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Genesis 48:9

World English Bible

Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.”
He said, “Please bring them to me, and I will bless them.”

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Genesis 48:9 in other translations

And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me here. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.

Genesis 48:9 · American Standard Version

Genesis 48:9 in context

  1. 7As for me, when I came from Paddan, Rachel died beside me in the land of Canaan on the way, when there was still some distance to come to Ephrath, and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath (also called Bethlehem).”
  2. 8Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?”
  3. 9Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.”
    He said, “Please bring them to me, and I will bless them.”
  4. 10Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he couldn’t see well. Joseph brought them near to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
  5. 11Israel said to Joseph, “I didn’t think I would see your face, and behold, God has let me see your offspring also.”