Genesis 47:31 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.

Ver. 31. And Israel bowed himself.] In way of thankfulness to God, framing himself to the lowliest gesture he was able; rearing himself up upon his pillow, "leaning" also "upon" his third leg, "his staff." Heb 11:21 In effaeta senecta, fides non effaeta.

Genesis 47:31

31 And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.