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14 But Israel ·crossed his arms and put his [L sent forth and placed his] right hand on the head of Ephraim, who was younger. He put his left hand on the head of Manasseh, the firstborn son. 15 And Israel blessed Joseph and said,

“My ·ancestors [fathers] Abraham and Isaac ·served [L walked before] our God,
    and like a shepherd God has led me all my life.
16 He was the Angel who ·saved [redeemed] me from all ·my troubles [harm].
    Now I pray that he will bless these boys.
May my name be known through these boys,
    and may the names of my ancestors Abraham and Isaac be known through them.
May they ·have many descendants [grow into a large group]
    on the earth.”

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