New English Translation

Genesis 46:1-3 New English Translation (NET)

1. So Israel began his journey, taking with him all that he had. When he came to Beer Sheba he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.

2. God spoke to Israel in a vision during the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob!” He replied, “Here I am!”

3. He said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.