Genesis 50:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And they came to the threshingfloor of Atad, which is beyond Jordan, and there they mourned with a great and very sore lamentation: and he made a mourning for his father seven days.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The procession reaches a place called the threshingfloor of Atad and Joseph conducts an intensive seven-day mourning ritual.
The Context of Genesis 50:10
This is a significant pause in the journey into the promised land.
What Does Genesis 50:10 Mean?
The location 'beyond Jordan' suggests a stop on the border of Canaan. Joseph halts the entire procession here to conduct a solemn seven-day mourning ceremony, extending the grief ritual beyond the Egyptian forty and seventy days already observed.
'Great and very sore lamentation' indicates deep, audible, physical mourning—the kind that would be heard and remembered. This shows Joseph's commitment to honoring his father according to both Egyptian and Hebrew customs, combining the two traditions.
Genesis 50:10 in the Original Language
sore (כָּבֵד), 'heavy/severe' — the lamentation was grievous and intense, showing profound loss.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 50:10
What does Genesis 50:10 mean?
The procession reaches a place called the threshingfloor of Atad and Joseph conducts an intensive seven-day mourning ritual.
What is the context of Genesis 50:10?
This is a significant pause in the journey into the promised land.