Genesis 49:29

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Then he gave them these instructions: 'I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite.

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  • Gen 47:30 : 30 When I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place.” Joseph answered, 'I will do as you say.'
  • Gen 50:13 : 13 They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, near Mamre, which Abraham had bought as a burial site from Ephron the Hittite.
  • Gen 15:15 : 15 "As for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age."
  • Gen 25:8-9 : 8 Abraham breathed his last and died at a ripe old age, an old man full of years, and he was gathered to his people. 9 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, near the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite, which is near Mamre. 10 The field Abraham had purchased from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah. 11 After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who settled near Beer-lahai-roi. 12 This is the account of Ishmael, the son of Abraham, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. 13 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael; then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 14 Mishma, Dumah, and Massa, 15 Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. 16 These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names by their villages and encampments: twelve princes, according to their tribes. 17 These are the years of Ishmael's life: one hundred thirty-seven years. He breathed his last, died, and was gathered to his people.
  • Gen 35:29 : 29 Then Isaac breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
  • 2 Sam 19:37 : 37 Your servant will merely cross the Jordan with the king for a short distance. Why should the king reward me with such a benefit?
  • Rom 12:6-9 : 6 We have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophecy, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then do so generously; if it is leading, do it diligently; if it is showing mercy, do it cheerfully. 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord with a fervent spirit. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20 If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Heb 12:23 : 23 to the assembly of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Gen 49:30-33
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    83%

    30The cave in the field of Machpelah, near Mamre in Canaan, which Abraham bought along with the field as a burial place from Ephron the Hittite.

    31There Abraham and his wife Sarah were buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah were buried, and there I buried Leah.

    32The field and the cave that is in it were purchased from the sons of Heth.

    33When Jacob had finished giving instructions to his sons, he drew his feet up into the bed, breathed his last, and was gathered to his people.

  • Gen 47:29-31
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    82%

    29When the time of Israel’s death drew near, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, 'If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me steadfast love and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt.'

    30When I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place.” Joseph answered, 'I will do as you say.'

    31Jacob said, 'Swear to me.' So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.

  • Gen 50:12-14
    3 verses
    81%

    12Jacob's sons did for him as he had commanded them.

    13They carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, near Mamre, which Abraham had bought as a burial site from Ephron the Hittite.

    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 23:8-11
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    8He said to them, “If you are willing to let me bury my dead out of my sight, listen to me and plead with Ephron son of Zohar on my behalf.

    9Ask him to give me the cave of Machpelah, which belongs to him and is at the edge of his field. Let him sell it to me for its full price as a burial site among you.”

    10Now Ephron was sitting among the Hittites, and in the hearing of all who came to the gate of his city, Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham, saying,

    11“No, my lord! Listen to me: I give you the field, and I give you the cave that is in it. In the presence of my people, I give it to you. Go ahead and bury your dead.”

  • Gen 25:9-10
    2 verses
    79%

    9His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, near the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite, which is near Mamre.

    10The field Abraham had purchased from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah.

  • Gen 50:5-7
    3 verses
    77%

    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.

  • Gen 23:3-6
    4 verses
    77%

    3Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites, saying,

    4“I am a foreigner and a sojourner among you. Give me a burial site among you so I can bury my dead out of my sight.”

    5The Hittites replied to Abraham,

    6“Listen to us, my lord. You are a prince of God among us. Bury your dead in the best of our burial sites. None of us will withhold his burial site from you to bury your dead.”

  • Gen 23:13-15
    3 verses
    76%

    13And he said to Ephron in their hearing, “Please listen to me. I am giving you the price of the field. Accept it from me so that I may bury my dead there.”

    14Ephron answered Abraham,

    15“My lord, listen to me. The land is worth four hundred shekels of silver. What is that between you and me? Go and bury your dead.”

  • Gen 23:19-20
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    19Afterward, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave in the field of Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.

    20So the field and the cave that was in it were officially deeded to Abraham by the Hittites as a burial site.

  • Gen 49:28
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    28All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing appropriate to him.

  • Gen 35:29
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    29Then Isaac breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

  • Gen 15:15
    73%

    15"As for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age."

  • 1 Kgs 13:31
    72%

    31After burying him, the prophet said to his sons, 'When I die, bury me in the same tomb where the man of God is buried. Lay my bones beside his bones.'

  • Gen 48:21
    72%

    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 48:7
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    7'As for me, when I was coming from Paddan, Rachel died on me in the land of Canaan, along the way, still some distance from Ephrath. I buried her there on the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.'