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Bible in Basic English
Now because Israel was old, his eyes were no longer clear, and he was not able to see. So he made them come near to him, and he gave them a kiss, folding them in his arms.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
Holman Bible
Now his eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly
International Standard Version
Now Israel's eyesight had become poor from age. Because he couldn't see well, Joseph brought them close to him, and Israel kissed them both and embraced them.
A Conservative Version
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near to him, and he kissed them, and embraced them.
American Standard Version
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
Amplified
Now Israel’s eyes were so dim from age that he could not see [clearly]. Then Joseph brought them close to him, and he kissed and embraced them.
Darby Translation
But the eyes of Israel were heavy from age: he could not see. And he brought them nearer to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
Julia Smith Translation
And the eyes of Israel were heavy from old age; he will not be able to see; and he will draw them near to him, and he will kiss them, and embrace them.
King James 2000
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now the eyes of Israel were dim on account of old age; he was not able to see. So he brought them near to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.
Modern King James verseion
And the eyes of Israel were dim for age; he could not see. And he brought them near him, and he kissed them and embraced them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.
NET Bible
Now Israel's eyes were failing because of his age; he was not able to see well. So Joseph brought his sons near to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them.
New Heart English Bible
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he couldn't see. He brought them near to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, the eyes of Israel, had become dim from old age, - he could not see, - so he drew them near unto him, and kissed them, and embraced them.
Webster
(Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see:) And he brought them near to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
World English Bible
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he couldn't see. He brought them near to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the eyes of Israel have been heavy from age, he is unable to see; and he bringeth them nigh unto him, and he kisseth them, and cleaveth to them;
Themes
Blindness » Instances of » jacob
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Dimness of vision in old age
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 48:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob Blesses Ephraim And Manasseh
9 And Joseph said to his father, They are my sons, whom God has given me in this land. And he said, Let them come near me, and I will give them a blessing. 10 Now because Israel was old, his eyes were no longer clear, and he was not able to see. So he made them come near to him, and he gave them a kiss, folding them in his arms. 11 And Israel said to Joseph, I had no hope of seeing your face again, but God in his mercy has let me see you and your children.
Cross References
Genesis 27:1
Now when Isaac was old and his eyes had become clouded so that he was not able to see, he sent for Esau, his first son, and said to him, My son: and he said, Here am I.
Genesis 27:27
And he came near and gave him a kiss; and smelling the smell of his clothing, he gave him a blessing, and said, See, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field on which the blessing of the Lord has come:
Genesis 31:55
And early in the morning Laban, after kissing and blessing his daughters, went on his way back to his country.
Genesis 45:15
Then he gave a kiss to all his brothers, weeping over them; and after that his brothers had no fear of talking to him.
1 Samuel 3:2
And at that time, when Eli was resting in his place, (now his eyes were becoming clouded so that he was not able to see,)
1 Samuel 4:15
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his eyes were fixed so that he was not able to see.
1 Kings 19:20
And letting the oxen be where they were, he came running after Elijah, and said, Only let me give a kiss to my father and mother, and then I will come after you. But he said to him, Go back again; for what have I done to you?
Isaiah 6:10
Make the hearts of this people fat, and let their ears be stopped, and their eyes shut; for fear that they may see with their eyes, and be hearing with their ears, and their heart may become wise, and they may be turned to me and made well.
Isaiah 59:1
Truly, the Lord's hand has not become short, so that he is unable to give salvation; and his ear is not shut from hearing: