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.”

"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 48:20
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What does Genesis 48:20 mean?

Sure, Genesis 48:20 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraang them, putting Ephraim before Manasseh." This verse is a part of the blessing that…

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A Prayer of Blessing Inspired by Genesis 48:20

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, grateful for Your word and the lessons it imparts. As we reflect on the profound blessing pronounced by Jacob over his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh, in Genesis 48:20, we are reminded of the power and significance…

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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."
A man of Middle-Eastern descent wearing middle-eastern clothing crosses his arms and places his hands on two young boys who are also dressed in historical Middle-Eastern clothing. Ephraim and Manasseh, who are receiving the blessing, stand humbly and reverently. Ephraim, slighted in front of Manasseh, represents the text from Genesis 48:20. The scene conveys a strong sense of spirituality, reverence, and historical context, with softly glowing light and an ethereal atmosphere. The style should reflect the characteristics of digital painting, where the rich textures and bold strokes are visible.
An man of Middle-Eastern descent wearing middle-eastern clothing is sitting on the edge of his bed. He is reaching out to his two young grandsons, and crosses his arms and places his hands on the two young boys who are also dressed in historical Middle-Eastern clothing. Ephraim and Manasseh, who are receiving the blessing, stand humbly and reverently. Ephraim, slighted in front of Manasseh, represents the text from Genesis 48:20. The scene conveys a strong sense of spirituality, reverence, and historical context, with softly glowing light and an ethereal atmosphere. The style should reflect the characteristics of digital painting, where the rich textures and bold strokes are visible.
A man of Middle-Eastern descent wearing middle-eastern clothing crosses his arms and places his hands on two young boys who are also dressed in historical Middle-Eastern clothing. Ephraim and Manasseh, who are receiving the blessing, stand humbly and reverently. Ephraim, slighted in front of Manasseh, represents the text from Genesis 48:20. The scene conveys a strong sense of spirituality, reverence, and historical context, with softly glowing light and an ethereal atmosphere. The style should reflect the characteristics of digital painting, where the rich textures and bold strokes are visible.
An man of Middle-Eastern descent wearing middle-eastern clothing is sitting on the edge of his bed. He is reaching out to his two young grandsons, and crosses his arms and places his hands on the two young boy's heads. The two boys are also dressed in historical Middle-Eastern clothing. Ephraim and Manasseh, who are receiving the blessing, stand humbly and reverently. Ephraim, slighted in front of Manasseh, represents the text from Genesis 48:20. The scene conveys a strong sense of spirituality, reverence, and historical context, with softly glowing light and an ethereal atmosphere. The style should reflect the characteristics of digital painting, where the rich textures and bold strokes are visible.
Genesis 24-48
Genesis 48:8 - "And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these?"
Ezekiel 20:48 - "And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched."
Jeremiah 48:20 - "Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,"
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;"
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
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."
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."
Ezekiel 48:20 - "All the oblation shall be five and twenty thousand by five and twenty thousand: ye shall offer the holy oblation foursquare, with the possession of the city."
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 20
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 48:10 - "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."
"And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched." - Ezekiel 20:48
Genesis 20-18
Genesis 20-13
Genesis 20-16
Genesis 15:20
Genesis 20-4