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Genesis 48:12

World English Bible

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

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

Genesis 48:12 · American Standard Version

Genesis 48:12 in context

  1. 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.
  2. 11Israel said to Joseph, “I didn’t think I would see your face, and behold, God has let me see your offspring also.”
  3. 12Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
  4. 13Joseph 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 to him.
  5. 14Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.