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Genesis 48:10

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Now 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.

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Genesis 48:10 in other translations

Now 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.

Genesis 48:10 · American Standard Version

Genesis 48:10 in context

  1. 8Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?”
  2. 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.”
  3. 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.
  4. 11Israel said to Joseph, “I didn’t think I would see your face, and behold, God has let me see your offspring also.”
  5. 12Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.