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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.
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
They are my sons. God has given them to me here in Egypt. Bring them to me, Jacob said. I want to give them my blessing. Joseph brought the boys to him.
10 Now
Cross References
Genesis 27:1
Isaac was old and going blind. He called his older son Esau and said to him: Son! Esau answered: Here I am.
Genesis 27:27
He came close and kissed him. He smelled the smell of his garments. Then he blessed him and said: See, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field Jehovah has blessed.
Genesis 31:55
Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban left and went back home.
Genesis 45:15
He kissed all his brothers and wept on them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.
1 Samuel 3:2
Eli was lying down in his usual place. His eyes became dim and he could not see.
1 Samuel 4:15
Eli was now ninety-eight years old and almost completely blind.
1 Kings 19:20
Elisha then left his bulls and ran after Elijah. He said: Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye and then I will go with you. Elijah answered, All right, go back. I am not stopping you!
Isaiah 6:10
This people's heart has become calloused. They hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.(Septuagint)
Isaiah 59:1
The hand of Jehovah is not too weak to save or his ear too deaf to hear.