Genesis 46:31

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Joseph said to his brothers and to his father’s household, 'I will go up and speak to Pharaoh and will say to him, "My brothers and my father’s household, who were living in the land of Canaan, have come to me.'"

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Joseph 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 house, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and tell Pharaoh, and will say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, who were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And Ioseph sayde vnto his brethre and vnto his fathers house: I will goo and shewe Pharao and tell him: that my brethern and my fathers housse which were in the lade of Canaan are come vnto m

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Ioseph sayde vnto his brethren, & to his fathers house: I will go vp, & tell Pharao, & saye vnto him: My brethre and my fathers house are come vnto me out of the lande of Canaan,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then Ioseph said to his brethren, & to his fathers house, I wil go vp and shew Pharaoh, and tell him, My brethren & my fathers house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come vnto me,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Ioseph sayde vnto his brethren, and vnto his fathers house: I wyll go vp, and shewe Pharao, and tell him: my brethren, and my fathers house, whiche were in the lande of Chanaan, are come vnto me.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which [were] in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Joseph said to his brothers, and to his father's house, "I will go up, and speak with Pharaoh, and will tell him, 'My brothers, and my father's house, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Joseph saith unto his brethren, and unto the house of his father, `I go up, and declare to Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and the house of my father who `are' in the land of Canaan have come in unto me;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and tell Pharaoh, and will say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, who were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and tell Pharaoh, and will say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, who were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And Joseph said to his brothers and to his father's people, I will go and give the news to Pharaoh, and say to him, My brothers and my father's people, from the land of Canaan, have come to me;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Joseph said to his brothers, and to his father's house, "I will go up, and speak with Pharaoh, and will tell him, 'My brothers, and my father's house, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then Joseph said to his brothers and his father’s household,“I will go up and tell Pharaoh,‘My brothers and my father’s household who were in the land of Canaan have come to me.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 45:16-20 : 16 The news reached Pharaoh' palace 17 Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Tell your brothers to do this: Load your animals and go back to the land of Canaan.' 18 Then bring your father and your households and come back to me, and I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you will eat from the fat of the land. 19 You are also instructed to do this: Take wagons from Egypt for your children and your wives, and bring your father and come. 20 Do not worry about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.
  • Gen 47:1-3 : 1 So Joseph went and told Pharaoh, 'My father, my brothers, their flocks, their herds, and everything they own have come from the land of Canaan, and they are now in the region of Goshen.' 2 Joseph selected five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh. 3 Pharaoh asked Joseph’s brothers, 'What is your occupation?' and they replied to Pharaoh, 'Your servants are shepherds, just as our fathers were.'
  • Acts 18:3 : 3 Since they were of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked with them, for they were tentmakers by trade.
  • Heb 2:11 : 11 Both the One who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one Father. That is why He is not ashamed to call them brothers,

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Gen 47:1-2
    2 verses
    86%

    1So Joseph went and told Pharaoh, 'My father, my brothers, their flocks, their herds, and everything they own have come from the land of Canaan, and they are now in the region of Goshen.'

    2Joseph selected five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.

  • Gen 45:16-18
    3 verses
    85%

    16The news reached Pharaoh' palace

    17Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Tell your brothers to do this: Load your animals and go back to the land of Canaan.'

    18Then bring your father and your households and come back to me, and I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you will eat from the fat of the land.

  • Gen 47:5
    85%

    5Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Your father and brothers have come to you.'

  • Gen 45:8-10
    3 verses
    84%

    8So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me like a father to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and a ruler throughout Egypt.

    9Hurry and go up to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord over all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay.’

    10You shall dwell in the land of Goshen and be near me—you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything you have.

  • Gen 45:25
    82%

    25So they went up from Egypt and came to Canaan to their father Jacob.

  • Gen 45:3-4
    2 verses
    81%

    3Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?' But his brothers could not answer him because they were so shocked and dismayed by his presence.

    4Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'Please come closer to me.' They came closer, and he said, 'I am Joseph, your brother, the one you sold into Egypt.'

  • Gen 50:5-8
    4 verses
    81%

    5'My father made me swear, saying, “I am about to die. Bury me in the tomb I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.” Now, please let me go and bury my father, and I will return.'

    6Pharaoh replied, 'Go and bury your father, as he made you swear to do.'

    7Joseph went up to bury his father, and all Pharaoh's officials, the elders of his household, and the elders of the land of Egypt went with him.

    8Joseph's entire household, his brothers, and his father's household accompanied him. But they left their children, flocks, and cattle in the land of Goshen.

  • Gen 45:13
    80%

    13Tell my father about all the honor that I have in Egypt and everything you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.

  • Gen 46:28-30
    3 verses
    79%

    28Jacob sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When they arrived in the land of Goshen,

    29Joseph readied his chariot and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.

    30Then Israel said to Joseph, 'Now I am ready to die, since I have seen your face and know you are still alive.'

  • Gen 46:32
    79%

    32The men are shepherds; they tend livestock, and they have brought along their flocks, herds, and everything they own.

  • Gen 50:24
    79%

    24Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am about to die. But God will surely come to your aid and take you up out of this land to the land he promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.'

  • Gen 50:14
    78%

    14After burying his father, Joseph returned to Egypt with his brothers and all those who had gone up with him to bury his father.

  • Gen 48:21
    78%

    21Then Israel said to Joseph, 'Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you back to the land of your ancestors.'

  • Gen 45:28
    78%

    28Then Israel said, 'I am convinced! My son Joseph is still alive! I will go and see him before I die.'

  • Gen 46:4
    77%

    4I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph will close your eyes with his own hand.

  • Gen 47:7
    77%

    7Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

  • Acts 7:13
    77%

    13On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.

  • Gen 42:7
    77%

    7When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he acted as a stranger toward them and spoke harshly to them. He asked, 'Where have you come from?' They answered, 'From the land of Canaan, to buy food.'

  • Gen 45:1
    77%

    1Joseph could no longer hold back his emotions in front of everyone standing near him, so he called out, 'Have everyone leave my presence!' No one remained with him when Joseph revealed himself to his brothers.

  • Gen 50:16
    77%

    16So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, 'Before he died, your father gave this command:

  • Gen 42:29
    77%

    29When they came to Jacob, their father, in the land of Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them.

  • Gen 37:12-13
    2 verses
    77%

    12Now his brothers went to pasture their father’s flock near Shechem.

    13Israel said to Joseph, "Aren’t your brothers shepherding the flock at Shechem? Go, and I will send you to them." Joseph replied, "Here I am."

  • Gen 37:17
    76%

    17The man said, "They have moved on from here, for I heard them say, 'Let us go to Dothan.'" So Joseph went after his brothers and found them in Dothan.

  • Gen 48:1
    76%

    1After these events, someone told Joseph, 'Your father is ill.' So Joseph took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, with him.

  • Gen 42:3
    76%

    3Then ten of Joseph's brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.