s-name-was-Mehetabel-the-daughter-of-Matred,-the-daughter-of-Mezahab.
40-And-these-are-the-names-of-the-tribal-chiefs-of-Esau,-according-to-their-families-and-places-of-residence,-by-their-names:-Chiefs-Timna,-Alvah,-Jetheth,-41-Oholibamah,-Elah,-Pinon,-42-Kenaz,-Teman,-Mibzar,-43-Magdiel,-and-Iram.-These-are-the-tribal-chiefs-of-Edom-(that-is,-of-Esau-the-father-of-the-Edomites),-according-to-their-dwelling-places-in-the-land-of-their-possession.

Genesis-37
Joseph’s-Dream

1S-o-Jacob-(Israel)-lived-in-the-land-where-his-father-[Isaac]-had-been-a-stranger-(sojourner,-resident-alien),-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-2-These-are-the-generations-of-Jacob.
Joseph,-when-he-was-seventeen-years-old,-was-shepherding-the-flock-with-his-brothers-[Dan,-Naphtali,-Gad,-and-Asher];-the-boy-was-with-the-sons-of-Bilhah-and-Zilpah,-his-father’s-[secondary]-wives;-and-Joseph-brought-back-a-bad-report-about-them-to-their-father.-3-Now-Israel-(Jacob)-loved-Joseph-more-than-all-his-children,-because-he-was-the-son-of-his-old-age;-and-he-made-him-a-[distinctive]-multicolored-tunic.-4-His-brothers-saw-that-their-father-loved-Joseph-more-than-all-of-his-brothers;-so-they-hated-him-and-could-not-[find-it-within-themselves-to]-speak-to-him-on-friendly-terms.
5-Now-Joseph-dreamed-a-dream,-and-he-told-it-to-his-brothers,-and-they-hated-him-even-more.-6-He-said-to-them,-“Please-listen-to-[the-details-of]-this-dream-which-I-have-dreamed;-7-we-[brothers]-were-binding-sheaves-[of-grain-stalks]-in-the-field,-and-lo,-my-sheaf-[suddenly]-got-up-and-stood-upright-and-remained-standing;-and-behold,-your-sheaves-stood-all-around-my-sheaf-and-bowed-down-[in-respect].”-8-His-brothers-said-to-him,-“Are-you-actually-going-to-reign-over-us?-Are-you-really-going-to-rule-and-govern-us-as-your-subjects?”-So-they-hated-him-even-more-for-[telling-them-about]-his-dreams-and-for-his-[arrogant]-words.
9-But-Joseph-dreamed-still-another-dream,-and-told-it-to-his-brothers-[as-well].-He-said,-“See-here,-I-have-again-dreamed-a-dream,-and-lo,-[this-time-I-saw]-eleven-stars-and-the-sun-and-the-moon-bowed-down-[in-respect]-to-me!”-10-He-told-it-to-his-father-as-well-as-to-his-brothers;-but-his-father-rebuked-him-and-said-to-him-[in-disbelief],-“What-is-[the-meaning-of]-this-dream-that-you-have-dreamed?-Shall-I-and-your-mother-and-your-brothers-actually-come-to-bow-down-to-the-ground-[in-respect]-before-you?”-11-Joseph’s-brothers-were-envious-and-jealous-of-him,-but-his-father-kept-the-words-[of-Joseph]-in-mind-[wondering-about-their-meaning].
12-Then-his-brothers-went-to-pasture-their-father’s-flock-near-Shechem.-13-Israel-(Jacob)-said-to-Joseph,-“Are-not-your-brothers-pasturing-[the-flock]-at-Shechem?-Come,-and-I-will-send-you-to-them.”-And-he-said,-“Here-I-am-[ready-to-obey-you].”-14-Then-Jacob-said-to-him,-“Please-go-and-see-whether-everything-is-all-right-with-your-brothers-and-all-right-with-the-flock;-then-bring-word-[back]-to-me.”-So-he-sent-him-from-the-Hebron-Valley,-and-he-went-to-Shechem.
15-Now-a-certain-man-found-Joseph,-and-saw-that-he-was-wandering-around-and-had-lost-his-way-in-the-field;-so-the-man-asked-him,-“What-are-you-looking-for?”-16-He-said,-“I-am-looking-for-my-brothers.-Please-tell-me-where-they-are-pasturing-our-flocks.”-17-Then-the-man-said,-“[They-were-here,-but]-they-have-moved-on-from-this-place.-I-heard-them-say,-‘Let-us-go-to-Dothan.’”-So-Joseph-went-after-his-brothers-and-found-them-at-Dothan.
The-Plot-against-Joseph-18-And-when-they-saw-him-from-a-distance,-even-before-he-came-close-to-them,-they-plotted-to-kill-him.-19-They-said-to-one-another,-“Look,-here-comes-this-dreamer.-20-“Now-then,-come-and-let-us-kill-him-and-throw-him-into-one-of-the-pits-(cisterns,-underground-water-storage);-then-we-will-say-[to-our-father],-‘A-wild-animal-killed-and-devoured-him’;-and-we-shall-see-what-will-become-of-his-dreams!”-21-Now-Reuben-[the-eldest]-heard-this-and-rescued-him-from-their-hands-and-said,-“Let-us-not-take-his-life.”-22-Reuben-said-to-them,-“Do-not-shed-his-blood,-but-[instead]-throw-him-[alive]-into-the-pit-that-is-here-in-the-wilderness,-and-do-not-lay-a-hand-on-him-[to-kill-him]”—[he-said-this-so]-that-he-could-rescue-him-from-them-and-return-him-[safely]-to-his-father.-23-Now-when-Joseph-reached-his-brothers,-they-stripped-him-of-his-tunic,-the-[distinctive]-multicolored-tunic-which-he-was-wearing;-24-then-they-took-him-and-threw-him-into-the-pit.-Now-the-pit-was-empty;-there-was-no-water-in-it.

25-Then-they-sat-down-to-eat-their-meal.-When-they-looked-up,-they-saw-a-caravan-of-Ishmaelites-coming-from-Gilead-[east-of-the-Jordan],-with-their-camels-bearing-ladanum-resin-[for-perfume]-and-balm-and-myrrh,-going-on-their-way-to-carry-the-cargo-down-to-Egypt.-26-Judah-said-to-his-brothers,-“What-do-we-gain-if-we-kill-our-brother-and-cover-up-his-blood-(murder)?-27-“Come,-let-us-[instead]-sell-him-to-these-Ishmaelites-[and-Midianites]-and-not-lay-our-hands-on-him,-because-he-is-our-brother-and-our-flesh.”-So-his-brothers-listened-to-him-and-agreed.-28-Then-as-the-Midianite-[and-Ishmaelite]-traders-were-passing-by,-the-brothers-pulled-Joseph-up-and-lifted-him-out-of-the-pit,-and-they-sold-him-to-the-Ishmaelites-for-twenty-shekels-of-silver.-And-so-they-took-Joseph-[as-a-captive]-into-Egypt.
29-Now-Reuben-[unaware-of-what-had-happened]-returned-to-the-pit,-and-[to-his-great-alarm-found-that]-Joseph-was-not-in-the-pit;-so-he-tore-his-clothes-[in-deep-sorrow].-30-He-rejoined-his-brothers-and-said,-“The-boy-is-not-there;-as-for-me,-where-shall-I-go-[to-hide-from-my-father]?”-31-Then-they-took-Joseph’s-tunic,-slaughtered-a-male-goat-and-dipped-the-tunic-in-the-blood;-32-and-they-brought-the-multicolored-tunic-to-their-father,-saying,-“We-have-found-this;-please-examine-it-and-decide-whether-or-not-it-is-your-son’s-tunic.”-33-He-recognized-it-and-said,-“It-is-my-son’s-tunic.-A-wild-animal-has-devoured-him;-Joseph-is-without-doubt-torn-in-pieces!”-34-So-Jacob-tore-his-clothes-[in-grief],-put-on-sackcloth-and-mourned-many-days-for-his-son.-35-Then-all-his-sons-and-daughters-attempted-to-console-him,-but-he-refused-to-be-comforted-and-said,-“I-will-go-down-to-Sheol-(the-place-of-the-dead)-in-mourning-for-my-son.”-And-his-father-wept-for-him.-36-Meanwhile,-in-Egypt-the-Midianites-sold-Joseph-[as-a-slave]-to-Potiphar,-an-officer-of-Pharaoh-and-the-captain-of-the-[royal]-guard.

Genesis-38
Judah-And-Tamar

1-Now-at-that-time,-Judah-left-his-brothers-and-went-down-to-[stay-with]-a-certain-Adullamite-named-Hirah.-2-There-Judah-saw-a-daughter-of-Shua,-a-Canaanite,-and-he-took-her-[as-his-wife]-and-lived-with-her.-3-So-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-Judah-named-him-Er.-4-Then-she-conceived-again-and-gave-birth-to-a-son-and-named-him-Onan.-5-Again-she-conceived-and-gave-birth-to-still-another-son-and-named-him-Shelah.-It-was-at-Chezib-that-she-gave-birth-to-him.
6-Now-Judah-took-a-wife-for-Er-his-firstborn;-her-name-was-Tamar.-7-But-Er,-Judah’s-firstborn,-was-evil-in-the-sight-of-the-LORD,-and-the-LORD-killed-him-[in-judgment].-8-Then-Judah-told-Onan,-“Go-in-to-your-brother’s-widow,-and-perform-your-duty-as-a-brother-in-law-[under-the-levirate-marriage-custom];-[be-her-husband-and]-raise-children-for-[the-name-of]-your-brother.”-9-Onan-knew-that-the-child-(heir)-would-not-be-his-[but-his-dead-brother’s];-so-whenever-he-lay-with-his-brother’s-widow,-he-spilled-his-seed-on-the-ground-[to-prevent-conception],-so-that-he-would-not-give-a-child-to-his-brother.-10-But-what-he-did-was-displeasing-in-the-sight-of-the-LORD;-therefore-He-killed-him-also-[in-judgment].-11-Then-Judah-said-to-Tamar,-his-daughter-in-law,-“Remain-a-widow-at-your-father’s-house-until-Shelah-my-[youngest]-son-is-grown”;-[but-he-was-deceiving-her]-for-he-thought-that-[if-Shelah-should-marry-her]-he-too-might-die-like-his-brothers-did.-So-Tamar-went-and-lived-in-her-father’s-house.
12-But-quite-a-while-later,-Judah’s-wife,-the-daughter-of-Shua,-died;-and-when-the-time-of-mourning-was-ended,-he-went-up-to-his-sheepshearers-at-Timnah-with-his-friend-Hirah-the-Adullamite.-13-Tamar-was-told,-“Listen,-your-father-in-law-is-going-up-to-Timnah-to-shear-his-sheep.”-14-So-she-removed-her-widow’s-clothes-and-covered-herself-with-a-veil,-and-wrapped-herself-up-[in-disguise],-and-sat-in-the-gateway-of-Enaim,-which-is-on-the-road-to-Timnah;-for-she-saw-that-Shelah-had-grown-up,-and-she-had-not-been-given-to-him-as-a-wife-[as-Judah-had-promised].-15-When-Judah-saw-her,-he-thought-she-was-a-[temple]-prostitute,-for-she-had-covered-her-face-[as-such-women-did].-16-He-turned-to-her-by-the-road,-and-said,-“Please-come,-let-me-lie-with-you”;-for-he-did-not-know-that-she-was-his-daughter-in-law.-And-she-said,-“What-will-you-give-me,-that-you-may-lie-with-me?”-17-He-answered,-“I-will-send-you-a-young-goat-from-the-flock.”-And-she-said,-“Will-you-give-me-a-pledge-[as-a-deposit]-until-you-send-it?”-18-He-said,-“What-pledge-shall-I-give-you?”-She-said,-“Your-seal-and-your-cord,-and-the-staff-that-is-in-your-hand.”-So-he-gave-them-to-her-and-was-intimate-with-her,-and-she-conceived-by-him.-19-Then-she-got-up-and-left,-and-removed-her-veil-and-put-on-her-widow’s-clothing.
20-When-Judah-sent-the-young-goat-by-his-friend-the-Adullamite,-to-get-his-pledge-[back]-from-the-woman,-he-was-unable-to-find-her.-21-He-asked-the-men-of-that-place,-“Where-is-the-temple-prostitute-who-was-by-the-roadside-at-Enaim?”-They-said,-“There-was-no-prostitute-here.”-22-So-he-returned-to-Judah,-and-said,-“I-cannot-find-her;-also-the-local-men-said,-‘There-was-no-prostitute-around-here.’”-23-Then-Judah-said,-“Let-her-keep-the-things-(pledge-articles)-for-herself,-otherwise-we-will-be-a-laughingstock-[searching-everywhere-for-her].-After-all,-I-sent-this-young-goat,-but-you-did-not-find-her.”
24-About-three-months-later-Judah-was-told,-“Tamar-your-daughter-in-law-has-played-the-[role-of-a]-prostitute,-and-she-is-with-child-because-of-her-immorality.”-So-Judah-said,-“Bring-her-out-and-let-her-be-burned-[to-death-as-punishment]!”-25-While-she-was-being-brought-out,-she-[took-the-things-Judah-had-given-her-and]-sent-[them-along-with-a-message]-to-her-father-in-law,-saying,-“I-am-with-child-by-the-man-to-whom-these-articles-belong.”-And-she-added,-“Please-examine-[them-carefully]-and-see-[clearly]-to-whom-these-things-belong,-the-seal-and-the-cord-and-staff.”-26-Judah-recognized-the-articles,-and-said,-“She-has-been-more-righteous-[in-this-matter]-than-I,-because-I-did-not-give-her-to-my-son-Shelah-[as-I-had-promised].”-And-Judah-did-not-have-[intimate]-relations-with-her-again.

