Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Now his eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly
New American Standard Bible
Now
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.
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.
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.
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 God has given me here.”
So Jacob said, “Bring them to me and I will bless them.”
Cross References
Genesis 27:1
When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could not see,
And he answered, “Here I am.”
Genesis 27:27
So he came closer and kissed him. When Isaac smelled
is like the smell of a field
that the Lord has blessed.
Genesis 31:55
Genesis 45:15
Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept,
1 Samuel 3:2
One day Eli, whose eyesight was failing,
1 Samuel 4:15
At that time Eli was 98 years old, and his gaze was fixed
1 Kings 19:20
Elisha left the oxen, ran to follow Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow you.”
“Go on back,” he replied, “for what have I done to you?”
Isaiah 6:10
deafen their ears and blind their eyes;
otherwise they might see with their eyes
and hear with their ears,
understand with their minds,
turn back, and be healed.
Isaiah 59:1
and His ear is not too deaf to hear.