Genesis 47:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and introduced him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing,

Cross References

Genesis 14:19

and said to Abram: “I bless you in the name of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.

Genesis 35:27

Jacob went to his father Isaac at Hebron, also called Mamre or Kiriath-Arba, where Isaac's father Abraham had lived as a foreigner.

Genesis 47:10

Then Jacob gave the king his blessing once again and left.

Genesis 47:8

and the king asked him, “How old are you?”

2 Samuel 14:22

Joab bowed very low and said, “Your Majesty, I thank you for giving your permission. It shows that you approve of me.”

2 Samuel 19:39

David's soldiers went on across the river, while he stayed behind to say goodbye to Barzillai and to wish him well. Barzillai returned home, but

1 Kings 1:47

And listen to this! David's officials told him, “We pray that your God will help Solomon to be an even greater king!” David was in his bed at the time, but he bowed

1 Kings 8:66

Then on the eighth day, he sent everyone home. They said goodbye and left, very happy, because of all the good things the LORD had done for his servant David and his people Israel.

2 Kings 4:29

“Gehazi, get ready and go to her house,” Elisha said. “Take along my walking stick, and when you get there, lay it on the boy's face. Don't stop to talk to anyone, even if they try to talk to you.”

Exodus 12:32

Take your sheep, goats, and cattle, and get out. But ask your God to be kind to me.”

Matthew 26:26

During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this and eat it. This is my body.”

Luke 22:19

Jesus took some bread in his hands and gave thanks for it. He broke the bread and handed it to his apostles. Then he said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Eat this as a way of remembering me!”

Joshua 14:13

Joshua prayed that God would help Caleb, then he gave Hebron to Caleb and his descendants.

Joshua 22:6

You've become rich from what you've taken from your enemies. You have big herds of cattle, lots of silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and plenty of clothes. Take everything home with you and share it with the people of your tribe. I pray that God will be kind to you. You are now free to go home. The tribes of Reuben and Gad started back to Gilead, their own land. Moses had given the land of Bashan to the East Manasseh tribe, so they started back along with Reuben and Gad. God had told Moses that these two and a half tribes should conquer Gilead and Bashan, and they had done so. Joshua had given land west of the River Jordan to the other half of the Manasseh tribe, so they stayed at Shiloh in the land of Canaan with the rest of the Israelites.

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honour God and respect the Emperor.

1 Samuel 2:20

Eli would always bless Elkanah and his wife and say, “Samuel was born in answer to your prayers. Now you have given him to the LORD. I pray that the LORD will bless you with more children to take his place.” After Eli had blessed them, Elkanah and Hannah would return home.