27-Now-when-the-time-came-for-her-to-give-birth,-there-were-twins-in-her-womb.-28-And-when-she-was-in-labor,-one-[baby]-put-out-his-hand,-and-the-midwife-took-his-hand-and-tied-a-scarlet-thread-on-it,-saying,-“This-one-was-born-first.”-29-But-he-pulled-back-his-hand,-and-his-brother-was-born-first.-And-she-said,-“What-a-breach-you-have-made-for-yourself-[to-be-the-firstborn]!”-So-he-was-named-Perez-(breach,-break-forth).-30-Afterward-his-brother-who-had-the-scarlet-[thread]-on-his-hand-was-born-and-was-named-Zerah-(brightness).

Genesis-39
Joseph’s-Success-In-Egypt

1-Now-Joseph-had-been-taken-down-to-Egypt;-and-Potiphar,-an-Egyptian-officer-of-Pharaoh,-the-captain-of-the-[royal]-guard,-bought-him-from-the-Ishmaelites,-who-had-taken-him-down-there.-2-The-LORD-was-with-Joseph,-and-he-[even-though-a-slave]-became-a-successful-and-prosperous-man;-and-he-was-in-the-house-of-his-master,-the-Egyptian.-3-Now-his-master-saw-that-the-LORD-was-with-him-and-that-the-LORD-caused-all-that-he-did-to-prosper-(succeed)-in-his-hand.-4-So-Joseph-pleased-Potiphar-and-found-favor-in-his-sight-and-he-served-him-as-his-personal-servant.-He-made-Joseph-overseer-over-his-house,-and-he-put-all-that-he-owned-in-Joseph’s-charge.-5-It-happened-that-from-the-time-that-he-made-Joseph-overseer-in-his-house-and-[put-him-in-charge]-over-all-that-he-owned,-that-the-LORD-blessed-the-Egyptian’s-house-because-of-Joseph;-so-the-LORD’S-blessing-was-on-everything-that-Potiphar-owned,-in-the-house-and-in-the-field.-6-So-Potiphar-left-all-that-he-owned-in-Joseph’s-charge;-and-with-Joseph-there-he-did-not-[need-to]-pay-attention-to-anything-except-the-food-he-ate.
Now-Joseph-was-handsome-and-attractive-in-form-and-appearance.-7-Then-after-a-time-his-master’s-wife-looked-at-Joseph-with-desire,-and-she-said,-“Lie-with-me.”-8-But-he-refused-and-said-to-his-master’s-wife,-“Look,-with-me-in-the-house,-my-master-does-not-concern-himself-with-anything;-he-has-put-everything-that-he-owns-in-my-charge.-9-“He-is-not-greater-in-this-house-than-I-am,-nor-has-he-kept-anything-from-me-except-you,-because-you-are-his-wife.-How-then-could-I-do-this-great-evil-and-sin-against-God-[and-your-husband]?”-10-And-so-it-was-that-she-spoke-to-Joseph-[persistently]-day-after-day,-but-he-did-not-listen-to-her-[plea]-to-lie-beside-her-or-be-with-her.-11-Then-it-happened-one-day-that-Joseph-went-into-the-house-to-attend-to-his-duties,-and-none-of-the-men-of-the-household-was-there-in-the-house.-12-She-caught-Joseph-by-his-[outer]-robe,-saying,-“Lie-with-me!”-But-he-left-his-robe-in-her-hand-and-ran,-and-got-outside-[the-house].-13-When-she-saw-that-he-had-left-his-robe-in-her-hand-and-had-run-outside,-14-she-called-to-the-men-of-her-household-and-said-to-them,-“Look-at-this,-your-master-has-brought-a-Hebrew-[into-the-household]-to-mock-and-insult-us;-he-came-to-me-to-lie-with-me,-and-I-screamed.-15-“When-he-heard-me-screaming,-he-left-his-robe-with-me-and-ran-outside-[the-house].”-16-So-she-left-Joseph’s-[outer]-robe-beside-her-until-his-master-came-home.-17-Then-she-told-her-husband-the-same-story,-saying,-“The-Hebrew-servant,-whom-you-brought-among-us,-came-to-me-to-mock-and-insult-me;-18-then-as-soon-as-I-raised-my-voice-and-screamed,-he-left-his-robe-with-me-and-ran-outside-[the-house].”
Joseph-Imprisoned-19-And-when-Joseph’s-master-heard-the-words-of-his-wife,-saying,-“This-is-the-way-your-servant-treated-me,”-his-anger-burned.-20-So-Joseph’s-master-took-him-and-put-him-in-the-prison,-a-place-where-the-king’s-prisoners-were-confined;-so-he-was-there-in-the-prison.-21-But-the-LORD-was-with-Joseph-and-extended-lovingkindness-to-him,-and-gave-him-favor-in-the-sight-of-the-warden.-22-The-warden-committed-to-Joseph’s-care-(management)-all-the-prisoners-who-were-in-the-prison;-so-that-whatever-was-done-there,-he-was-in-charge-of-it.-23-The-warden-paid-no-attention-to-anything-that-was-in-Joseph’s-care-because-the-LORD-was-with-him;-whatever-Joseph-did,-the-LORD-made-to-prosper.

Genesis-40
Joseph-Interprets-A-Dream

1-Now-some-time-later,-the-cupbearer-(butler)-and-the-baker-for-the-king-of-Egypt-offended-their-lord,-Egypt’s-king.-2-Pharaoh-(Sesostris-II)-was-extremely-angry-with-his-two-officials,-the-chief-of-the-cupbearers-and-the-chief-of-the-bakers.-3-He-put-them-in-confinement-in-the-house-of-the-captain-of-the-guard,-in-the-same-prison-where-Joseph-was-confined.-4-The-captain-of-the-guard-put-Joseph-in-charge-of-them,-and-he-served-them;-and-they-continued-to-be-in-custody-for-some-time.-5-Then-the-cupbearer-and-the-baker-of-the-king-of-Egypt,-who-were-confined-in-the-prison,-both-dreamed-a-dream-in-the-same-night,-each-man-with-his-[own-significant]-dream-and-each-dream-with-its-[personal]-interpretation.-6-When-Joseph-came-to-them-in-the-morning-and-looked-at-them,-[he-saw-that]-they-were-sad-and-depressed.-7-So-he-asked-Pharaoh’s-officials-who-were-in-confinement-with-him-in-his-master’s-house,-“Why-do-you-look-so-down-hearted-today?”-8-And-they-said-to-him,-“We-have-[each]-dreamed-[distinct]-dreams-and-there-is-no-one-to-interpret-them.”-So-Joseph-said-to-them,-“Do-not-interpretations-belong-to-God?-Please-tell-me-[your-dreams].”
9-So-the-chief-cupbearer-told-his-dream-to-Joseph,-and-said-to-him,-“In-my-dream-there-was-a-grapevine-in-front-of-me;-10-and-on-the-vine-were-three-branches.-Then-as-soon-as-it-budded,-its-blossoms-burst-open,-and-its-clusters-produced-ripe-grapes-[in-rapid-succession].-11-“Now-Pharaoh’s-cup-was-in-my-hand,-and-I-took-the-grapes-and-squeezed-them-into-Pharaoh’s-cup;-then-I-placed-the-cup-into-Pharaoh’s-hand.”-12-Then-Joseph-said-to-him,-“This-is-the-interpretation-of-it:-the-three-branches-represent-three-days;-13-within-three-more-days-Pharaoh-will-lift-up-your-head-(present-you-in-public)-and-restore-you-to-your-position;-and-you-will-[again]-put-Pharaoh’s-cup-into-his-hand-just-as-[you-did]-when-you-were-his-cupbearer.-14-Only-think-of-me-when-it-goes-well-with-you,-and-please-show-me-kindness-by-mentioning-me-to-Pharaoh-and-get-me-out-of-this-house.-15-“For-in-fact-I-was-taken-(stolen)-from-the-land-of-the-Hebrews-by-[unlawful]-force,-and-even-here-I-have-done-nothing-for-which-they-should-put-me-in-the-dungeon.”
16-When-the-chief-baker-saw-that-the-interpretation-[of-the-dream]-was-good,-he-said-to-Joseph,-“I-also-dreamed,-and-[in-my-dream]-there-were-three-cake-baskets-on-my-head;-17-and-in-the-top-basket-there-were-some-of-all-sorts-of-baked-food-for-Pharaoh,-but-the-birds-[of-prey]-were-eating-[these-foods]-out-of-the-basket-on-my-head.”-18-Joseph-answered,-“This-is-the-interpretation-of-it:-the-three-baskets-represent-three-days;-19-within-three-more-days-Pharaoh-will-lift-up-your-head-and-will-hang-you-on-a-tree-(gallows,-pole),-and-[you-will-not-so-much-as-be-given-a-burial,-but]-the-birds-will-eat-your-flesh.”
20-Now-on-the-third-day,-[which-was]-the-Pharaoh’s-birthday,-he-[released-the-two-men-from-prison-and]-made-a-feast-for-all-his-servants;-and-he-lifted-up-the-head-of-the-chief-cupbearer-and-the-head-of-the-chief-baker-[that-is,-presented-them-in-public]-among-his-servants.-21-He-restored-the-chief-cupbearer-to-his-office,-and-the-cupbearer-[once-again]-put-the-cup-into-Pharaoh’s-hand;-22-but-Pharaoh-hanged-the-chief-baker,-just-as-Joseph-had-interpreted-[the-meaning-of-the-dreams]-to-them.-23-Yet-[even-after-all-that]-the-chief-cupbearer-did-not-remember-Joseph,-but-forgot-[all-about]-him.

Genesis-41
Pharaoh’s-Dream

1-Now-it-happened-at-the-end-of-two-full-years-that-Pharaoh-dreamed-that-he-was-standing-by-the-Nile.-2-And-lo,-there-came-up-out-of-the-Nile-seven-[healthy]-cows,-sleek-and-handsome-and-fat;-and-they-grazed-in-the-reed-grass-[in-a-marshy-pasture].-3-Then-behold,-seven-other-cows-came-up-after-them-out-of-the-Nile,-ugly-and-gaunt-and-raw-boned,-and-stood-by-the-fat-cows-on-the-bank-of-the-Nile.-4-Then-the-ugly-and-gaunt-and-raw-boned-cows-ate-up-the-seven-sleek-and-fat-cows.-Then-Pharaoh-awoke.-5-Then-he-fell-asleep-and-dreamed-a-second-time;-and-behold,-seven-ears-of-grain-came-up-on-a-single-stalk,-plump-and-good.-6-Then-behold,-seven-ears-[of-grain],-thin-and-dried-up-by-the-east-wind,-sprouted-after-them.-7-Then-the-thin-ears-swallowed-the-seven-plump-and-full-ears.-And-Pharaoh-awoke,-and-it-was-a-dream.-8-So-when-morning-came-his-spirit-was-troubled-and-disturbed-and-he-sent-and-called-for-all-the-magicians-and-all-the-wise-men-of-Egypt.-And-Pharaoh-told-them-his-dreams,-but-no-one-could-interpret-them-to-him.

9-Then-the-chief-cupbearer-spoke-to-Pharaoh,-saying,-“I-would-mention-my-faults-today.-10-[Two-years-ago]-Pharaoh-was-angry-with-his-servants,-and-he-put-me-in-confinement-in-the-house-of-the-captain-of-the-guard,-both-me-and-the-chief-baker.-11-We-dreamed-a-dream-on-the-same-night,-he-and-I;-each-of-us-dreamed-according-to-[the-significance-of]-the-interpretation-of-his-own-dream.-12-Now-there-was-with-us-[in-the-prison]-a-young-man,-a-Hebrew,-servant-to-the-captain-of-the-guard;-and-we-told-him,-and-he-interpreted-our-dreams-for-us,-to-each-man-according-to-the-significance-of-his-own-dream.-13-“And-just-as-he-interpreted-[the-dreams]-for-us,-so-it-happened;-I-was-restored-to-my-office-[as-chief-cupbearer],-and-the-baker-was-hanged.”

Joseph-Interprets-14-Then-Pharaoh-sent-and-called-for-Joseph,-and-they-hurriedly-brought-him-out-of-the-dungeon;-and-when-Joseph-shaved-himself-and-changed-his-clothes-[making-himself-presentable],-he-came-to-Pharaoh.-15-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“I-have-dreamed-a-dream,-and-there-is-no-one-who-can-interpret-it;-and-I-have-heard-it-said-about-you-that-you-can-understand-a-dream-and-interpret-it.”-16-Joseph-answered-Pharaoh,-“It-is-not-in-me-[to-interpret-the-dream];-God-[not-I]-will-give-Pharaoh-a-favorable-answer-[through-me].”-17-So-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“In-my-dream,-I-was-standing-on-the-bank-of-the-Nile;-18-and-seven-fat,-sleek-and-handsome-cows-came-up-out-of-the-river,-and-they-grazed-in-the-reed-grass-[of-a-marshy-pasture].-19-Lo,-seven-other-cows-came-up-after-them,-very-ugly-and-gaunt-[just-skin-and-bones];-such-emaciated-animals-as-I-have-never-seen-in-all-the-land-of-Egypt.-20-And-the-lean-and-ugly-cows-ate-up-the-first-seven-fat-cows.-21-Yet-when-they-had-devoured-them,-it-could-not-be-detected-that-they-had-eaten-them,-because-they-were-still-as-thin-and-emaciated-as-before.-Then-I-awoke-[but-again-I-fell-asleep-and-dreamed].-22-I-saw-in-my-[second]-dream,-seven-ears-[of-grain],-plump-and-good,-growing-on-a-single-stalk;-23-and-lo,-seven-[other]-ears,-withered,-thin,-and-scorched-by-the-east-wind,-sprouted-after-them;-24-and-the-thin-ears-devoured-the-seven-good-ears.-Now-I-told-this-to-the-magicians-and-soothsayers,-but-there-was-no-one-who-could-explain-it-[to-me].”
25-Then-Joseph-said-to-Pharaoh,-“The-[two]-dreams-are-one-[and-the-same-and-have-one-interpretation];-God-has-shown-Pharaoh-what-He-is-about-to-do.-26-The-seven-good-cows-are-seven-years,-and-the-seven-good-ears-are-seven-years;-the-[two]-dreams-are-one-[and-the-same].-27-The-seven-thin-and-ugly-cows-that-came-up-after-them-are-seven-years;-and-also-the-seven-thin-ears,-dried-up-and-scorched-by-the-east-wind,-they-are-seven-years-of-famine-and-hunger.-28-This-is-the-message-just-as-I-have-told-Pharaoh:-God-has-shown-Pharaoh-what-He-is-about-to-do.-29-Listen-very-carefully:-seven-years-of-great-abundance-will-come-throughout-all-the-land-of-Egypt;-30-but-afterward-seven-years-of-famine-and-hunger-will-come,-and-[there-will-be-such-desperate-need-that]-all-the-great-abundance-[of-the-previous-years]-will-be-forgotten-in-the-land-of-Egypt-[as-if-it-never-happened],-and-famine-and-destitution-will-ravage-and-destroy-the-land.-31-So-the-great-abundance-will-become-forgotten-in-the-land-because-of-that-subsequent-famine,-for-it-will-be-very-severe.-32-That-the-dream-was-repeated-twice-to-Pharaoh-[and-in-two-different-ways]-indicates-that-this-matter-is-fully-determined-and-established-by-God,-and-God-will-bring-it-to-pass-very-quickly.-33-So-now-let-Pharaoh-[prepare-ahead-and]-look-for-a-man-discerning-and-clear-headed-and-wise,-and-set-him-[in-charge]-over-the-land-of-Egypt-[as-governor-under-Pharaoh].-34-Let-Pharaoh-take-action-to-appoint-overseers-and-officials-over-the-land,-and-set-aside-one-fifth-[of-the-produce]-of-the-[entire]-land-of-Egypt-in-the-seven-years-of-abundance.-35-Let-them-gather-[as-a-tax]-all-[of-the-fifth-of]-the-food-of-these-good-years-that-are-coming,-and-store-up-grain-under-the-direction-and-authority-of-Pharaoh,-and-let-them-guard-the-food-[in-fortified-granaries]-in-the-cities.-36-“That-food-shall-be-put-[in-storage]-as-a-reserve-for-the-land-against-the-seven-years-of-famine-and-hunger-which-will-occur-in-the-land-of-Egypt,-so-that-the-land-(people)-will-not-be-ravaged-during-the-famine.”
37-Now-the-plan-seemed-good-to-Pharaoh-and-to-all-of-his-servants.-Joseph-Is-Made-a-Ruler-of-Egypt-38-So-Pharaoh-said-to-his-servants,-“Can-we-find-a-man-like-this-[a-man-equal-to-Joseph],-in-whom-is-the-divine-spirit-[of-God]?”-39-Then-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“Since-[your]-God-has-shown-you-all-this,-there-is-no-one-as-discerning-and-clear-headed-and-wise-as-you-are.-40-“You-shall-have-charge-over-my-house,-and-all-my-people-shall-be-governed-according-to-your-word-and-pay-respect-[to-you-with-reverence,-submission,-and-obedience];-only-in-[matters-of]-the-throne-will-I-be-greater-than-you-[in-Egypt].”-41-Then-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“See,-I-have-set-you-[in-charge]-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.”-42-Then-Pharaoh-took-off-his-signet-ring-from-his-hand-and-put-it-on-Joseph’s-hand,-and-dressed-him-in-[official]-vestments-of-fine-linen-and-put-a-gold-chain-around-his-neck.-43-He-had-him-ride-in-his-second-chariot;-and-runners-proclaimed-before-him,-“[Attention,]-bow-the-knee!”-And-he-set-him-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.-44-Moreover,-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“Though-I-am-Pharaoh,-yet-without-your-permission-shall-no-man-raise-his-hand-[to-do-anything]-or-set-his-foot-[to-go-anywhere]-in-all-the-land-of-Egypt-[all-classes-of-people-shall-submit-to-your-authority].”-45-Then-Pharaoh-named-Joseph-Zaphenath-paneah;-and-he-gave-him-Asenath,-the-daughter-of-Potiphera,-priest-of-On-(Heliopolis-in-Egypt),-as-his-wife.-And-Joseph-went-out-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt-[to-inspect-and-govern-it].
46-Now-Joseph-[had-been-in-Egypt-thirteen-years-and]-was-thirty-years-old-when-he-stood-before-Pharaoh,-king-of-Egypt.-Joseph-departed-from-the-presence-of-Pharaoh-and-went-through-all-the-land-of-Egypt-[performing-his-duties].-47-In-the-seven-abundant-years-the-earth-produced-handfuls-[for-each-seed-planted].-48-And-Joseph-gathered-all-the-[surplus]-food-of-the-seven-[good]-years-in-the-land-of-Egypt-and-stored-[enormous-quantities-of]-the-food-in-the-cities.-He-stored-away-in-every-city-the-food-[collected]-from-its-own-surrounding-fields.-49-Thus-Joseph-gathered-and-stored-up-grain-in-great-abundance-like-the-sand-of-the-sea,-until-he-stopped-counting-it,-for-it-could-not-be-measured.
The-Sons-of-Joseph-50-Now-two-sons-were-born-to-Joseph-before-the-years-of-famine-came,-whom-Asenath,-the-daughter-of-Potiphera,-priest-of-On,-bore-to-him.-51-Joseph-named-the-firstborn-Manasseh-(causing-to-forget),-for-he-said,-“God-has-made-me-forget-all-my-trouble-and-hardship-and-all-[the-sorrow-of-the-loss-of]-my-father’s-household.”-52-He-named-the-second-[son]-Ephraim-(fruitfulness),-for-“God-has-caused-me-to-be-fruitful-and-very-successful-in-the-land-of-my-suffering.”

53-When-the-seven-years-of-plenty-came-to-an-end-in-the-land-of-Egypt,-54-the-seven-years-of-famine-began-to-come,-just-as-Joseph-had-said-[they-would];-the-famine-was-in-all-the-[surrounding]-lands,-but-in-the-land-of-Egypt-there-was-bread-(food).-55-So-when-all-the-land-of-Egypt-was-famished,-the-people-cried-out-to-Pharaoh-for-food;-and-Pharaoh-said-to-all-the-Egyptians,-“Go-to-Joseph;-do-whatever-he-says-to-you.”-56-When-the-famine-was-spread-over-all-the-land,-Joseph-opened-all-the-storehouses,-and-sold-[surplus-grain]-to-the-Egyptians;-and-the-famine-grew-[extremely]-severe-in-the-land-of-Egypt.-57-And-[the-people-of]-all-countries-came-to-Egypt-to-Joseph-to-buy-grain,-because-the-famine-was-severe-over-all-the-[known]-earth.

Genesis-42
Joseph’s-Brothers-Sent-To-Egypt

1Now-when-Jacob-(Israel)-learned-that-there-was-grain-in-Egypt,-he-said-to-his-sons,-“Why-are-you-staring-at-one-another-[in-bewilderment-and-not-taking-action]?”-2He-said,-“I-have-heard-that-there-is-grain-in-Egypt;-go-down-there-and-buy-[some]-grain-for-us,-so-that-we-may-live-and-not-die-[of-starvation].”-3So-ten-of-Joseph’s-brothers-went-down-to-buy-grain-in-Egypt.-4But-Jacob-did-not-send-Benjamin,-Joseph’s-[younger]-brother,-with-his-brothers,-for-he-said,-“I-am-afraid-that-some-harm-or-injury-may-come-to-him.”-5So-the-sons-of-Israel-came-[to-Egypt]-to-buy-grain-along-with-the-others-who-were-coming,-for-famine-was-in-the-land-of-Canaan-also.

6Now-Joseph-was-the-ruler-over-the-land,-and-he-was-the-one-who-sold-[grain]-to-all-the-people-of-the-land;-and-Joseph’s-[half]-brothers-came-and-bowed-down-before-him-with-their-faces-to-the-ground.-7When-Joseph-saw-his-brothers-he-recognized-them,-but-[hiding-his-identity]-he-treated-them-as-strangers-and-spoke-harshly-to-them.-He-said-to-them,-“Where-have-you-come-from?”-And-they-said,-“From-the-land-of-Canaan,-to-buy-food.”

8Joseph-recognized-his-brothers,-but-they-did-not-recognize-him.-9Joseph-remembered-the-dreams-he-had-dreamed-about-them,-and-said-to-them,-“You-are-spies;-you-have-come-[with-a-malicious-purpose]-to-observe-the-undefended-parts-of-our-land.”-10But-they-said-to-him,-“No,-my-lord,-for-your-servants-have-[only]-come-to-buy-food.-11“We-are-all-the-sons-of-one-man;-we-are-honest-men,-your-servants-are-not-spies.”-12Yet-he-said-to-them,-“No,-you-have-come-to-see-the-undefended-parts-of-our-land.”-13But-they-said,-“Your-servants-are-twelve-brothers-[in-all],-the-sons-of-one-man-in-the-land-of-Canaan;-please-listen:-the-youngest-is-with-our-father-today,-and-one-is-no-longer-alive.”-14Joseph-said-to-them,-“It-is-as-I-said-to-you,-you-are-spies.-15In-this-way-you-shall-be-tested:-by-the-life-of-Pharaoh,-you-shall-not-leave-this-place-unless-your-youngest-brother-comes-here!-16“Send-one-of-you-[back-home],-and-let-him-bring-your-brother-[here],-while-[the-rest-of]-you-remain-confined,-so-that-your-words-may-be-tested,-[to-see]-whether-there-is-any-truth-in-you-[and-your-story];-or-else,-by-the-life-of-Pharaoh,-certainly-you-are-spies.”-17Then-Joseph-put-them-all-in-prison-for-three-days.

18Now-Joseph-said-to-them-on-the-third-day,-“Do-this-and-[you-may]-live,-for-I-fear-God:-19if-you-are-honest-men,-let-one-of-your-brothers-be-confined-in-your-[place-here-in]-prison;-but-as-for-the-rest-of-you,-go,-carry-grain-for-the-famine-in-your-households,-20but-bring-your-youngest-brother-to-me,-so-your-words-will-be-verified-and-you-will-not-die.”-And-they-did-so.-21And-they-said-to-one-another,-“Truly-we-are-guilty-regarding-our-brother-[Joseph],-because-we-saw-the-distress-and-anguish-of-his-soul-when-he-pleaded-with-us-[to-let-him-go],-yet-we-would-not-listen-[to-his-cry];-so-this-distress-and-anguish-has-come-on-us.”-22Reuben-answered-them,-“Did-I-not-tell-you,-‘Do-not-sin-against-the-boy’;-and-you-would-not-listen?-Now-the-accounting-for-his-blood-is-required-[of-us-for-we-are-guilty-of-his-death].”-23They-did-not-know-that-Joseph-understood-[their-conversation],-because-he-spoke-to-them-through-an-interpreter.-24He-turned-away-from-his-brothers-and-[left-the-room-and]-wept;-then-he-returned-and-talked-with-them,-and-took-Simeon-from-them-and-bound-him-in-front-of-them-[to-be-kept-as-a-hostage-in-Egypt].-25Then-Joseph-gave-orders-[privately]-that-their-bags-be-filled-with-grain,-and-that-every-man’s-money-[used-to-pay-for-the-grain]-be-put-back-in-his-sack,-and-that-provisions-be-given-to-them-for-the-journey.-And-so-this-was-done-for-them.

26They-loaded-their-donkeys-with-grain-and-left-from-there.-27And-at-the-lodging-place,-as-one-of-them-opened-his-sack-to-feed-his-donkey,-he-saw-his-money-in-the-opening-of-his-sack.-28And-he-said-to-his-brothers,-“My-money-has-been-returned!-Here-it-is-in-my-sack!”-And-their-hearts-sank,-and-they-were-afraid-and-turned-trembling-to-one-another,-saying,-“What-is-this-that-God-has-done-to-us?”

The-Return-to-Canaan-29When-they-came-to-Jacob-their-father-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-they-told-him-everything-that-had-happened-to-them,-saying,-30“The-man-who-is-the-lord-of-the-land-spoke-harshly-to-us,-and-took-us-for-spies-of-the-land.-31But-we-told-him,-‘We-are-honest-men;-we-are-not-spies.-32‘We-are-twelve-brothers,-sons-of-our-father;-one-is-no-longer-alive,-and-the-youngest-is-with-our-father-today-in-the-land-of-Canaan.’-33And-the-man,-the-lord-of-the-country,-said-to-us,-‘By-this-[test]-I-will-know-that-you-are-honest-men:-leave-one-of-your-brothers-here-with-me-and-take-grain-for-your-starving-households-and-go.-34‘Bring-your-youngest-brother-to-me;-then-I-will-know-that-you-are-not-spies,-but-that-you-are-honest-men.-Then-I-will-return-your-[imprisoned]-brother-[back]-to-you,-and-you-may-trade-and-do-business-in-the-land.’”

35Now-when-they-emptied-their-sacks,-every-man’s-bundle-of-money-[paid-to-buy-grain]-was-in-his-sack.-When-they-and-their-father-saw-the-bundles-of-money,-they-were-afraid.-36Jacob-their-father-said-to-them,-“You-have-bereaved-me-[by-causing-the-loss]-of-my-children.-Joseph-is-no-more,-and-Simeon-is-no-more,-and-you-would-take-Benjamin-[from-me].-All-these-things-are-[working]-against-me.”-37Then-Reuben-spoke-to-his-father,-“You-may-put-my-two-sons-to-death-if-I-do-not-bring-Benjamin-back-to-you;-put-him-in-my-care,-and-I-will-return-him-to-you.”-38But-Jacob-said,-“My-son-shall-not-go-down-[to-Egypt]-with-you;-for-his-brother-is-dead,-and-he-alone-is-left-[of-Rachel’s-children].-If-any-harm-or-accident-should-happen-to-him-on-the-journey-you-are-taking,-then-you-will-bring-my-gray-hair-down-to-Sheol-(the-place-of-the-dead)-in-sorrow.”

Genesis-43
The-Return-To-Egypt

1Now-the-famine-was-very-severe-in-the-land-[of-Canaan].-2And-it-happened-that-when-the-families-of-Jacob’s-sons-had-finished-eating-[all-of]-the-grain-which-they-had-brought-from-Egypt,-their-father-said-to-them,-“Go-again,-buy-us-a-little-food.”-3But-Judah-said-to-him,-“The-man-[representing-Pharaoh]-solemnly-and-sternly-warned-us,-saying,-‘You-will-not-see-my-face-[again]-unless-your-brother-is-with-you.’-4If-you-will-send-our-brother-with-us,-we-will-go-down-[to-Egypt]-and-buy-you-food.-5“But-if-you-will-not-send-him,-we-will-not-go-down-there;-for-the-man-said-to-us,-‘You-will-not-see-my-face-unless-your-brother-is-with-you.’”-6And-Israel-(Jacob)-said,-“Why-did-you-treat-me-so-badly-by-telling-the-man-that-you-had-another-brother?”-7And-they-said,-“The-man-asked-us-straightforward-questions-about-ourselves-and-our-relatives.-He-said,-‘Is-your-father-still-alive?-Have-you-another-brother?’-And-we-answered-him-accordingly.-How-could-we-possibly-know-that-he-would-say,-‘Bring-your-brother-down-[here-to-Egypt]’?”-8Judah-said-to-Israel-his-father,-“Send-the-young-man-with-me-and-we-will-get-up-and-go-[buy-food],-so-that-we-may-live-and-not-die-[of-starvation],-we-as-well-as-you-and-our-little-ones.-9I-will-be-security-(a-guarantee)-for-him;-you-may-hold-me-[personally]-responsible-for-him.-If-I-do-not-bring-him-[back]-to-you-and-place-him-[safely]-before-you,-then-let-me-bear-the-blame-before-you-forever.-10“For-if-we-had-not-delayed-like-this,-surely-by-now-we-would-have-returned-the-second-time.”

11Then-their-father-Israel-said-to-them,-“If-it-must-be-so,-then-do-this;-take-some-of-the-choicest-products-of-the-land-in-your-sacks,-and-carry-it-as-a-present-[of-tribute]-to-the-man-[representing-Pharaoh],-a-little-balm-and-a-little-honey,-aromatic-spices-or-gum,-resin,-pistachio-nuts,-and-almonds.-12Take-double-the-[amount-of]-money-with-you,-and-take-back-the-money-that-was-returned-in-the-opening-of-your-sacks;-perhaps-it-was-an-oversight.-13Take-your-brother-[Benjamin]-also,-and-get-up,-and-go-to-the-man;-14and-may-God-Almighty-grant-you-compassion-and-favor-before-the-man,-so-that-he-will-release-to-you-your-other-brother-[Simeon]-and-Benjamin.-And-as-for-me,-if-I-am-bereaved-of-my-children-[Joseph,-Simeon,-and-Benjamin],-I-am-bereaved.”-15Then-the-men-took-the-present,-and-they-took-double-the-[amount-of]-money-with-them,-and-Benjamin;-then-they-left-and-went-down-to-Egypt-and-stood-before-Joseph.

