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Genesis 48:16-20

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 48:16-20

Exodus 1:7 - but the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous, so tha... Click to read the verse Exodus 1:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:7

1 Chronicles 4:10 - Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Le... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 4:10

Psalms 72:14 - He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight. Click to read the verse Psalms 72:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 72:14

Genesis 48:15 - Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, ... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:15

Exodus 32:13 - Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac and Israel, to whom you swore by your own self: ‘I will m... Click to read the verse Exodus 32:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:13

Genesis 31:11-13 - The angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob.’ I answered, ‘Here I am.’ Click to read the verse Genesis 31:11-13 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:11-13

Judges 6:11 - The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abie... Click to read the verse Judges 6:11 Click to read the verse Judges 6:11

Judges 6:21-24 - With the tip of the staff that was in his hand, the angel of the Lord touched the meat and the ... Click to read the verse Judges 6:21-24 Click to read the verse Judges 6:21-24

Malachi 3:1 - “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are s... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:1 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:1

Exodus 3:2-6 - There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw tha... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:2-6 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:2-6

Isaiah 63:9 - In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his l... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9

Genesis 32:28 - Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled w... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:28 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:28

Genesis 32:24 - So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. Click to read the verse Genesis 32:24 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:24

Genesis 28:15 - I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. ... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:15

Judges 2:1 - The Angel of the Lord at Bokim The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bokim and said, “I ... Click to read the verse Judges 2:1 Click to read the verse Judges 2:1

Psalms 34:7 - The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:7

Exodus 23:20 - God’s Angel to Prepare the Way “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the ... Click to read the verse Exodus 23:20 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:20

Hosea 12:4-5 - 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 12:4-5 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:4-5

Acts 7:10 - and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwi... Click to read the verse Acts 7:10 Click to read the verse Acts 7:10

Genesis 16:7-13 - The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside... Click to read the verse Genesis 16:7-13 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:7-13

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13

Genesis 28:13-15 - There above it stood the Lord, and he said: “I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and ... Click to read the verse Genesis 28:13-15 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:13-15

Judges 13:21-22 - When the angel of the Lord did not show himself again to Manoah and his wife, Manoah realized t... Click to read the verse Judges 13:21-22 Click to read the verse Judges 13:21-22

Proverbs 12:13 - An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:13

1 Corinthians 10:4 - and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:4

Exodus 4:13 - But Moses said, “O Lord, please send someone else to do it.” Click to read the verse Exodus 4:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 4:13

Genesis 48:5 - “Now then, your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here will be reckoned as min... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:5

Deuteronomy 33:17 - In majesty he is like a firstborn bull; his horns are the horns of a wild ox. With them he will... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:17

Genesis 49:22 - “Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches climb over a wall. Click to read the verse Genesis 49:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:22

Numbers 26:28-37 - The descendants of Joseph by their clans through Manasseh and Ephraim were: Click to read the verse Numbers 26:28-37 Click to read the verse Numbers 26:28-37

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

Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people tha... Click to read the verse Titus 2:14 Click to read the verse Titus 2:14

1 Corinthians 10:9 - We should not test the Lord, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:9

John 17:15 - My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. Click to read the verse John 17:15 Click to read the verse John 17:15

Psalms 34:22 - The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:22 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:22

2 Timothy 4:18 - The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:18 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:18

Exodus 23:20-21 - God’s Angel to Prepare the Way “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the ... Click to read the verse Exodus 23:20-21 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:20-21

2 Chronicles 7:14 - if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and t... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:14 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:14

Isaiah 47:4 - Our Redeemer—the Lord Almighty is his name— is the Holy One of Israel. Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:4

Acts 15:17 - that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord... Click to read the verse Acts 15:17 Click to read the verse Acts 15:17

Psalms 121:7 - The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; Click to read the verse Psalms 121:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 121:7

Amos 9:12 - so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name,” declares t... Click to read the verse Amos 9:12 Click to read the verse Amos 9:12

Numbers 1:46 - The total number was 603,550. Click to read the verse Numbers 1:46 Click to read the verse Numbers 1:46

Romans 8:23 - Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wai... Click to read the verse Romans 8:23 Click to read the verse Romans 8:23

Deuteronomy 28:10 - Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they wi... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:10

Genesis 1:21-22 - So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the ... Click to read the verse Genesis 1:21-22 Click to read the verse Genesis 1:21-22

Judges 2:1-4 - The Angel of the Lord at Bokim The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bokim and said, “I ... Click to read the verse Judges 2:1-4 Click to read the verse Judges 2:1-4

Joshua 17:17 - But Joshua said to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—“You are numerous and very power... Click to read the verse Joshua 17:17 Click to read the verse Joshua 17:17

Psalms 34:2 - My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:2

Acts 7:30-35 - “After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in th... Click to read the verse Acts 7:30-35 Click to read the verse Acts 7:30-35

Jeremiah 14:9 - Why are you like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? You are among us, O... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:9

Exodus 3:2 - There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw tha... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:2 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:2

Psalms 34:6 - This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:6

2 Thessalonians 3:3 - But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Psalms 31:5 - Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth. Click to read the verse Psalms 31:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:5

Ecclesiastes 5:6 - Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow wa... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6

2 Timothy 3:11 - persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, th... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:11 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:11

1 Samuel 26:24 - As surely as I valued your life today, so may the Lord value my life and deliver me from all tr... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:24 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:24

Psalms 54:7 - For he has delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes. Click to read the verse Psalms 54:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 54:7

2 Samuel 4:9 - David answered Recab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as t... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 4:9 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 4:9

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

1 Kings 1:29 - The king then took an oath: “As surely as the Lord lives, who has delivered me out of every tro... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:29 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:29

Psalms 71:23 - My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I, whom you have redeemed. Click to read the verse Psalms 71:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:23

Zechariah 3:1 - Clean Garments for the High Priest Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the... Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:1 Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:1

Jeremiah 15:21 - “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the cruel.” Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:21

Lamentations 3:58 - O Lord, you took up my case; you redeemed my life. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:58 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:58

Acts 12:15 - “You’re out of your mind,” they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, “I... Click to read the verse Acts 12:15 Click to read the verse Acts 12:15

Isaiah 29:22 - Therefore this is what the Lord, who redeemed Abraham, says to the house of Jacob: “No longer w... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:22

Luke 11:4 - Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into tem... Click to read the verse Luke 11:4 Click to read the verse Luke 11:4