Lux Domini
And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:

What does Genesis 46:3 mean?

Even as to those events and undertakings which appear most joyful, we should seek counsel, assistance, and a blessing from the Lord.

Key themes

LoveHopeAnxiety and fearPeaceCreation

Read with

Keep this verse inside Genesis 46:1-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Egypt Place

The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.