Genesis 46:6

Authorized King James Version

And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with him:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְח֣וּ

H3947

And they took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

מִקְנֵיהֶ֗ם

H4735

their cattle

something bought, i.e., property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

רְכוּשָׁם֙

H7399

and their goods

property (as gathered)

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

רָֽכְשׁוּ֙

H7408

which they had gotten

to lay up, i.e., collect

בְּאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

כְּנַ֔עַן

H3667

of Canaan

kenaan, a son a ham; also the country inhabited by him

#10

וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ

H935

and came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#11

מִצְרָ֑יְמָה

H4714

into Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#12

יַֽעֲקֹ֖ב

H3290

Jacob

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

#13

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#14

זַרְע֥וֹ

H2233

and all his seed

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

#15

אִתּֽוֹ׃

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Genesis, this passage highlights creation and providence through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Genesis.

Historical Context

The historical context of the patriarchal period (c. 2000-1500 BCE) and primeval history provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The ancient Near Eastern world with its creation myths, flood narratives, and patriarchal social structures provided the cultural backdrop against which God's revelation stands in stark contrast. The ancient Near Eastern cosmology and patriarchal society would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Ancient Near Eastern creation texts like Enuma Elish provide comparative context for understanding Genesis's unique theological perspective.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of the progressive revelation of God's purposes throughout Scripture, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about creation and providence?
How does the creation and providence theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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