Genesis 48:11

Modern English Version

Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your children also.”

Cross References

Genesis 37:33

He knew it and said, “It is my son’s coat. A wild beast has devoured him. Joseph has without a doubt been torn into pieces.”

Genesis 37:35

All his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. And he said, “For I will go down into the grave mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.

Genesis 42:36

Then Jacob their father said to them, “You have bereaved me of my children! Joseph is no more, Simeon is no more, and you will take Benjamin away. All these things are against me.”

Genesis 45:26

They told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.” And Jacob’s heart stood still because he could not believe them.

Genesis 48:10

Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. So Joseph brought them near to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.

Genesis 48:12

So Joseph took them from beside his knees, and he bowed down with his face to the ground.

Psalm 128:6

Indeed, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father.

Ephesians 3:20

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us,