Joseph-Sees-Benjamin-16When-Joseph-saw-Benjamin-with-them,-he-said-to-the-steward-of-his-house,-“Bring-the-men-into-the-house,-and-kill-an-animal-and-make-[a-meal]-ready;-for-the-men-will-dine-with-me-at-noon.”-17So-the-man-did-as-Joseph-said,-and-brought-the-men-to-Joseph’s-house.-18The-men-were-afraid,-because-they-were-brought-to-Joseph’s-house;-and-[expecting-the-worst]-they-said,-“It-is-because-of-the-money-that-was-returned-in-our-sacks-the-first-time-[we-came]-that-we-are-being-brought-in,-so-that-he-may-find-a-reason-to-accuse-us-and-assail-us,-and-take-us-as-slaves,-and-seize-our-donkeys.”-19So-they-approached-the-steward-of-Joseph’s-house,-and-talked-with-him-at-the-entrance-of-the-house,-20and-said,-“Oh,-my-lord,-we-indeed-came-down-here-the-first-time-to-buy-food;-21and-when-we-arrived-at-the-inn-[after-leaving-here],-we-opened-our-sacks-and-there-was-each-man’s-money-[with-which-he-had-paid-for-grain],-in-full,-returned-in-the-mouth-of-his-sack.-So-we-have-brought-it-back-[this-time].-22“We-have-also-brought-down-with-us-additional-money-to-buy-food;-we-do-not-know-who-put-our-money-[back]-in-our-sacks-[last-time].”-23But-the-steward-[encouraged-them-and]-said,-“Peace-be-to-you,-do-not-be-afraid;-your-God-and-the-God-of-your-father-has-[miraculously]-given-you-treasure-in-your-sacks.-I-[already]-had-your-money-[which-you-paid-to-us].”-Then-he-brought-Simeon-out-to-them.-24Then-the-steward-brought-the-men-into-Joseph’s-house-and-gave-them-water,-and-they-washed-[the-dust-off]-their-feet;-and-he-gave-their-donkeys-feed.-25So-they-prepared-the-present-[of-tribute]-for-Joseph-before-his-arrival-at-noon;-for-they-had-heard-that-they-were-to-eat-a-meal-there.

26When-Joseph-came-home,-they-brought-into-the-house-to-him-the-present-[of-tribute]-which-they-had-with-them-and-bowed-to-the-ground-before-him.-27He-asked-them-about-their-well-being,-and-said,-“Is-your-old-father-well,-of-whom-you-spoke?-Is-he-still-alive?”-28And-they-answered,-“Your-servant-our-father-is-in-good-health;-he-is-still-alive.”-And-they-bowed-down-[their-heads-before-Joseph]-in-respect.-29And-he-looked-up-and-saw-his-brother-Benjamin,-his-mother’s-[only-other]-son,-and-said,-“Is-this-your-youngest-brother,-of-whom-you-spoke-to-me?”-And-Joseph-said,-“God-be-gracious-to-you-and-show-you-favor,-my-son.”-30Then-Joseph-hurried-out-[of-the-room]-because-his-heart-was-deeply-touched-over-his-brother,-and-he-sought-privacy-to-weep;-so-he-entered-his-chamber-and-wept-there.-31Then-he-washed-his-face-and-came-out,-and,-restraining-himself,-said,-“Let-the-meal-be-served.”-32So-the-servants-served-Joseph-by-himself-[in-honor-of-his-rank],-and-his-brothers-by-themselves,-and-the-Egyptians-who-ate-with-him-by-themselves,-because-[according-to-custom]-the-Egyptians-could-not-eat-food-with-the-Hebrews,-for-that-is-loathsome-to-the-Egyptians.-33Now-Joseph’s-brothers-were-seated-[by-the-steward]-before-him-[in-the-order-of-their-birth]—the-firstborn-according-to-his-birthright-and-the-youngest-according-to-his-youth;-and-the-men-looked-at-one-another-in-astonishment-[because-so-much-was-known-about-them].-34Joseph-selected-and-sent-portions-to-them-from-his-own-table,-but-Benjamin’s-portion-was-five-times-as-much-as-any-of-theirs.-So-they-feasted-and-drank-freely-and-celebrated-with-him.

Genesis-44
The-Brothers-Are-Brought-Back

1And-he-commanded-the-steward-of-his-house,-saying,-“Fill-the-men’s-sacks-with-food,-as-much-as-they-can-carry,-and-put-every-man’s-[grain]-money-in-the-mouth-of-the-sack.-2“Put-my-[personal]-cup,-the-silver-cup,-in-the-mouth-of-the-sack-of-the-youngest,-with-his-grain-money.”-And-the-steward-did-as-Joseph-had-told-him.-3As-soon-as-the-morning-was-light,-the-men-were-sent-away,-they-and-their-donkeys.-4When-they-had-left-the-city,-and-were-not-yet-far-away,-Joseph-said-to-his-steward,-“Get-up,-follow-after-the-men;-and-when-you-overtake-them,-say-to-them,-‘Why-have-you-repaid-evil-[to-us]-for-good-[paid-to-you]?-5‘Is-this-not-my-lord’s-drinking-cup-and-the-one-which-he-uses-for-divination?-You-have-done-[a-great-and-unforgivable]-wrong-in-doing-this.’”

6So-the-steward-overtook-them-and-he-said-these-words-to-them.-7They-said-to-him,-“Why-does-my-lord-speak-these-things?-Far-be-it-from-your-servants-to-do-such-a-thing!-8Please-remember,-the-money-which-we-found-in-the-mouths-of-our-sacks-we-have-brought-back-to-you-from-the-land-of-Canaan.-Is-it-likely-then-that-we-would-steal-silver-or-gold-from-your-master’s-house?-9“With-whomever-of-your-servants-your-master’s-cup-is-found,-let-him-die,-and-the-rest-of-us-will-be-my-lord’s-slaves.”-10And-the-steward-said,-“Now-let-it-be-as-you-say;-he-with-whom-the-cup-is-found-will-be-my-slave,-but-the-rest-of-you-shall-be-blameless.”-11Then-every-man-quickly-lowered-his-sack-to-the-ground-and-each-man-opened-his-sack-[confident-the-cup-would-not-be-found-among-them].-12The-steward-searched,-beginning-with-the-eldest-and-ending-with-the-youngest,-and-the-cup-was-found-in-Benjamin’s-sack.-13Then-they-tore-their-clothes-[in-grief];-and-after-each-man-had-loaded-his-donkey-again,-they-returned-to-the-city.

14When-Judah-and-his-brothers-came-to-Joseph’s-house,-he-was-still-there;-and-they-fell-to-the-ground-before-him.-15Joseph-spoke-harshly-to-them,-“What-is-this-thing-that-you-have-done?-Do-you-not-realize-that-such-a-man-as-I-can-indeed-practice-divination-and-foretell-[everything-you-do-without-outside-knowledge-of-it]?”-16So-Judah-said,-“What-can-we-say-to-my-lord?-What-can-we-reply?-Or-how-can-we-clear-ourselves,-since-God-has-exposed-the-sin-and-guilt-of-your-servants?-Behold,-we-are-my-lord’s-slaves,-the-rest-of-us-as-well-as-he-with-whom-the-cup-is-found.”-17But-Joseph-said,-“Far-be-it-from-me-that-I-should-do-that;-but-the-man-in-whose-hand-the-cup-has-been-found,-he-will-be-my-servant;-and-as-for-[the-rest-of]-you,-get-up-and-go-in-peace-to-your-father.”

18Then-Judah-approached-him,-and-said,-“O-my-lord,-please-let-your-servant-say-a-word-to-you-in-private,-and-do-not-let-your-anger-blaze-against-your-servant,-for-you-are-equal-to-Pharaoh-[so-I-speak-as-if-directly-to-him].-19My-lord-asked-his-servants,-saying,-‘Have-you-a-father-or-a-brother?’-20We-said-to-my-lord,-‘We-have-an-old-father-and-a-young-[brother,-Benjamin,-the]-child-of-his-old-age.-Now-his-brother-[Joseph]-is-dead,-and-he-alone-is-left-of-[the-two-sons-born-of]-his-mother,-and-his-father-loves-him.’-21Then-you-said-to-your-servants,-‘Bring-him-down-to-me-that-I-may-actually-see-him.’-22But-we-said-to-my-lord,-‘The-young-man-cannot-leave-his-father,-for-if-he-should-leave-his-father,-his-father-would-die.’-23You-said-to-your-servants,-‘Unless-your-youngest-brother-comes-with-you,-you-shall-not-see-my-face-again.’-24So-when-we-went-back-to-your-servant-my-father,-we-told-him-what-my-lord-had-said.-25Our-father-said,-‘Go-back-[to-Egypt],-and-buy-us-a-little-food.’-26But-we-said,-‘We-cannot-go-down-[to-Egypt].-If-our-youngest-brother-is-with-us,-then-we-will-go-down-[there];-for-we-[were-sternly-told-that-we]-cannot-see-the-man’s-face-unless-our-youngest-brother-is-with-us.’-27Your-servant-my-father-said-to-us,-‘You-know-that-my-wife-[Rachel]-bore-me-[only]-two-sons.-28‘And-one-[son]-went-out-from-me,-and-I-said,-“Surely-he-is-torn-to-pieces,”-and-I-have-not-seen-him-since.-29‘If-you-take-this-one-also-from-me,-and-harm-or-an-accident-happens-to-him,-you-will-bring-my-gray-hair-down-to-Sheol-in-sorrow.’-30Now,-therefore,-when-I-come-to-your-servant-my-father,-and-the-young-man-is-not-with-us,-since-his-life-is-bound-up-in-the-young-man’s-life,-31when-he-sees-that-the-young-man-is-not-with-us,-he-will-die;-and-your-servants-will-bring-the-gray-hair-of-your-servant-our-father-down-to-Sheol-in-[great]-sorrow.-32For-your-servant-became-security-for-the-young-man-to-my-father,-saying,-‘If-I-do-not-bring-him-back-to-you,-then-let-me-bear-the-blame-before-my-father-forever.’-33Now,-therefore,-please-let-your-servant-(Judah)-remain-here-instead-of-the-youth-[to-be]-a-slave-to-my-lord,-and-let-the-young-man-go-home-with-his-brothers.-34“How-can-I-go-up-to-my-father-if-the-young-man-is-not-with-me—for-fear-that-I-would-see-the-tragedy-that-would-overtake-my-[elderly]-father-[if-Benjamin-does-not-return]?”

Genesis-45
Joseph-Shows-Kindness-To-His-Brothers

1Then-Joseph-could-not-control-himself-[any-longer]-in-front-of-all-those-who-attended-him,-and-he-called-out,-“Have-everyone-leave-me.”-So-no-man-stood-there-when-Joseph-revealed-himself-to-his-brothers.-2Joseph-wept-aloud,-and-the-Egyptians-[who-had-just-left-him]-heard-it,-and-the-household-of-Pharaoh-heard-of-it.-3Then-Joseph-said-to-his-brothers,-“I-am-Joseph!-Is-my-father-still-alive?”-But-his-brothers-were-speechless,-for-they-were-stunned-and-dismayed-by-[the-fact-that-they-were-in]-Joseph’s-presence.

