Genesis 50:24 Meaning and Explanation
“And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.”
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Read Full Chapter →As Joseph approaches death, he prophesies that God will rescue his descendants from Egypt and bring them to the promised land.
The Context of Genesis 50:24
Joseph dies knowing his family will eventually leave Egypt as God commanded.
What Does Genesis 50:24 Mean?
Joseph faces his own mortality with assurance, not fear. Though his family has been in Egypt for over a century and has prospered there, Joseph recalls God's promise to the patriarchs and testifies that God will not allow the family to remain in slavery forever.
This prophecy was fulfilled 400 years later when Moses led the exodus. Joseph's words show that despite Egypt's prosperity and comfort, the family's true inheritance was Canaan, the land God had sworn to their ancestors.
Genesis 50:24 in the Original Language
visit (פָּקַד), 'visit/remember/take care of' — implying both God's remembrance of His people and His active intervention on their behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 50:24
What does Genesis 50:24 mean?
As Joseph approaches death, he prophesies that God will rescue his descendants from Egypt and bring them to the promised land.
What is the context of Genesis 50:24?
Joseph dies knowing his family will eventually leave Egypt as God commanded.