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Genesis 48:15-20 Joseph's Reunion with His Brothers

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 to this day,

16 the Angel who has delivered me from all harm
—may he bless these boys.
May they be called by my name
and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac,
and may they increase greatly
upon the earth.”

17 When Joseph saw his father placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head he was displeased; so he took hold of his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head.

18 Joseph said to him, “No, my father, this one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.”

19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. He too will become a people, and he too will become great. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his descendants will become a group of nations.”

20 He blessed them that day and said,
“In your name will Israel pronounce this blessing:
‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’”
So he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

Cross References for Genesis 48:15-20

Isaiah 33:16 - this is the man who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. His ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 33:16

Jeremiah 8:2 - They will be exposed to the sun and the moon and all the stars of the heavens, which they have ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:2

Genesis 31:5 - He said to them, “I see that your father’s attitude toward me is not what it was before, but th... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:5

Genesis 5:22 - And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other son... Click to read the verse Genesis 5:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 5:22

Genesis 6:9 - This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, ... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:9

1 Thessalonians 2:12 - encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his king... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12

Psalms 16:8 - I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Click to read the verse Psalms 16:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:8

Genesis 17:1 - The Covenant of Circumcision When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:1

Genesis 24:40 - “He replied, ‘The Lord, before whom I have walked, will send his angel with you and make your j... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:40 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:40

Luke 1:6 - Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regula... Click to read the verse Luke 1:6 Click to read the verse Luke 1:6

1 Kings 3:6 - Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he w... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:6

Genesis 17:21 - But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you by this time next year.” Click to read the verse Genesis 17:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:21

1 Corinthians 10:31 - So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:31 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:31

Genesis 28:3 - May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a c... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:3

Genesis 49:28 - All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he b... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:28 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:28

Genesis 27:4 - Prepare me the kind of tasty food I like and bring it to me to eat, so that I may give you my b... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:4

Genesis 28:22 - and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me ... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:22

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

Ruth 1:6 - When she heard in Moab that the Lord had come to the aid of his people by providing food for th... Click to read the verse Ruth 1:6 Click to read the verse Ruth 1:6

Isaiah 30:21 - Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:21

Genesis 28:1 - So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him and commanded him: “Do not marry a Canaanite woman. Click to read the verse Genesis 28:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:1

Psalms 37:3 - Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:3

Deuteronomy 33:1 - Moses Blesses the Tribes This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced on the Israe... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:1 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:1

Genesis 48:16 - the Angel who has delivered me from all harm —may he bless these boys. May they be called by my... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:16

Genesis 28:20 - Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:20

1 Timothy 6:8 - But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:8

Hosea 12:4 - He struggled with the angel and overcame him; he wept and begged for his favor. He found him at... Click to read the verse Hosea 12:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:4

1 Timothy 6:6-10 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:19

Hebrews 11:21 - By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:21 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:21

Genesis 49:24 - But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty O... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:24 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:24

Genesis 5:22-24 - And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other son... Click to read the verse Genesis 5:22-24 Click to read the verse Genesis 5:22-24

Genesis 24:20 - So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, ran back to the well to draw more water, and dr... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:20

Ecclesiastes 5:12 - The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of a rich ma... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:12

Matthew 6:25-34 - Do Not Worry “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; o... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:25-34 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:25-34

Colossians 2:6 - Freedom From Human Regulations Through Life With Christ So then, just as you received Christ Je... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:6 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:6

Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 - A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:24-25 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Ecclesiastes 5:18 - Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:18 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:18

Psalms 23:1 - Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Click to read the verse Psalms 23:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 23:1

Psalms 103:4-5 - who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, Click to read the verse Psalms 103:4-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:4-5

Ecclesiastes 6:7 - All man’s efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:7

Luke 22:35 - Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:35 Click to read the verse Luke 22:35