Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Joseph removed them from Israel’s knees and bowed down with his face to the ground. New Living Translation Joseph moved the boys, who were at their grandfather’s knees, and he bowed with his face to the ground. English Standard Version Then Joseph removed them from his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. Berean Standard Bible Then Joseph removed his sons from his father’s knees and bowed facedown. King James Bible And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. New King James Version So Joseph brought them from beside his knees, and he bowed down with his face to the earth. New American Standard Bible Then Joseph took them from his knees, and bowed with his face to the ground. NASB 1995 Then Joseph took them from his knees, and bowed with his face to the ground. NASB 1977 Then Joseph took them from his knees, and bowed with his face to the ground. Legacy Standard Bible Then Joseph took them from his knees and bowed with his face to the ground. Amplified Bible Then Joseph took the boys [from his father’s embrace], and he bowed [before him] with his face to the ground. Christian Standard Bible Then Joseph took them from his father’s knees and bowed with his face to the ground. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Joseph took them from his father’s knees and bowed with his face to the ground. American Standard Version And Joseph brought them out from between his knees; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. Contemporary English Version Then Joseph made his sons move away from Jacob's knees, and Joseph bowed down in front of him with his face to the ground. English Revised Version And Joseph brought them out from between his knees; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joseph took them off his father's lap and bowed with his face touching the ground. Good News Translation Then Joseph took them from Jacob's lap and bowed down before him with his face to the ground. International Standard Version Joseph took them off his knees and then bowed low with his face to the ground. Majority Standard Bible Then Joseph removed his sons from his father?s knees and bowed facedown. NET Bible So Joseph moved them from Israel's knees and bowed down with his face to the ground. New Heart English Bible Then Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the ground. Webster's Bible Translation And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. World English Bible Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joseph brings them out from between his knees, and bows himself on his face to the earth; Young's Literal Translation And Joseph bringeth them out from between his knees, and boweth himself on his face to the earth; Smith's Literal Translation And Joseph will bring them forth from his knees, and will bow himself with his face to the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Joseph had taken them from his father's lap, he bowed down with his face to the ground. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Joseph had taken them from his father’s lap, he reverenced prone on the ground. New American Bible Joseph removed them from his father’s knees and bowed down before him with his face to the ground. New Revised Standard Version Then Joseph removed them from his father’s knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joseph removed them from before his knees, and they bowed themselves before him with their faces to the ground. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he removed them from before his knees and they bowed before him on their faces on the ground. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joseph brought them out from between his knees; and he fell down on his face to the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and they did reverence to him, with their face to the ground. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh…11“I never expected to see your face again,” Israel said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.” 12Then Joseph removed his sons from his father’s knees and bowed facedown. 13And Joseph took both of them—with Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand—and brought them close to him.… Cross References Genesis 27:30-33 As soon as Isaac had finished blessing him and Jacob had left his father’s presence, his brother Esau returned from the hunt. / He too made some tasty food, brought it to his father, and said to him, “My father, sit up and eat of your son’s game, so that you may bless me.” / But his father Isaac replied, “Who are you?” “I am Esau, your firstborn son,” he answered. ... Genesis 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors. Genesis 41:51 Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” Genesis 50:23 He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees. Exodus 1:1-5 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ... Deuteronomy 33:17 His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.” Joshua 14:4 The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. Psalm 127:3-5 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. / Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. Isaiah 8:18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. Matthew 19:13-15 Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” / And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there. Mark 10:13-16 Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” ... Luke 18:15-17 Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” John 1:12-13 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— / children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. Acts 7:14-15 Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. Treasury of Scripture And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. he bowed himself. Genesis 18:2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, Genesis 19:1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; Genesis 23:7 And Abraham stood up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth. Jump to Previous Bowed Boweth Earth Face Fell Ground Israel's Joseph Knees RemovedJump to Next Bowed Boweth Earth Face Fell Ground Israel's Joseph Knees RemovedGenesis 48 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. Then Joseph removed his sons from his father’s knees In this scene, Joseph is presenting his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, to his father Jacob for a blessing. The act of placing children on the knees of a patriarch was a symbolic gesture, signifying acceptance and adoption into the family lineage. This is significant as it underscores the importance of the blessing Jacob is about to bestow, which will integrate Joseph's sons into the tribes of Israel. The cultural context of the time placed great importance on blessings and inheritance, and this act signifies the formal recognition of Ephraim and Manasseh as Jacob's own sons, thus granting them equal status with Jacob's other sons. This moment also foreshadows the future prominence of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh in Israel's history. and bowed facedown Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe son of Jacob and Rachel, Joseph is a key figure in the Genesis account. He rose to power in Egypt and saved his family from famine. 2. Jacob (Israel) The patriarch of the Israelite tribes, Jacob is Joseph's father. In this chapter, he is blessing Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. 3. Ephraim and Manasseh The sons of Joseph, born in Egypt. They are being blessed by their grandfather Jacob, which is a significant event as it establishes their place among the tribes of Israel. 4. Egypt The land where Joseph rose to power and where Jacob and his family settled during the famine. 5. Blessing Ceremony A significant event where Jacob blesses Joseph's sons, symbolizing the passing of the covenantal promise to the next generation. Teaching Points The Importance of BlessingsIn biblical times, blessings were more than just words; they were seen as prophetic and powerful, shaping the future of those who received them. Generational Faithfulness Jacob's blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh underscores the importance of passing down faith and God's promises to the next generation. Humility and Reverence Joseph's act of bowing down demonstrates humility and reverence, both towards his father and towards God, acknowledging the significance of the moment. God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics Despite the complexities and dysfunctions in Jacob's family, God's purposes prevail, showing His sovereignty in family dynamics. The Role of the Patriarch Jacob's role as a patriarch is crucial in the spiritual and physical lineage of Israel, emphasizing the responsibility of spiritual leadership in families.(12) He bowed himself.--The Samaritan, Syriac, and LXX. Versions regard the Hebrew verb as a contracted plural, and many modern commentators adopt this view. It would thus be Manasseh and Ephraim who stood before Jacob with faces bent towards the ground. The pronoun, however, is in favour of the verb being singular, and the sense it gives is equally satisfactory.Verse 12. - And Joseph brought them out from between his knees (literally, from near his knees, i.e. the knees of his father, who while in the act of embracing had drawn them into that position), and he (viz. Joseph) bowed himself with his face to the earth. The reading "and they bowed themselves," i.e. Ephraim and Manasseh (Samaritan, Michaelis), and the rendering καὶ προσκύνησαν αὐτῴ (LXX.), are incorrect. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Josephיוֹסֵ֛ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites took וַיּוֹצֵ֥א (way·yō·w·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim them from מֵעִ֣ם (mê·‘im) Preposition-m Strong's 5973: With, equally with his father’s knees בִּרְכָּ֑יו (bir·kāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 1290: The knee and bowed down וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate with his face לְאַפָּ֖יו (lə·’ap·pāw) Preposition-l | Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire to the ground. אָֽרְצָה׃ (’ā·rə·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Genesis 48:12 NIVGenesis 48:12 NLT Genesis 48:12 ESV Genesis 48:12 NASB Genesis 48:12 KJV Genesis 48:12 BibleApps.com Genesis 48:12 Biblia Paralela Genesis 48:12 Chinese Bible Genesis 48:12 French Bible Genesis 48:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 48:12 Joseph brought them out from between his (Gen. 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