Jacob in the Prospect of Death
Genesis 48:21-22
And Israel said to Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.…


We have here a threefold picture.

I. OF STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS.

1. The strength of faith.

2. The strength of godliness.

3. The strength of peace.

II. OF SUCCESS IN FAILURE.

III. OF LIFE IN DEATH.

(T. H. Leale.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

WEB: Israel said to Joseph, "Behold, I am dying, but God will be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.




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