Genesis 47:31
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31 And Jacob said, “Swear to me.” So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed in thanks at the head of his bed.[a](A)
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- Genesis 47:31 Or Israel worshiped while leaning on the top of his staff
Genesis 48:1
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Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh
48 Some time after this, Joseph was told, “Your father is weaker.” So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
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Genesis 48:5
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5 Your two sons(A) born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt are now mine.(B) Ephraim and Manasseh belong to me just as Reuben and Simeon do.
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Genesis 48:16
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16 the Angel who has redeemed me from all harm(A)—
may He bless these boys.
And may they be called by my name
and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac,(B)
and may they grow to be numerous within the land.
Genesis 48:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 So he blessed them that day with these words:
The nation Israel will invoke blessings by you, saying,
“May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh,”
putting Ephraim before Manasseh.
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