Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and crossing his hands, put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.
New American Standard Bible
But Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head,
King James Version
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.
International Standard Version
But Israel stretched out his right hand, laying it on Ephraim's head (he was the younger son) and laying his left hand on Manasseh's head (even though Manasseh was the firstborn).
A Conservative Version
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands deliberately, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
American Standard Version
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the first-born.
Amplified
But Israel reached out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head,
Bible in Basic English
And Israel, stretching out his right hand, put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, crossing his hands on purpose, for Manasseh was the older.
Darby Translation
But Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim's head now he was the younger and his left hand on Manasseh's head; guiding his hands intelligently, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Julia Smith Translation
And Israel will put forth his right hand, and will place upon Ephraim's head, and he the small; and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, attending to his hands wisely; for Manasseh was the first-born.
King James 2000
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Israel stretched out his right hand and put [it] on the head of Ephraim (now he was the younger), and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, crossing his hands, for Manasseh [was] the firstborn.
Modern King James verseion
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left on Manasseh's head, crossing his hands. For Manasseh was the first-born.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Israel stretched out his righthand and laid it upon Ephraim's head which was the younger, and his lefthand upon Manasseh's head, crossing his hands; for Manasseh was the elder.
NET Bible
Israel stretched out his right hand and placed it on Ephraim's head, although he was the younger. Crossing his hands, he put his left hand on Manasseh's head, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
New Heart English Bible
Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
The Emphasized Bible
Then Israel put forth his right hand and laid it upon the head of Ephraim, though, he, was the younger, and his left hand upon the head of Manasseh, - crossing his hands, although, Manasseh, was the first-born.
Webster
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands by design; for Manasseh was the first-born.
World English Bible
Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Israel putteth out his right hand, and placeth it upon the head of Ephraim, who is the younger, and his left hand upon the head of Manasseh; he hath guided his hands wisely, for Manasseh is the first-born.
Themes
Adoption » Illustrated » Joseph's sons
Adoption » Of children. Instances of » Of joseph's sons
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
the First-born » Privileges of » Precedence in the family
hands » Laying on of » In blessing
hands » Imposition of, used in » Blessing
Imposition of hands » In blessing
Laying on of hands » In blessing
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Topics
Interlinear
Shalach
Ro'sh
ראשׁ
Ro'sh
head, chief, top, beginning, company, captain, sum, first, principal, chapiters, rulers,
Usage: 598
Tsa`iyr
Sakal
Yad
Sakal
References
American
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 48:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ephraim's Greater Blessing
13
Then Joseph took them both—with his right hand Ephraim toward Israel’s left, and with his left hand Manasseh toward Israel’s right—and brought them to Israel.
14 But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and crossing his hands, put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.
the God who has been my shepherd
Cross References
Genesis 41:51
Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, meaning, “God has made me forget all my hardship in my father’s house.”
Genesis 46:20
Genesis 48:18
Joseph said to his father, “Not that way, my father! This one is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.”
Exodus 15:6
Lord, Your right hand shattered the enemy.
Numbers 8:10
Then present the Levites before the Lord, and have the Israelites lay their hands on them.
Numbers 8:18
But I have taken the Levites in place of every firstborn among the Israelites.
Deuteronomy 34:9
Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Psalm 110:1
A Davidic psalm.
to my Lord:
“Sit at My right hand
until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
Psalm 118:16
The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly!”
Matthew 6:5
Matthew 16:18
Matthew 19:13
Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.
Matthew 19:15
After putting His hands on them, He went on from there.
Luke 4:40
When the sun was setting, all those who had anyone sick with various diseases brought them to Him. As He laid His hands on each one of them, He would heal them.
Luke 13:13
Then He laid His hands on her,
Acts 6:6
They had them stand before the apostles, who prayed
Acts 8:17-19
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:3
Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy,
1 Timothy 5:22
Don’t be too quick to appoint