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,
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.
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 both of them, Ephraim on his right, facing Israel's left, and Manasseh on his left, facing Israel's right, and brought them close to 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,
Cross References
Genesis 41:51
Joseph named his firstborn son Manasseh, because God helped him forget all his troubles and all about his father's family.
Genesis 46:20
In Egypt, Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph by Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest from the city of On.
Genesis 48:18
He said to his father: That is not right, Father! This is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.
Exodus 15:6
With the tremendous force of your right arm, Jehovah, you crushed your enemies.
Numbers 8:10
Then bring the Levites into Jehovah's presence, and the Israelites will place their hands on them.
Numbers 8:18
I am now taking the Levites instead of all the first-born of the Israelites.
Deuteronomy 34:9
Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The sons of Israel listened to him and did as Jehovah had commanded Moses.
Psalm 110:1
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.
Psalm 118:16
His power has brought us victory, his mighty power in battle!
Matthew 6:5
Do not pray like the hypocrites! They want everyone to see them in the houses of worship and on the street corners. I assure you they have been paid in full.
Matthew 16:18
You are Peter (Greek: petros: piece of rock), and on this rock-mass (Greek: petra: mass of rock) (referring to Jesus) I will build my congregation. The entrance to the grave (Greek: Hades) will not have power to stop it.
Matthew 19:13
Then some people brought little children to him. They wanted him to lay his hands on them and bless them. But the disciples tried to stop them.
Matthew 19:15
He put his hands on them, and then went on his way.
Luke 4:40
When the sun was setting they brought many who were sick of different diseases to him. He laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.
Luke 13:13
He touched her and at once she stood straight up and praised God.
Acts 6:6
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Acts 8:17-19
So they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:3
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you. It was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not lay your hands hastily on any man, neither be a partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.