Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He blessed Joseph, and said,
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King James Version
And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day,
Holman Bible
Then he blessed Joseph and said:
the God who has been my shepherd
International Standard Version
Then Israel blessed Joseph by saying: "May the God in whose presence my ancestors Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has continued shepherding me my whole life even until today,
A Conservative Version
And he blessed Joseph, and said, The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has fed me all my life long to this day,
American Standard Version
And he blessed Joseph, and said, The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God who hath fed me all my life long unto this day,
Amplified
Then Jacob (Israel) blessed Joseph, and said,
The God who has been my Shepherd [leading and caring for me] all my life to this day,
Bible in Basic English
And he gave Joseph a blessing, saying, May the God to whom my fathers, Abraham and Isaac, gave worship, the God who has taken care of me all my life till this day,
Darby Translation
And he blessed Joseph, and said, The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God that shepherded me all my life long to this day,
Julia Smith Translation
And he will bless Joseph, and will say, God, before whom my fathers went, Abraham and Isaak, the God having fed me, from ever since I was till this day.
King James 2000
And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God who fed me all my life long unto this day,
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he blessed Joseph and said, "The God before whom my fathers, Abraham and Isaac, walked, The God who shepherded me {all my life} unto this day,
Modern King James verseion
And he blessed Joseph and said, May God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who fed me all my life to this day,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he blessed Joseph saying, "God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, and the God which hath fed me all my life long unto this day;
NET Bible
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,
New Heart English Bible
He blessed Joseph, and said, "The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God who has fed me all my life long to this day,
The Emphasized Bible
Thus blessed he Joseph, and said, - God himself - before whom walked my fathers. Abraham and Isaac, God himself - who hath been my shepherd, since I came into being until this day; -
Webster
And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God who hath fed me all my life long to this day,
World English Bible
He blessed Joseph, and said, "The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God who has fed me all my life long to this day,
Youngs Literal Translation
And he blesseth Joseph, and saith, 'God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked habitually: God who is feeding me from my being unto this day:
Themes
Birthright » Set aside » That of manasseh
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » Acknowledged by the old testament saints
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Set aside: that of manasseh
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Manasseh
jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Acknowledged by old testament saints
natural Life » Be thankful for » The supply of its wants
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bless them
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph
The Providence of God » To be acknowledged » In our daily support
Interlinear
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Ra`ah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 48:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ephraim's Greater Blessing
14
But Israel crossed his hands and reached out. He put his right hand on Ephraim's head, although Ephraim was the younger son. He put his left hand on Manasseh's head, although Manasseh was older.
15 He blessed Joseph, and said,
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Cross References
Genesis 17:1
Abram was ninety-nine years old. Jehovah appeared to him and said: I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be blameless.
Genesis 5:22-24
After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 6:9
This is the ACCOUNT OF NOAH. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. He walked with God.
Genesis 24:20
She quickly emptied her jar into the water trough. Then she ran back to the well to draw more water. She drew enough for all his camels.
Genesis 27:4
Prepare a good-tasting meal for me. Prepare it the way I like it. Bring it to me to eat so that I will bless you before I die.
Genesis 28:3
Almighty God will bless your marriage and give you many children. You will become the father of many nations!
Genesis 28:20
Jacob made a vow. He said: If God will be with me and will watch over me on my trip and give me food to eat and clothes to wear,
Genesis 28:22
This stone I placed as a marker will be the house of God. I will certainly give you a tenth of everything you give me.
Genesis 48:16
May the being who rescued me from all evil bless these boys! May they be called by my name and by the names of my grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac. May they have many children on the earth.
Genesis 49:24
His bow stayed steady! His arms remained limber because of the help of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
Genesis 49:28
These are the twelve tribes of Israel. This is how Jacob blessed each of them.
Deuteronomy 33:1
These are the blessings that Moses, the man of God, pronounced on the people of Israel before he died:
1 Kings 3:6
Solomon answered: You always showed great love for my father David, your servant. He was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. You have continued to show him your great and constant love by giving him a son who today rules in his place.
Psalm 16:8
I always keep Jehovah in front of me. When he is at my right hand (assisting me), I cannot be moved.
Psalm 23:1
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 37:3
Trust Jehovah and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful.
Psalm 103:4-5
He redeems your life from ruin and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercies.
Ecclesiastes 2:24-25
There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink, and delight in his work. This also I saw was from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:12
The sleep of the workingman is pleasant, whether he eats little or much. However the full stomach of the rich man does not allow him to sleep.
Ecclesiastes 5:18
This is what I have seen. It is good and fitting for one to eat and drink and enjoy the good of his labor. He labors under the sun all the days of his life. For God gives this to him as his allotment (inheritance).
Ecclesiastes 6:7
All the labor of man is for his mouth and yet the appetite is not satisfied.
Isaiah 30:21
You will hear a voice behind you say: This is the way. Walk in it, whether it turns to the right or to the left.
Isaiah 33:16
This man will dwell on the heights. His refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be supplied, and he will have water.
Jeremiah 8:2
They will be spread out and exposed to the sun, the moon, and all the stars in the sky. These are the things that they had loved, served, gone after, sought, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered or buried, but they will become manure on the ground.
Matthew 6:25-34
I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink. And do not worry about your body, what you will wear. Is life worth more than food? And is the body worth more than clothes?
Luke 1:6
They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.
Colossians 2:6
You have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord. Now walk (live) in union with him.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
You should walk worthily of God, who called you into his own kingdom and glory.
1 Timothy 6:6-10
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph. He worshipped while leaning upon the top of his staff.