4And-Joseph-said-to-his-brothers,-“Please-come-closer-to-me.”-And-they-approached-him.-And-he-said,-“I-am-Joseph-your-brother,-whom-you-sold-into-Egypt.-5Now-do-not-be-distressed-or-angry-with-yourselves-because-you-sold-me-here,-for-God-sent-me-ahead-of-you-to-save-life-and-preserve-our-family.-6For-the-famine-has-been-in-the-land-these-two-years,-and-there-are-still-five-more-years-in-which-there-will-be-no-plowing-and-harvesting.-7God-sent-me-[to-Egypt]-ahead-of-you-to-preserve-for-you-a-remnant-on-the-earth,-and-to-keep-you-alive-by-a-great-escape.-8So-now-it-was-not-you-who-sent-me-here,-but-God;-and-He-has-made-me-a-father-to-Pharaoh-and-lord-of-all-his-household-and-ruler-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.-9Hurry-and-go-up-to-my-father,-and-tell-him,-‘Your-son-Joseph-says-this-to-you:-God-has-made-me-lord-of-all-Egypt;-come-down-to-me,-do-not-delay.-10You-shall-live-in-the-land-of-Goshen-[the-best-pasture-land-of-Egypt],-and-you-shall-be-close-to-me—you-and-your-children-and-your-grandchildren,-your-flocks-and-your-herds-and-all-you-have.-11“There-I-will-provide-for-you-and-sustain-you,-so-that-you-and-your-household-and-all-that-are-yours-may-not-become-impoverished,-for-there-are-still-five-years-of-famine-to-come.”’-12Look!-Your-eyes-see,-and-the-eyes-of-my-brother-Benjamin-see,-that-I-am-speaking-to-you-[personally-in-your-language-and-not-through-an-interpreter].-13“Now-you-must-tell-my-father-of-all-my-splendor-and-power-in-Egypt,-and-of-everything-that-you-have-seen;-and-you-must-hurry-and-bring-my-father-down-here.”-14Then-he-embraced-his-brother-Benjamin’s-neck-and-wept,-and-Benjamin-wept-on-his-neck.-15He-kissed-all-his-brothers-and-wept-on-them,-and-afterward-his-brothers-talked-with-him.

16When-the-news-was-heard-in-Pharaoh’s-house-that-Joseph’s-brothers-had-come,-it-pleased-Pharaoh-and-his-servants.-17Then-Pharaoh-said-to-Joseph,-“Tell-your-brothers,-‘Do-this:-load-your-animals-and-return-to-the-land-of-Canaan-[without-delay],-18and-get-your-father-and-your-households-and-come-to-me.-I-will-give-you-the-best-of-the-land-of-Egypt-and-you-will-eat-the-fat-(the-finest-produce)-of-the-land.’-19Now-you-[brothers-of-Joseph]-are-ordered-[by-Pharaoh],-‘Do-this:-take-wagons-from-the-land-of-Egypt-for-your-little-ones-and-for-your-wives,-and-bring-your-father-and-come.-20‘Do-not-be-concerned-with-your-goods,-for-the-best-of-all-the-land-of-Egypt-is-yours.’”

21Then-the-sons-of-Israel-did-so;-and-Joseph-gave-them-wagons-according-to-the-command-of-Pharaoh,-and-gave-them-provisions-for-the-journey.-22To-each-of-them-Joseph-gave-changes-of-clothing,-but-to-Benjamin-he-gave-three-hundred-pieces-of-silver-and-five-changes-of-clothing.-23To-his-father-he-sent-the-following:-ten-male-donkeys-loaded-with-the-good-things-of-Egypt,-and-ten-female-donkeys-loaded-with-grain-and-bread-and-provision-for-his-father-[to-supply-all-who-were-with-him]-on-the-journey.

24So-he-sent-his-brothers-away,-and-as-they-departed,-he-said-to-them,-“See-that-you-do-not-quarrel-on-the-journey-[about-how-to-explain-this-to-our-father].”-25So-they-went-up-from-Egypt,-and-came-to-the-land-of-Canaan-to-Jacob-their-father,-26and-they-said-to-him,-“Joseph-is-still-alive,-and-indeed-he-is-ruler-over-all-the-land-of-Egypt.”-But-Jacob-was-stunned-and-his-heart-almost-stopped-beating,-because-he-did-not-believe-them.-27When-they-told-him-everything-that-Joseph-had-said-to-them,-and-when-he-saw-the-wagons-which-Joseph-had-sent-to-carry-him,-the-spirit-of-their-father-Jacob-revived.-28And-Israel-(Jacob)-said,-“It-is-enough!-Joseph-my-son-is-still-alive.-I-will-go-and-see-him-before-I-die.”

Genesis-46
Jacob-Moves-To-Egypt

1So-Israel-set-out-with-all-that-he-had,-and-came-to-Beersheba-[where-both-his-father-and-grandfather-had-worshiped-God],-and-offered-sacrifices-to-the-God-of-his-father-Isaac.-2And-God-spoke-to-Israel-in-visions-of-the-night-and-said,-“Jacob,-Jacob!”-And-he-said,-“Here-I-am.”-3And-He-said,-“I-am-God,-the-God-of-your-father;-do-not-be-afraid-to-go-down-to-Egypt,-for-I-will-make-you-(your-descendants)-a-great-nation-there.-4“I-will-go-down-with-you-to-Egypt,-and-I-will-also-surely-bring-you-(your-people)-up-again;-and-Joseph-will-put-his-hand-on-your-eyes-[to-close-them-at-the-time-of-your-death].”

5So-Jacob-set-out-from-Beersheba;-and-the-sons-of-Israel-carried-their-father-Jacob-and-their-children-and-their-wives-in-the-wagons-that-Pharaoh-had-sent-to-carry-him.-6And-they-took-their-livestock-and-the-possessions-which-they-had-acquired-in-the-land-of-Canaan-and-came-to-Egypt,-Jacob-and-all-his-descendants-with-him.-7His-sons-and-his-grandsons,-his-daughters-and-his-granddaughters,-and-all-his-descendants-he-brought-with-him-to-Egypt.

Those-Who-Came-to-Egypt-8Now-these-are-the-names-of-the-sons-of-Israel,-Jacob-and-his-sons,-who-went-to-Egypt:-Reuben,-Jacob’s-firstborn.-9The-sons-of-Reuben:-Hanoch,-Pallu,-Hezron,-and-Carmi.-10The-sons-of-Simeon:-Jemuel,-Jamin,-Ohad,-Jachin,-Zohar,-and-Shaul-the-son-of-a-Canaanite-woman.-11The-sons-of-Levi:-Gershon,-Kohath,-and-Merari.-12The-sons-of-Judah:-Er,-Onan,-Shelah,-Perez,-and-Zerah—but-Er-and-Onan-died-in-the-land-of-Canaan.-And-the-sons-of-Perez-were-Hezron-and-Hamul.-13The-sons-of-Issachar:-Tola,-Puvah,-Job,-and-Shimron.-14The-sons-of-Zebulun:-Sered,-Elon,-and-Jahleel.-15These-are-the-sons-of-Leah,-whom-she-bore-to-Jacob-in-Paddan-aram,-with-his-daughter-Dinah;-all-of-his-sons-and-daughters-numbered-thirty-three.-16The-sons-of-Gad:-Ziphion,-Haggi,-Shuni,-Ezbon,-Eri,-Arodi,-and-Areli.-17The-sons-of-Asher:-Imnah,-Ishvah,-Ishvi,-Beriah,-and-Serah-their-sister.-And-the-sons-of-Beriah:-Heber-and-Malchiel.-18These-are-the-sons-of-Zilpah,-[the-maid]-whom-Laban-gave-to-Leah-his-daughter-[when-she-married-Jacob];-and-she-bore-to-Jacob-these-sixteen-persons-[two-sons-and-fourteen-grandchildren].-19The-sons-of-Rachel,-Jacob’s-wife:-Joseph-and-Benjamin.-20Now-to-Joseph-in-the-land-of-Egypt-were-born-Manasseh-and-Ephraim,-whom-Asenath,-the-daughter-of-Potiphera,-priest-of-On-(Heliopolis-in-Egypt),-bore-to-him.-21And-the-sons-of-Benjamin:-Bela,-Becher,-Ashbel,-Gera,-Naaman,-Ehi,-Rosh,-Muppim,-Huppim,-and-Ard.-22These-are-the-sons-of-Rachel,-who-were-born-to-Jacob;-[there-were]-fourteen-persons-in-all-[two-sons-and-twelve-grandchildren].-23The-son-of-Dan:-Hushim.-24The-sons-of-Naphtali:-Jahzeel,-Guni,-Jezer,-and-Shillem.-25These-are-the-sons-of-Bilhah,-[the-maid]-whom-Laban-gave-to-Rachel-his-daughter-[when-she-married-Jacob].-And-she-bore-these-to-Jacob;-[there-were]-seven-persons-in-all-[two-sons-and-five-grandchildren].-26All-the-persons-who-came-with-Jacob-into-Egypt—who-were-his-direct-descendants,-not-counting-the-wives-of-[Jacob-or]-Jacob’s-sons,-were-sixty-six-persons-in-all,-27and-the-sons-of-Joseph,-who-were-born-to-him-in-Egypt,-were-two.-All-the-persons-of-the-house-of-Jacob-[including-Jacob,-and-Joseph-and-his-sons],-who-came-into-Egypt,-were-seventy.

28Now-Jacob-(Israel)-sent-Judah-ahead-of-him-to-Joseph,-to-direct-him-to-Goshen;-and-they-came-into-the-land-of-Goshen.-29Then-Joseph-prepared-his-chariot-and-went-up-to-meet-Israel-his-father-in-Goshen;-as-soon-as-he-presented-himself-before-him-(authenticating-his-identity),-he-fell-on-his-[father’s]-neck-and-wept-on-his-neck-a-[very]-long-time.-30And-Israel-said-to-Joseph,-“Now-let-me-die-[in-peace],-since-I-have-seen-your-face-[and-know]-that-you-are-still-alive.”-31Joseph-said-to-his-brothers-and-to-his-father’s-household,-“I-will-go-up-and-tell-Pharaoh,-and-say-to-him,-‘My-brothers-and-my-father’s-household,-who-were-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-have-come-to-me;-32and-the-men-are-shepherds,-for-they-have-been-keepers-of-livestock;-and-they-have-brought-their-flocks-and-their-herds-and-all-that-they-have.’-33And-it-shall-be-that-when-Pharaoh-calls-you-and-says,-‘What-is-your-occupation?’-34you-shall-say,-‘Your-servants-have-been-keepers-of-livestock-from-our-youth-until-now,-both-we-and-our-fathers-[before-us],’-in-order-that-you-may-live-[separately-and-securely]-in-the-land-of-Goshen;-for-every-shepherd-is-repulsive-to-the-Egyptians.”

Genesis-47
Jacob’s-Family-Settles-In-Goshen

1Then-Joseph-came-and-told-Pharaoh,-“My-father-and-my-brothers,-with-their-flocks-and-their-herds-and-all-that-they-own,-have-come-from-the-land-of-Canaan,-and-they-are-in-the-land-of-Goshen.”-2He-took-five-men-from-among-his-brothers-and-presented-them-to-Pharaoh.-3And-Pharaoh-said-to-his-brothers-[as-Joseph-expected],-“What-is-your-occupation?”-And-they-said-to-Pharaoh,-“Your-servants-are-shepherds,-both-we-and-our-fathers-[before-us].”-4Moreover,-they-said-to-Pharaoh,-“We-have-come-to-live-temporarily-(sojourn)-in-the-land-[of-Egypt],-for-there-is-no-pasture-for-the-flocks-of-your-servants-[in-our-land],-for-the-famine-is-very-severe-in-Canaan.-So-now,-please-let-your-servants-live-in-the-land-of-Goshen.”-5Then-Pharaoh-spoke-to-Joseph,-saying,-“Your-father-and-your-brothers-have-come-to-you.-6“The-land-of-Egypt-is-before-you;-settle-your-father-and-your-brothers-in-the-best-of-the-land.-Let-them-live-in-the-land-of-Goshen;-and-if-you-know-of-any-men-of-ability-among-them,-put-them-in-charge-of-my-livestock.”

