Genesis 48:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Then Joseph took the boys off Israel’s lap, and they bowed down in front of his father.

Cross References

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was the governor of Egypt at the time. He was the one who checked the sale of grain to people who came to Egypt to buy it. Joseph’s brothers came to him and bowed before him.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents the way the Lord wants, because this is the right thing to do.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children say good things about her. Her husband brags about her and says,

2 Kings 4:37

Then the Shunammite woman went into the room and bowed down at Elisha’s feet. Then she picked up her son and went out.

1 Kings 2:19

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to talk with him. When the king saw her, he stood up, bowed before her, and then sat back down. He told some servants to bring another throne for his mother, and she sat down at his right side.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show honor to old people. Stand up when they come into the room. And show respect to your leaders. I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:3

“Each of you must honor your mother and father and keep my special days of rest. I am the Lord your God!

Exodus 34:8

Then Moses quickly bowed to the ground and worshiped the Lord. Moses said,

Exodus 20:12

“You must honor and respect your father and your mother. Do this so that you will have a full life in the land that the Lord your God gives you.

Genesis 33:3

Jacob himself went out before them. While he was walking toward his brother Esau, he bowed down to the ground seven times.

Genesis 23:7

Abraham got up and bowed to the people.

Genesis 19:1

That evening the two angels came to the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting near the city gates and saw them. He got up and went to them. He bowed to show respect and said, “Sirs, please come to my house, and I will serve you. There you can wash your feet and stay the night. Then tomorrow you can continue your journey.” The angels answered, “No, we will stay the night in the city square.”

Genesis 18:2

He looked up and saw three men standing in front of him. When he saw the men, he ran to them and bowed before them.

Genesis 48:11

Then Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I would see your face again. But look! God has let me see you and your children.”

Genesis 48:13

Joseph put Ephraim on his right side and Manasseh on his left side. (So Ephraim was on Israel’s left side, and Manasseh was on Israel’s right side.)