Genesis 48:13

“And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand, and brought them near unto him.”

"And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand, and brought them near unto him." - Genesis 48:13
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What does Genesis 48:13 mean?

Genesis 48:13 (KJV) states: "And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near unto him." This particular verse comes from the story of Jacob blessing his grandsons…

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Blessings in Proper Position: The Story of Ephraim and Manasseh

In Genesis 48:13 (KJV), we find a pivotal moment in the narrative of Joseph and his family as he brings his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, before their grandfather, Jacob, for a blessing. The verse reads: "And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's…

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A Prayer for Generational Blessings and Divine Guidance

Almighty God, As I come before You in prayer, I am inspired by the profound act of love and intentionality displayed in Genesis 48:13, where Joseph brought his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, before his father Jacob to receive a blessing. O Lord, You are the engraver of our…

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Genesis 48:13 - "And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near unto him."
Genesis 24-48
Genesis 48:8 - "And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these?"
Jeremiah 48:13 - "And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Beth-el their confidence."
Genesis 31:48 - "And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;"
Leviticus 13:48 - "Whether it be in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin;"
Genesis 48:3 - "And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,"
Genesis 48:12 - "And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth."
"And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these?" - Genesis 48:8
Matthew 13:48 - "Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away."
Psalms 48:13 - "Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following."
Genesis 48:6 - "And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be thine, and shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance."
Acts 13:48 - "And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed."
Genesis 48:18 - "And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head."
Genesis 48:21 - "And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers."
Genesis 48:2 - "And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed."
Genesis 48:11 - "And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed."
Genesis 48:1 - "And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim."
Genesis 48:22 - "Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow."
Genesis 48:20 - "And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraim before Manasseh."
Genesis 48:10 - "Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them."
Isaiah 48:13 - "Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together."
Genesis 48:15 - "¶ 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,"
Genesis 48:4 - "And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession."
Genesis 48:14 - "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."
Genesis 48:5 - "¶ And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine."
"And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Beth-el their confidence." - Jeremiah 48:13
Genesis 48:9 - "And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them."
Genesis 48:16 - "The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."