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Genesis 48:14-16
The Voice
Genesis 48:14-16
The Voice
14 But Israel stretched out his hands and crossed his arms, laying his right hand on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, the firstborn. 15 And he spoke this blessing over Joseph.
Jacob: May the God before whom my ancestors Abraham and Isaac walked,
the God who has been my shepherd all of my life and still to this day,
16 The messenger who has rescued me from all harm,
bless these boys.
And let my name be perpetuated through them,
as well as the name of my ancestors Abraham and Isaac,
And let them grow into a great multitude of people
throughout the world.
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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