Parallel Verses
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 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.
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,
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.
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 Joseph positioned them; he put Ephraim on his right hand across from Israel's left hand, and Manasseh on his left hand across from Israel's right hand. Then Joseph brought them closer to his father. 14 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. 15 Then he blessed Joseph and said, "May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked -- the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day,
Cross References
Genesis 41:51
Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, "Certainly God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father's house."
Genesis 46:20
Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt. Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, bore them to him.
Genesis 48:18
Joseph said to his father, "Not so, my father, for this is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head."
Exodus 15:6
Your right hand, O Lord, was majestic in power, your right hand, O Lord, shattered the enemy.
Numbers 8:10
Then you are to bring the Levites before the Lord, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on the Levites;
Numbers 8:18
So I have taken the Levites instead of all the firstborn sons among the Israelites.
Deuteronomy 34:9
Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had placed his hands on him; and the Israelites listened to him and did just what the Lord had commanded Moses.
Psalm 110:1
A psalm of David. Here is the Lord's proclamation to my lord: "Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!"
Psalm 118:16
the Lord's right hand gives victory, the Lord's right hand conquers.
Matthew 6:5
"Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.
Matthew 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
Matthew 19:13
Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded those who brought them.
Matthew 19:15
And he placed his hands on them and went on his way.
Luke 4:40
As the sun was setting, all those who had any relatives sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus. He placed his hands on every one of them and healed them.
Luke 13:13
Then he placed his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
Acts 6:6
They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
Acts 8:17-19
Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:3
Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off.
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.