Genesis, 50
5. For my father made me swear, saying: ‘See, I am dying. You shall bury me in my sepulcher which I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.’ Therefore, I shall go up and bury my father, and then return.”
5. For my father made me swear, saying: ‘See, I am dying. You shall bury me in my sepulcher which I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.’ Therefore, I shall go up and bury my father, and then return.”
Genesis 50 is the last chapter of the Book of Genesis and deals mainly on the death of Jacob and the final resolution of Joseph and his brothers. Some important topics covered include mourning and reconciliation. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Ecclesiastes 3:4: "There is time to cry and time to laugh; time to gather and dance time." This verse talks about the cyclical nature of life and how mourning and crying are a natural part of it. He relates to the story of Genesis 50, where the characters are facing his father's death and dealing with his emotions.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Mercies and the God of all consolation, who comforts us in all our tribulations, so that with the consolation we receive From God, we can comfort those who are going through tribulations. " This verse talks about how God is a god of comfort and how He can help us overcome our tribulations and comfort others who are passing through them. He relates to the story of Genesis 50, where Joseph and his brothers are comforting himself by the death of Jacob.
Romans 12:18: "If it is possible, how much it depends on you, tend peace with all men." This verse talks about the importance of peace and reconciliation in our relationships. He relates to the story of Genesis 50, where Joseph and his brothers finally reconcile after years of conflict.
Ephesians 4:32: "Before, begging for each other, compassionate, forgiving you mutually, as God has forgiven you in Christ." This verse talks about the importance of forgiveness in our relationships. He relates to the story of Genesis 50, where Joseph forgives his brothers for what they did to him in the past.
Matthew 5:4: "Blessed are those who cry, because they will be comforted." This verse is part of Jesus' blessing and talks about how those who cry will be comforted. He relates to the story of Genesis 50, where the characters are facing Jacob's death and dealing with their emotions of mourning.
“Amemos ao próximo. Custa tão pouco querer bem ao outro.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
