Parallel Verses

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, crossing his hands, although Manasseh was the firstborn.

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.

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.

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, crossing his hands [intentionally], even though Manasseh was the firstborn.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ישׂראל 
Yisra'el 
Usage: 2505

שׁלח 
Shalach 
Usage: 848

ימין 
Yamiyn 
Usage: 139

and laid
שׁית 
Shiyth 
Usage: 83

אפרים 
'Ephrayim 
Usage: 180

ראשׁ 
Ro'sh 
ראשׁ 
Ro'sh 
Usage: 598
Usage: 598

צעור צעירo 
Tsa`iyr 
Usage: 22

and his left hand
שׂמאל שׂמאול 
S@mo'wl 
Usage: 54

מנשּׁה 
M@nashsheh 
Usage: 146

יד 
Yad 
Usage: 1612

מנשּׁה 
M@nashsheh 
Usage: 146

Context Readings

Ephraim's Greater Blessing

13 And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand and brought them near unto him. 14 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, crossing his hands, although Manasseh was the firstborn. 15 And he blessed Joseph and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has fed me all my life long unto this day,

Cross References

Genesis 41:51

And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh; For God, said he, has made me forget all my toil and all my father's house.

Genesis 46:20

And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, whom Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On gave birth unto him.

Genesis 48:18

And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father, for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.

Exodus 15:6

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power; thy right hand, O LORD, has dashed the enemy in pieces.

Numbers 8:10

and thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD, and the sons of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites;

Numbers 8:18

And I have taken the Levites for all the firstborn of the sons of Israel.

Deuteronomy 34:9

And Joshua, the son of Nun, was full of the Spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him; and the sons of Israel hearkened unto him and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Psalm 110:1

The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Psalm 118:16

The right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly.

Matthew 6:5

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They already have their reward.

Matthew 16:18

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, a small rock and upon the large rock I will build my congregation , and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against her.

Matthew 19:13

Then were there brought unto him little children that he should put his hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.

Matthew 19:15

And he laid his hands on them and departed from there.

Luke 4:40

Now when the sun was setting, all those who had anyone sick with diverse diseases brought them unto him, and laying his hands on each one of them, he healed them.

Luke 13:13

And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight and glorified God.

Acts 6:6

these they set before the apostles, and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

Acts 8:17-19

Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 13:3

And when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they released them.

1 Timothy 4:14

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which is given unto thee to prophesy, through the laying on of the hands of the elders.

1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands suddenly on no one, neither be partaker of the sins of others; keep thyself pure.

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