Genesis 47:8 · KJV
"And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?"
King James Version
What does Genesis 47:8 mean? →Passage Context
6The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
7And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
8And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?
9And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.
10And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view aging and its impact on your life?
2
What does wisdom mean to you at your current age?
3
When have you felt respected for your experiences?
Life Application
wisdom
Seek opportunities to share your life experiences with younger generations.
respect
Acknowledge and honor the wisdom that comes with age in your community.
People in This Verse
JacobOT
Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.
First appearance: Genesis 25:24
PharaohOT
The ruler of Egypt, often considered a god, who had significant power and influence over the land.
First appearance: Genesis 41:1
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