Genesis 47:31 - Compare All Versions
Genesis 47:31 MSG (The Message)
Israel said, “Promise me.” Joseph promised. Israel bowed his head in submission and gratitude from his bed.
Genesis 47:31 KJV (King James Version)
And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.
Genesis 47:31 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He said, “Swear to me.” So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
Genesis 47:31 NCV (New Century Version)
Then Jacob said, “Promise me.” And Joseph promised him that he would do this. Then Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his walking stick.
Genesis 47:31 ASV (American Standard Version)
And he said, Swear unto me: and he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.
Genesis 47:31 NIV (New International Version)
“Swear to me,” he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.
Genesis 47:31 NKJV (New King James Version)
Then he said, “Swear to me.” And he swore to him. So Israel bowed himself on the head of the bed.
Genesis 47:31 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Then he said, “Swear to me [that you will do it].” So he swore to him. Then Israel (Jacob) bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
Genesis 47:31 NLT (New Living Translation)
“Swear that you will do it,” Jacob insisted. So Joseph gave his oath, and Jacob bowed humbly at the head of his bed.
Genesis 47:31 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Swear that you will do this.” So Joseph took the oath and said, “I will do as you say.” Then Israel worshiped and leaned on the top of his staff.
Genesis 47:31 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.