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Genesis 48:14-16
Expanded Bible
Genesis 48:14-16
Expanded Bible
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.”
Genesis 48:14-16
New International Version
Genesis 48:14-16
New International Version
14 But Israel(A) reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim’s head,(B) though he was the younger,(C) and crossing his arms, he put his left hand on Manasseh’s head, even though Manasseh was the firstborn.(D)
15 Then he blessed(E) Joseph and said,
“May the God before whom my fathers
Abraham and Isaac walked faithfully,(F)
the God who has been my shepherd(G)
all my life to this day,
16 the Angel(H) who has delivered me from all harm(I)
—may he bless(J) these boys.(K)
May they be called by my name
and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac,(L)
and may they increase greatly
on the earth.”(M)
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