Genesis 47
Genesis 47 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added.
Translator's notes:
• Genesis 47:21 — הֶעֱבִיר אֹתוֹ לֶעָרִים (he'evir oto le'arim): chose "he moved them to the cities". Alternatives: the ancient Greek and Samaritan traditions read "he made them slaves". Why: the Hebrew text as received says he transferred the people cityward; the differing ancient reading is recorded here rather than substituted.
• Genesis 47:31 — הַמִּטָּה (hamittah): chose "the bed". Alternatives: "the staff" (hamatteh, the reading of the ancient Greek tradition)…
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