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10 Now Israel’s eyes were dim from age, so that he could not see. And Joseph brought them near to him, and he kissed and embraced them.

11 Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought that I would see your face, but see, God has shown me your offspring also.

12 Then Joseph took [the boys] from [his father’s embrace] and he bowed [before him] with his face to the earth.

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10 Now Israel’s eyes were failing because of old age, and he could hardly see.(A) So Joseph brought his sons close to him, and his father kissed them(B) and embraced them.(C)

11 Israel(D) said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again,(E) and now God has allowed me to see your children too.”(F)

12 Then Joseph removed them from Israel’s knees(G) and bowed down with his face to the ground.(H)

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