7Then-Joseph-brought-Jacob-(Israel)-his-father-and-presented-him-before-Pharaoh;-and-Jacob-blessed-Pharaoh.-8And-Pharaoh-asked-Jacob,-“How-old-are-you?”-9Jacob-said-to-Pharaoh,-“The-years-of-my-pilgrimage-are-a-hundred-and-thirty.-Few-and-unpleasant-have-been-the-years-of-my-life,-and-they-have-not-reached-the-years-that-my-fathers-lived-during-the-days-of-their-pilgrimage.”-10And-Jacob-blessed-Pharaoh,-and-departed-from-his-presence.-11So-Joseph-settled-his-father-and-brothers-and-gave-them-a-possession-in-Egypt,-in-the-best-of-the-land,-in-the-land-of-Rameses-(Goshen),-as-Pharaoh-commanded.-12Joseph-provided-and-supplied-his-father-and-his-brothers-and-all-his-father’s-household-with-food,-according-to-[the-needs-of]-their-children.

13Now-[in-the-course-of-time]-there-was-no-food-in-all-the-land,-for-the-famine-was-distressingly-severe,-so-that-the-land-of-Egypt-and-all-the-land-of-Canaan-languished-[in-destitution-and-starvation]-because-of-the-famine.-14Joseph-gathered-all-the-money-that-was-found-in-the-land-of-Egypt-and-in-the-land-of-Canaan-[in-payment]-for-the-grain-which-they-bought,-and-Joseph-brought-the-money-into-Pharaoh’s-house.-15And-when-the-money-was-exhausted-in-the-land-of-Egypt-and-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-all-the-Egyptians-came-to-Joseph-and-said,-“Give-us-food!-Why-should-we-die-before-your-very-eyes?-For-our-money-is-gone.”-16Joseph-said,-“Give-up-your-livestock,-and-I-will-give-you-food-in-exchange-for-your-livestock,-since-the-money-is-gone.”-17So-they-brought-their-livestock-to-Joseph,-and-he-gave-them-food-in-exchange-for-the-horses-and-the-flocks-and-the-herds-and-the-donkeys;-and-he-supplied-them-with-food-in-exchange-for-all-their-livestock-that-year.-18When-that-year-was-ended,-they-came-to-him-the-next-year-and-said-to-him,-“We-will-not-hide-from-my-lord-[the-fact]-that-our-money-is-spent;-my-lord-also-has-our-herds-of-livestock;-there-is-nothing-left-in-the-sight-of-my-lord-but-our-bodies-and-our-lands.-19“Why-should-we-die-before-your-eyes,-both-we-and-our-land?-Buy-us-and-our-land-in-exchange-for-food,-and-we-and-our-land-will-be-servants-to-Pharaoh.-And-give-us-seed-[to-plant],-that-we-may-live-and-not-die,-and-that-the-land-may-not-be-desolate.”

Result-of-the-Famine-20So-Joseph-bought-all-the-land-of-Egypt-for-Pharaoh;-for-every-Egyptian-sold-his-field-because-the-famine-was-severe-upon-them.-So-the-land-became-Pharaoh’s.-21And-as-for-the-people,-he-relocated-them-[temporarily]-to-cities-from-one-end-of-Egypt’s-border-to-the-other.-22Only-the-land-of-the-priests-he-did-not-buy,-for-the-priests-had-an-allotment-from-Pharaoh,-and-they-lived-on-the-amount-which-Pharaoh-gave-them,-so-they-did-not-sell-their-land.-23Then-Joseph-said-to-the-people,-“Look,-today-I-have-bought-you-and-your-land-for-Pharaoh;-now,-here-is-seed-for-you,-and-you-shall-plant-the-land.-24“At-harvest-time-[when-you-reap-the-increase]-you-shall-give-one-fifth-of-it-to-Pharaoh,-and-four-fifths-will-be-your-own-to-use-for-seed-for-the-field-and-as-food-for-you-and-those-of-your-households-and-for-your-little-ones.”-25And-they-said,-“You-have-saved-our-lives!-Let-us-find-favor-in-the-sight-of-my-lord,-and-we-will-be-Pharaoh’s-servants.”-26And-Joseph-made-it-a-law-over-the-land-of-Egypt—valid-to-this-day—that-Pharaoh-should-have-the-fifth-part-[of-the-crops];-only-the-land-of-the-priests-did-not-become-Pharaoh’s.

27Now-[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.-28And-Jacob-lived-in-the-land-of-Egypt-seventeen-years;-so-the-length-of-Jacob’s-life-was-a-hundred-and-forty-seven-years.

29And-when-the-time-drew-near-for-Israel-to-die,-he-called-his-son-Joseph-and-said-to-him,-“If-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-please-put-your-hand-under-my-thigh-and-[promise-to]-deal-loyally-and-faithfully-with-me.-Please-do-not-bury-me-in-Egypt,-30but-when-I-lie-down-with-my-fathers-[in-death],-you-will-carry-me-out-of-Egypt-and-bury-me-in-their-burial-place-[at-Hebron-in-the-cave-of-Machpelah].”-And-Joseph-said,-“I-will-do-as-you-have-directed.”-31Then-he-said,-“Swear-to-me-[that-you-will-do-it].”-So-he-swore-to-him.-Then-Israel-(Jacob)-bowed-in-worship-at-the-head-of-the-bed.

Genesis-48
Israel’s-Last-Days

1Now-some-time-after-these-things-happened,-Joseph-was-told,-“Your-father-is-sick.”-So-he-took-his-two-sons-Manasseh-and-Ephraim-with-him-[to-go-to-Goshen].-2And-when-Jacob-(Israel)-was-told,-“Look-now,-your-son-Joseph-has-come-to-you,”-Israel-strengthened-himself-and-sat-up-on-the-bed.-3Then-Jacob-said-to-Joseph,-“God-Almighty-appeared-to-me-at-Luz-(Bethel)-in-the-land-of-Canaan-and-blessed-me,-4and-said-to-me,-‘Behold,-I-will-make-you-fruitful-and-numerous,-and-I-will-make-you-a-great-company-of-people,-and-will-give-this-land-to-your-descendants-after-you-as-an-everlasting-possession.’-5Now-your-two-sons-[Ephraim-and-Manasseh],-who-were-born-to-you-in-the-land-of-Egypt-before-I-came-to-you-in-Egypt,-are-mine;-Ephraim-and-Manasseh-shall-be-mine-[that-is,-adopted-as-my-heirs-and-sons-as-surely],-as-Reuben-and-Simeon-are-my-sons.-6But-other-sons-who-were-born-to-you-after-them-shall-be-your-own;-they-shall-be-called-by-the-names-of-their-[two]-brothers-in-their-inheritance.-7“Now-as-for-me,-when-I-came-from-Paddan-[in-Mesopotamia],-Rachel-died-beside-me-in-the-land-of-Canaan-on-the-journey,-when-there-was-still-some-distance-to-go-to-Ephrath;-and-I-buried-her-there-on-the-way-to-Ephrath-(that-is,-Bethlehem).”

8When-Israel-[who-was-almost-blind]-saw-Joseph’s-sons,-he-said,-“Who-are-these?”-9Joseph-said-to-his-father,-“They-are-my-sons,-whom-God-has-given-me-here-[in-Egypt].”-So-he-said,-“Please-bring-them-to-me,-so-that-I-may-bless-them.”-10Now-Israel’s-eyes-were-so-dim-from-age-that-he-could-not-see-[clearly].-Then-Joseph-brought-them-close-to-him,-and-he-kissed-and-embraced-them.-11Israel-said-to-Joseph,-“I-never-expected-to-see-your-face,-but-see,-God-has-shown-me-your-children-as-well.”-12Then-Joseph-took-the-boys-[from-his-father’s-embrace],-and-he-bowed-[before-him]-with-his-face-to-the-ground.-13Then-Joseph-took-them-both,-Ephraim-with-his-right-hand-toward-Israel’s-left,-and-Manasseh-with-his-left-hand-toward-Israel’s-right,-and-brought-them-close-to-him.-14But-Israel-reached-out-his-right-hand-and-laid-it-on-the-head-of-Ephraim,-who-was-the-younger,-and-his-left-hand-on-Manasseh’s-head,-crossing-his-hands-[intentionally],-even-though-Manasseh-was-the-firstborn.-15Then-Jacob-(Israel)-blessed-Joseph,-and-said,
“The-God-before-whom-my-fathers-Abraham-and-Isaac-walked-[in-faithful-obedience],
The-God-who-has-been-my-Shepherd-[leading-and-caring-for-me]-all-my-life-to-this-day,
16The-Angel-[that-is,-the-LORD-Himself]-who-has-redeemed-me-[continually]-from-all-evil,
Bless-the-boys;
And-may-my-name-live-on-in-them-[may-they-be-worthy-of-having-their-names-linked-with-mine],
And-the-names-of-my-fathers-Abraham-and-Isaac;
And-may-they-grow-into-a-[great]-multitude-in-the-midst-of-the-earth.”

17When-Joseph-saw-that-his-father-laid-his-right-hand-on-Ephraim’s-head,-it-displeased-him-[because-he-was-not-the-firstborn];-and-he-grasped-his-father’s-hand-to-move-it-from-Ephraim’s-head-to-Manasseh’s-head.-18Joseph-said-to-his-father,-“Not-so,-my-father,-for-this-is-the-firstborn;-place-your-right-hand-on-Manasseh’s-head.”-19But-his-father-refused-and-said,-“I-know,-my-son,-I-know;-Manasseh-also-will-become-a-people-and-he-will-be-great;-but-his-younger-brother-shall-be-greater-than-he,-and-his-descendants-shall-become-a-multitude-of-nations.”-20Then-Jacob-blessed-them-that-day,-saying,
“By-you-Israel-will-pronounce-a-blessing,-saying,
‘May-God-make-you-like-Ephraim-and-Manasseh.’”
And-he-put-Ephraim-before-Manasseh.-21Then-Israel-said-to-Joseph,-“Behold,-I-am-about-to-die,-but-God-will-be-with-you,-and-bring-you-back-to-[Canaan]-the-land-of-your-fathers.-22“Moreover,-I-have-given-you-[the-birthright,]-one-portion-[Shechem,-one-mountain-ridge]-more-than-any-of-your-brothers,-which-I-took-[reclaiming-it]-from-the-hand-of-the-Amorites-with-my-sword-and-with-my-bow.”

