Genesis 48:10-12
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10 Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, and he could not see well. So Joseph brought them near him, and he kissed them and embraced them.(A) 11 Israel said to Joseph, “I did not expect to see your face, and here God has let me see your children also.”(B) 12 Then Joseph removed them from his father’s knees,[a] and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
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- 48.12 Heb from his knees
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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