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Genesis 48:12

American Standard Version

And Joseph brought them out from between his knees; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

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Genesis 48:12 in other translations

Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

Genesis 48:12 · World English Bible

Genesis 48:12 in context

  1. 10Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
  2. 11And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath let me see thy seed also.
  3. 12And Joseph brought them out from between his knees; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
  4. 13And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand, and brought them near unto him.
  5. 14And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the first-born.