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. Cross References Hebrews 11:21By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. Genesis 48:21 Then Israel said to Joseph, "Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers. Chapter Outline 1. Joseph with his sons visits his sick father.2. Jacob strengthens himself to bless them. 3. He repeats God's promise. 5. He takes Ephraim and Manasseh as his own sons. 7. He tells Joseph of his mother's grave. 8. He blesses Ephraim and Manasseh. 17. He prefers the younger before the elder. 21. He prophesies their return to Canaan. Jump to Previous Ahead Bless Blessed Blesseth Blessing Blessings Ephraim E'phraim God Israel Manasseh Manas'seh Pronounce SignJump to Next Ahead Bless Blessed Blesseth Blessing Blessings Ephraim E'phraim God Israel Manasseh Manas'seh Pronounce Sign |
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