World English Bible
Genesis 46:34
“that you shall say, 'Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we, and our fathers:' that you may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.”
Verse in context — Genesis 46
32
These men are shepherds, for they have been keepers of livestock, and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.
33
It will happen, when Pharaoh summons you, and will say, 'What is your occupation?
34
that you shall say, 'Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we, and our fathers:' that you may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.
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