What does Genesis 50:1 mean?

Genesis 50:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 50:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Genesis 50:1 Meaning

And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.

Context Explained

1And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.

2And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel.

3And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days.

Key Themes

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Source: Genesis 50:1