Genesis 48:7

“And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Beth-lehem.”

"And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Beth-lehem." - Genesis 48:7
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What does Genesis 48:7 mean?

Genesis 48:7 in the King James Version reads, "Now as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem." This verse is…

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Burial and Blessing: A Journey of Faith and Memory

The story recorded in Genesis 48:7 captures a profoundly poignant moment in Jacob's life that is saturated with layers of sorrow, remembrance, and ultimately, faith. The verse states: "And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way…

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A Prayer of Remembrance and Legacy

Heavenly Father, In this moment of solemn reflection, I come before You with a heart heavy and contemplative, remembering the depth of human experience woven into the tapestry of our lives. Your Word in Genesis 48:7 speaks to the heart of loss and love: "And as for me, when I…

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Genesis 48:7 - "And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come unto Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Beth-lehem."
Genesis 24-48
Genesis 48:8 - "And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these?"
Nehemiah 7:48 - "The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,"
John 7:48 - "Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?"
Psalms 48:7 - "Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind."
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
Genesis 31:48 - "And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;"
Acts 7:48 - "Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,"
Numbers 7:48 - "¶ On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:"
Genesis 48:3 - "And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,"
Genesis 48:12 - "And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth."
"And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these?" - Genesis 48:8
Ezekiel 48:7 - "And by the border of Reuben, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Judah."
Genesis 48:6 - "And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be thine, and shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance."
Genesis 48:18 - "And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head."
Genesis 48:21 - "And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers."
Genesis 48:2 - "And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed."
"Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?" - John 7:48
"The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai," - Nehemiah 7:48
"Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind." - Psalms 48:7
Genesis 48:11 - "And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed."
1 Kings 7:48 - "And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread was,"
Genesis 48:1 - "And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim."
Genesis 48:22 - "Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow."
Genesis 48:20 - "And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraim before Manasseh."
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven." - Luke 7:48
Genesis 48:10 - "Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them."
Genesis 48:15 - "¶ And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day,"