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Genesis 48:10-12
New American Standard Bible 1995
Genesis 48:10-12
New American Standard Bible 1995
10 Now (A)the eyes of Israel were so dim from age that he could not see. Then [a]Joseph brought them close to him, and he (B)kissed them and embraced them. 11 Israel said to Joseph, “I never [b]expected to see your face, and behold, God has let me see your [c]children as well.” 12 Then Joseph [d]took them from his knees, and (C)bowed with his face to the ground.
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- Genesis 48:10 Lit he
- Genesis 48:11 Lit meditated, judged
- Genesis 48:11 Lit seed
- Genesis 48:12 Lit made them come out
Genesis 48:10-12
New International Version
Genesis 48:10-12
New International Version
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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