genesis 47:31 And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.

genesis 47:31 And he said, "Swear to me." So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed [in worship] at the head of the bed.

31. Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head--Oriental beds are mere mats, having no head, and the translation should be "the top of his staff," as the apostle renders it (Heb 11:21).

genesis 47:31 And he said, "Swear to me." So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed [in worship] at the head of the bed.

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