Neville Goddard on Genesis 46:31-34 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Genesis 46 in context

Scripture Focus

31And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

32And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.

33And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and shall say, What is your occupation?

34That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.

Genesis 46:31-34

Biblical Context

Joseph instructs his brothers to present themselves to Pharaoh and declare their occupation as shepherds, so they can settle in Goshen. The exchange shows how outer labels and strategic speech shape future conditions.

Neville's Inner Vision

Notice how the scene marks a shift from mere circumstance to the life of the inner man. The Pharaoh stands for the outer world of opinion, while Goshen represents an inner state where life is cared for and growth thrives. The brothers are asked to name their trade, but Neville would say the true question is what state of consciousness they are carrying into the encounter. If you identify as a shepherd in a land that abominates shepherds, you have already limited your terrain. Yet in the I AM you can revise the entire landscape. The moment you refuse to confirm limitation and instead assume the feeling of belonging, you move the masculine wind of life toward your desired settlement. The plan to declare a trade is a script, a symbolic act that helps you embody a new self-image. By dwelling in Goshen in the imagination, you magnetize a life where your gifts are welcomed and your family finds safe passage. In short, the outer policy is a projection of inner belief; change the inner belief, and the world will speak a new language.

Practice This Now

Imaginative Act: Close your eyes and assume the feeling of already dwelling in Goshen; hear Pharaoh say yes and feel your family settled; then release the image as you fall asleep.