Genesis 46:6
They also took their livestock and their goods, which they had gained in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob and all his offspring with him,
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This isn't just a list of possessions; "goods" here refers to their accumulated wealth and valuables. This detail highlights that they weren't arriving in Egypt destitute, but as a family with established resources, a testament to God's faithfulness even before this major move.
After receiving divine reassurance, Jacob and his entire family are making the significant move from Canaan to Egypt. They carefully gather their livestock and accumulated possessions, a testament to their established life in Canaan, before embarking on the journey in Pharaoh's provided wagons. This is the beginning of a new chapter where Jacob and all his descendants will settle in the land of Goshen.
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Kena'an · Hebrew Proper Noun
The promised land given by God to Abraham and his descendants as an everlasting possession, serving as the setting for covenant history.
Ya'aqov · Hebrew Proper Noun
A patriarch of Israel, formerly known as Jacob, who received the covenant promises from God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
c. 1880 BC
Abraham settles in Canaan
God promises Abraham a great nation and land, establishing a covenant relationship that would extend to his descendants. Abraham's journey from Mesopotamia to Canaan marks the beginning of this lineage's story in the promised land.
c. 1840 BC
Isaac born
The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, becomes the next in line to inherit the covenant promises. His life is marked by divine protection and the continuation of God's faithfulness to His chosen family.
c. 1800 BC
Jacob born
Isaac's son Jacob, also known as Israel, is born. Though his early life is filled with struggles and deceit, God reaffirms the covenant with him, emphasizing the continuation of the promised lineage.
c. 1730 BC
Joseph sold into slavery
Jacob's favorite son, Joseph, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt. This event, though tragic, is orchestrated by God to preserve the family from famine.
c. 1720 BC
Joseph rises to power in Egypt
This passage echoes the history of their ancestors moving from Mesopotamia to Canaan and then to Egypt, emphasizing the divine hand guiding their journey and possessions.
Deuteronomy 10:22It highlights the small beginning of Israel's nation in Egypt, contrasting the seventy souls who came with Jacob to the vast nation they would become, reinforcing the miracle of their growth.
Acts 7:14This New Testament account directly references the event, specifying that Joseph sent for all his relatives to come to Egypt, corroborating the narrative of the family's migration.
Exodus 1:1-5This passage immediately follows the account of Jacob's family entering Egypt and lists the number of souls, serving as a direct continuation that shows the beginning of Israel's immense growth within Egypt.
gillGenesis 46:6: "And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with him:"
And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan,.... Some interpreters add, by way of explanation, and in Mesopotamia; much of Jacob's substance being yet there, though the greatest part was got in Canaan, and so that is put for the whole; and Jarchi supposes that Jacob gave all that he got in Pa…
calvinGenesis 46:1-34: "And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac."
- Et dixit Deus ad Israel in visi onibus noctis, dixit inquam, Jahacob Jahacob. Ille respondit, Ecce, adsum.
3 And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
- Et dixit, Ego sum Deus, Deus patris tui: ne timeas descendere in Aegyptum: quia in gentem magnam ponam to ibi…
This isn't just a list of possessions; "goods" here refers to their accumulated wealth and valuables. This detail highlights that they weren't arriving in Egypt destitute, but as a family with established resources, a testament to God's faithfulness even before this major move.
After receiving divine reassurance, Jacob and his entire family are making the significant move from Canaan to Egypt. They carefully gather their livestock and accumulated possessions, a testament to their established life in Canaan, before embarking on the journey in Pharaoh's provided wagons. This is the beginning of a new chapter where Jacob and all his descendants will settle in the land of Goshen.
After receiving divine reassurance, Jacob and his entire family are making the significant move from Canaan to Egypt. They carefully gather their livestock and accumulated possessions, a testament to their established life in Canaan, before embarking on the journey in Pharaoh's provided wagons. This is the beginning of a new chapter where Jacob and all his descendants will settle in the land of Goshen.
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Through God's intervention, Joseph rises from a slave to a high-ranking official in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. He wisely manages Egypt's resources, preparing for a future famine.
c. 1715 BC
Famine strikes Canaan
A severe famine grips the land of Canaan, forcing Jacob's sons to travel to Egypt to buy grain. This leads to their reunion with Joseph, who recognizes them but is not yet recognized by them.
c. 1715 BC— this verse
Jacob and family migrate to Egypt
Following Joseph's invitation and reassurance from God, Jacob (Israel) leads his entire family, including livestock and possessions gathered in Canaan, to settle in the land of Goshen, Egypt.
"They also took their livestock and their goods, which they had gained in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob and all his offspring with him," — This isn't just a list of possessions; "goods" here refers to their accumulated wealth and valuables. This detail highlights that they weren't arriving in Egypt destitute, but as a family with establ…