Genesis-49
Israel’s-Prophecy-Concerning-His-Sons

1Then-Jacob-called-for-his-sons-and-said,-“Assemble-yourselves-[around-me]-that-I-may-tell-you-what-will-happen-to-you-and-your-descendants-in-the-days-to-come.
2“Gather-together-and-hear,-O-sons-of-Jacob;
And-listen-to-Israel-(Jacob)-your-father.
3“Reuben,-you-are-my-firstborn;
My-might,-the-beginning-of-my-strength-and-vigor,
Preeminent-in-dignity-and-preeminent-in-power-[that-should-have-been-your-birthright].
4“But-unstable-and-reckless-and-boiling-over-like-water-[in-sinful-lust],-you-shall-not-excel-or-have-the-preeminence-[of-the-firstborn],
Because-you-went-up-to-your-father’s-bed-[with-Bilhah];
You-defiled-it—he-went-up-to-my-couch.
5“Simeon-and-Levi-are-brothers-[equally-headstrong,-deceitful,-vindictive,-and-cruel];
Their-swords-are-weapons-of-violence-and-revenge.
6“O-my-soul,-do-not-come-into-their-secret-council;
Let-not-my-glory-(honor)-be-united-with-their-assembly-[for-I-knew-nothing-of-their-plot];
Because-in-their-anger-they-killed-men-[an-honored-man,-Shechem,-and-the-Shechemites],
And-in-their-self-will-they-lamed-oxen.
7“Cursed-be-their-anger,-for-it-was-fierce;
And-their-wrath,-for-it-was-cruel.
I-will-divide-and-disperse-them-in-Jacob,
And-scatter-them-in-[the-midst-of-the-land-of]-Israel.
8“Judah,-you-are-the-one-whom-your-brothers-shall-praise;
Your-hand-will-be-on-the-neck-of-your-enemies;
Your-father’s-sons-shall-bow-down-to-you.
9“Judah,-a-lion’s-cub;
With-the-prey,-my-son,-you-have-gone-high-up-[the-mountain].
He-stooped-down,-he-crouched-like-a-lion,
And-like-a-lion—who-dares-rouse-him?
10“The-scepter-[of-royalty]-shall-not-depart-from-Judah,
Nor-the-ruler’s-staff-from-between-his-feet,
Until-Shiloh-[the-Messiah,-the-Peaceful-One]-comes,
And-to-Him-shall-be-the-obedience-of-the-peoples.
11“Tying-his-foal-to-the-[strong]-vine
And-his-donkey’s-colt-to-the-choice-vine,
He-washes-his-clothing-in-wine-[because-the-grapevine-produces-abundantly],
And-his-robes-in-the-blood-of-grapes.
12“His-eyes-are-darker-and-sparkle-more-than-wine,
And-his-teeth-whiter-than-milk.
13“Zebulun-shall-dwell-at-the-seashore;
And-he-shall-be-a-haven-(landing-place)-for-ships,
And-his-flank-shall-be-toward-Sidon.
14“Issachar-is-[like]-a-strong-boned-donkey,
Crouching-down-between-the-sheepfolds.
15“When-he-saw-that-the-resting-place-was-good
And-that-the-land-was-pleasant,
He-bowed-his-shoulder-to-bear-[burdens],
And-became-a-servant-at-forced-labor.
16“Dan-shall-judge-his-people,
As-one-of-the-tribes-of-Israel.
17“Dan-shall-be-a-[venomous]-serpent-in-the-way,
A-fanged-snake-in-the-path,
That-bites-the-horse’s-heels,
So-that-his-rider-falls-backward.
18“I-wait-for-Your-salvation,-O-LORD.
19“As-for-Gad—a-raiding-troop-shall-raid-him,
But-he-shall-raid-at-their-heels-and-assault-them-[victoriously].
20“Asher’s-food-[supply]-shall-be-rich-and-bountiful,
And-he-shall-yield-and-deliver-royal-delights.
21“Naphtali-is-a-doe-let-loose,-[a-swift-warrior,]
Which-yields-branched-antlers-(eloquent-words).
22“Joseph-is-a-fruitful-bough-(a-main-branch-of-the-vine),
A-fruitful-bough-by-a-spring-(a-well,-a-fountain);
Its-branches-run-over-the-wall-[influencing-others].
23“The-[skilled]-archers-have-bitterly-attacked-and-provoked-him;
They-have-shot-[at-him]-and-harassed-him.
24“But-his-bow-remained-firm-and-steady-[in-the-Strength-that-does-not-fail],
For-his-arms-were-made-strong-and-agile
By-the-hands-of-the-Mighty-One-of-Jacob,
(By-the-name-of-the-Shepherd,-the-Stone-of-Israel),
25By-the-God-of-your-father-who-will-help-you,
And-by-the-Almighty-who-blesses-you
With-blessings-of-the-heavens-above,
Blessings-lying-in-the-deep-that-couches-beneath,
Blessings-of-the-[nursing]-breasts-and-of-the-[fertile]-womb.
26“The-blessings-of-your-father
Are-greater-than-the-blessings-of-my-ancestors-[Abraham-and-Isaac]
Up-to-the-utmost-bound-of-the-everlasting-hills;
They-shall-be-on-the-head-of-Joseph,
Even-on-the-crown-of-the-head-of-him-who-was-the-distinguished-one-and-the-one-who-is-prince-among-(separate-from)-his-brothers.
27“Benjamin-is-a-ravenous-wolf;
In-the-morning-he-devours-the-prey,
And-at-night-he-divides-the-spoil.”

28All-these-are-the-[beginnings-of-the]-twelve-tribes-of-Israel,-and-this-is-what-their-father-said-to-them-as-he-blessed-them,-blessing-each-one-according-to-the-blessing-appropriate-to-him.-29He-charged-them-and-said-to-them,-“I-am-to-be-gathered-to-my-people;-bury-me-with-my-fathers-in-the-cave-that-is-in-the-field-of-Ephron-the-Hittite,-30in-the-cave-in-the-field-at-Machpelah,-east-of-Mamre,-in-the-land-of-Canaan,-that-Abraham-bought,-along-with-the-field-from-Ephron-the-Hittite,-to-possess-as-a-burial-site.-31There-they-buried-Abraham-and-Sarah-his-wife,-there-they-buried-Isaac-and-Rebekah-his-wife,-and-there-I-buried-Leah—-32the-field-and-the-cave-that-is-in-it-was-purchased-from-the-sons-of-Heth.”-33When-Jacob-(Israel)-had-finished-commanding-his-sons,-he-drew-his-feet-into-the-bed-and-breathed-his-last,-and-was-gathered-to-his-people-[who-had-preceded-him-in-death].

Genesis-50
Burial-Preparations-And-Mourning-For-Jacob

1Then-Joseph-fell-upon-his-father’s-face,-and-wept-over-him-and-kissed-him-[tenderly].-2Then-Joseph-ordered-his-servants-the-physicians-to-embalm-(mummify)-his-father.-So-the-physicians-embalmed-Israel-(Jacob).-3Now-forty-days-were-required-for-this,-for-that-is-the-customary-number-of-days-[of-preparation]-required-for-embalming.-And-the-Egyptians-wept-and-grieved-for-him-[in-public-mourning-as-they-would-for-royalty]-for-seventy-days.

4When-the-days-of-weeping-and-public-mourning-for-him-were-past,-Joseph-spoke-to-[the-nobles-of]-the-house-of-Pharaoh,-saying,-“If-now-I-have-found-favor-in-your-sight,-please-speak-to-Pharaoh,-saying,-5‘My-father-made-me-swear-[an-oath],-saying,-“Hear-me,-I-am-about-to-die;-bury-me-in-my-tomb-which-I-prepared-for-myself-in-the-land-of-Canaan.”-So-now-let-me-go-up-[to-Canaan],-please,-and-bury-my-father;-then-I-will-return.’”-6And-Pharaoh-said,-“Go-up-and-bury-your-father,-as-he-made-you-swear.”

7So-Joseph-went-up-[to-Canaan]-to-bury-his-father,-and-with-him-went-all-the-officials-of-Pharaoh,-[the-nobles-of-his-court-and]-the-elders-of-his-household-and-all-[the-nobles-and]-the-elders-of-the-land-of-Egypt—-8and-all-the-household-of-Joseph-and-his-brothers-and-his-father’s-household.-They-left-only-their-little-ones-and-their-flocks-and-herds-in-the-land-of-Goshen.-9Both-chariots-and-horsemen-also-went-up-[to-Canaan]-with-Joseph;-and-it-was-a-very-great-company.-10When-they-came-to-the-threshing-floor-of-Atad,-which-is-beyond-the-Jordan,-they-mourned-there-with-a-great-lamentation-(expressions-of-mourning-for-the-deceased)-and-[extreme-demonstrations-of]-sorrow-[according-to-Egyptian-custom];-and-Joseph-observed-a-seven-day-mourning-for-his-father.-11When-the-inhabitants-of-the-land,-the-Canaanites,-saw-the-mourning-at-the-threshing-floor-of-Atad,-they-said,-“This-is-a-grievous-mourning-for-the-Egyptians.”-Therefore-the-place-was-named-Abel-mizraim-(mourning-of-Egypt);-it-is-west-of-the-Jordan.-Burial-at-Machpelah-12So-Jacob’s-sons-did-for-him-as-he-had-commanded-them;-13for-his-sons-carried-him-to-the-land-of-Canaan-and-buried-him-in-the-cave-of-the-field-of-Machpelah,-east-of-Mamre,-which-Abraham-bought-along-with-the-field-as-a-burial-site-from-Ephron-the-Hittite.-14After-he-had-buried-his-father,-Joseph-returned-to-Egypt,-he-and-his-brothers,-and-all-who-had-gone-up-with-him.

15When-Joseph’s-brothers-saw-that-their-father-was-dead,-they-said,-“What-if-Joseph-carries-a-grudge-against-us-and-pays-us-back-in-full-for-all-the-wrong-which-we-did-to-him?”-16So-they-sent-word-to-Joseph,-saying,-“Your-father-commanded-us-before-he-died,-saying,-17‘You-are-to-say-to-Joseph,-“I-beg-you,-please-forgive-the-transgression-of-your-brothers-and-their-sin,-for-they-did-you-wrong.”’-Now,-please-forgive-the-transgression-of-the-servants-of-the-God-of-your-father.”-And-Joseph-wept-when-they-spoke-to-him.-18Then-his-brothers-went-and-fell-down-before-him-[in-confession];-then-they-said,-“Behold,-we-are-your-servants-(slaves).”-19But-Joseph-said-to-them,-“Do-not-be-afraid,-for-am-I-in-the-place-of-God?-[Vengeance-is-His,-not-mine.]-20As-for-you,-you-meant-evil-against-me,-but-God-meant-it-for-good-in-order-to-bring-about-this-present-outcome,-that-many-people-would-be-kept-alive-[as-they-are-this-day].-21“So-now,-do-not-be-afraid;-I-will-provide-for-you-and-support-you-and-your-little-ones.”-So-he-comforted-them-[giving-them-encouragement-and-hope]-and-spoke-[with-kindness]-to-their-hearts.

Death-of-Joseph-22Now-Joseph-lived-in-Egypt,-he-and-his-father’s-household,-and-Joseph-lived-a-hundred-and-ten-years.-23Joseph-saw-the-third-generation-of-Ephraim’s-children;-also-the-children-of-Machir,-the-son-of-Manasseh,-were-born-and-raised-on-Joseph’s-knees.-24Joseph-said-to-his-brothers,-“I-am-about-to-die,-but-God-will-surely-take-care-of-you-and-bring-you-up-out-of-this-land-to-the-land-which-He-promised-to-Abraham,-to-Isaac,-and-to-Jacob-[to-give-you].”-25Then-Joseph-made-the-sons-of-Israel-(Jacob)-swear-[an-oath],-saying,-“God-will-surely-visit-you-and-take-care-of-you-[returning-you-to-Canaan],-and-[when-that-happens]-you-shall-carry-my-bones-up-from-here.”-26So-Joseph-died,-being-a-hundred-and-ten-years-old;-and-they-embalmed-him-and-he-was-put-in-a-coffin-in-Egypt.

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