By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. Cross References Genesis 47:31 "Swear to me," Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed. Genesis 48:1 Some time later Joseph was told, "Your father is ill." So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Genesis 48:5 And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. Genesis 48:16 the angel who has redeemed me from all harm--may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth." Genesis 48:20 So that day Jacob blessed them and said: "By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: 'May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.'" So he put Ephraim before Manasseh. 1 Kings 1:47 The king's servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, 'May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.' And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, Treasury of Scripture By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning on the top of his staff. faith. Genesis 48:5-22 and worshipped. Genesis 47:31 |
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