Genesis 50:26
So Joseph died, being 110 years old. They embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
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The verse highlights that Joseph was placed in a coffin in Egypt, not buried, which was a specific Egyptian custom for distinguished individuals and a symbolic act. This detail underscores the Israelites' eventual plan to carry his bones to Canaan, preserving their connection to the promised land even in death.
This verse marks the final moments of Joseph's life, concluding the epic story of his journey from betrayal to power. After reuniting with his family and ensuring their well-being in Egypt, Joseph lived out his days, securing their future before his passing. His death, however, doesn't end his story, as he makes arrangements for his burial, looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promises to his people.
Joseph's death is described simply, but his final resting place carries a profound message.
Joseph's body was embalmed and placed in a coffin in Egypt, but not buried. This wasn't just a delay; it was a deliberate act of faith.
Joseph lived a long life, marked by trials and triumphs, but his final years speak volumes about his enduring character.
At 110 years old, Joseph had lived through immense challenges, from betrayal by his brothers to imprisonment, and ultimately rose to a position of great influence in Egypt. His long life was a testament to God's faithfulness and Joseph's own enduring trust.
Understand the original words
mut · Hebrew Verb
The cessation of biological life; in Scripture, it is often viewed as the consequence of sin, yet for the believer, it marks the transition to the presence of God. It signifies the end of a person's earthly labor and their entry into their eternal destiny.
chanat · Hebrew Verb
A cultural practice of preserving a corpse, primarily associated with ancient Egyptian funerary rites. In the biblical narrative, it highlights the foreign context of Joseph's death and the temporary nature of his resting place, anticipating the future Exodus.
aron · Hebrew Noun
A container for the remains of the deceased. In this context, it represents a temporary state of waiting, as Joseph's body was kept in Egypt in anticipation of God's promise to bring his people into the land of Canaan.
Joseph's death at 110 marks the end of an era. His careful embalming and placement in a coffin, not a grave, highlights the Israelites' temporary sojourn in Egypt and their enduring hope for the Promised Land, a hope deeply rooted in God's promises and Joseph's own faith.
c. 1700 BC
Joseph's Slavery and Imprisonment
Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers and later imprisoned in Egypt. Despite these trials, he maintains his integrity and faithfulness to God.
c. 1650 BC
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream
Joseph, at age 30, interprets Pharaoh's dreams, predicting a great famine. Pharaoh recognizes God's Spirit in Joseph and appoints him second-in-command of Egypt.
c. 1650-1630 BC
Joseph's Administration in Egypt
For 20 years, Joseph manages Egypt's resources, storing grain during the seven years of plenty to prepare for the seven years of famine, saving Egypt and surrounding nations from starvation.
c. 1630 BC
Jacob and his Family Move to Egypt
Joseph's brothers come to Egypt seeking food during the famine, and Joseph, after testing them, reveals himself. Jacob and his entire family relocate to the land of Goshen in Egypt.
This verse highlights Joseph's enduring faith, showing he commanded his descendants to carry his bones out of Egypt, looking forward to God's promised land and resurrection, echoing the faith demonstrated in his final acts.
Exodus 13:19This passage directly fulfills Joseph's command, showing that the Israelites, as they left Egypt, took Joseph's bones with them, demonstrating that his death was not an end but a step in God's plan for their deliverance.
Joshua 24:32This verse records the final fulfillment of Joseph's request, showing his bones were eventually buried in the land of Canaan at Shechem, bringing the narrative full circle and underscoring the importance of God's promises.
Genesis 47:29-30This passage provides the immediate context for Joseph's death, showing his final instructions to be buried with his father in Canaan, emphasizing his deep faith and commitment to God's covenant even in his final moments.
calvinGenesis 50:1-26: "And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him."
- Et viderunt habitatores terrae Chenaaneaei luctum in area Atad, et dixerunt, Luctus gravis est iste Aegyptiis: idcirco vocatum fuit nomen ejus Abel -- Misraim, (id est luctus Aegyptorum,) qui est trand Jordanem.
12 And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them:
- Fecerunt ergo filii ejus ei sic, quemadmodum praeceperat eis.
13 For his sons carried him into the land of Canaan, and bu…
clarkeGenesis 50:26: "So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt."
Joseph died, being a hundred and ten years old - בן מאה ועשר שנים ben meah vaeser shanim; literally, the son of a hundred and ten years. Here the period of time he lived is personified, all the years of which it was composed being represented as a nurse or father, feeding, nourishing, and supporting him to the end. This figure, which is termed by rhetoricians prosopo…
The verse highlights that Joseph was placed in a coffin in Egypt, not buried, which was a specific Egyptian custom for distinguished individuals and a symbolic act. This detail underscores the Israelites' eventual plan to carry his bones to Canaan, preserving their connection to the promised land even in death.
This verse marks the final moments of Joseph's life, concluding the epic story of his journey from betrayal to power. After reuniting with his family and ensuring their well-being in Egypt, Joseph lived out his days, securing their future before his passing. His death, however, doesn't end his story, as he makes arrangements for his burial, looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promises to his people.
This verse marks the final moments of Joseph's life, concluding the epic story of his journey from betrayal to power. After reuniting with his family and ensuring their well-being in Egypt, Joseph lived out his days, securing their future before his passing. His death, however, doesn't end his story, as he makes arrangements for his burial, looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promises to his people.
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Mitsrayim · Hebrew Proper Noun
A historical and geographical region that serves as a recurring symbol in the Bible for worldly power, bondage, and the place from which God delivers His people. It is the setting for the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan in the lives of the patriarchs.
c. 1630-1520 BC— this verse
Jacob's Death and Joseph's Vow
Jacob dies, and Joseph ensures his burial in Canaan. Joseph, nearing the end of his life, makes his brothers vow to carry his bones out of Egypt when they return to the Promised Land.
c. 1520 BC
The Exodus from Egypt
Approximately 360 years after Joseph's death, Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, carrying Joseph's bones with them as he had commanded.
c. 1415 BC
Burial of Joseph's Bones in Shechem
Under Joshua's leadership, the Israelites fulfill their vow by burying Joseph's bones in Shechem, in the land of Canaan.
"So Joseph died, being 110 years old. They embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt." — The verse highlights that Joseph was placed in a coffin in Egypt, not buried, which was a specific Egyptian custom for distinguished individuals and a symbolic act. This detail underscores the Israel…
