Genesis 48:10

New International Reader's Version

Israel’s eyes were weak because he was old. He couldn’t see very well. So Joseph brought his sons close to him. His father kissed them and hugged them.

Cross References

Genesis 27:1

Isaac had become old. His eyes were so weak he couldn’t see anymore. One day he called for his older son Esau. He said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” he answered.

Genesis 27:27

So Jacob went to him and kissed him. When Isaac smelled the clothes, he gave Jacob his blessing. He said, “It really is the smell of my son. It’s like the smell of a field that the Lord has blessed.

Genesis 31:55

Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters. He gave them his blessing. Then he left and returned home.

Genesis 45:15

Joseph kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After that, his brothers talked with him.

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I’d see your face again. But now God has let me see your children too.”

Genesis 48:8

Israel saw Joseph’s sons. He asked, “Who are they?”

1 Kings 19:20

Then Elisha left his oxen. He ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss my father and mother goodbye,” he said. “Then I’ll come with you.” “Go back,” Elijah replied. “What have I done to you?”

Ecclesiastes 12:3

Remember your Creator before those who guard the house tremble with old age. That’s when strong men will be bent over. The women who grind grain will stop because there are so few of them left. Those who look through the windows won’t be able to see very well.

Isaiah 59:1

People of Israel, the Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you. His ears aren’t too deaf to hear your cry for help.

Isaiah 6:10

Make the hearts of these people stubborn. Plug up their ears. Close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes. They might hear with their ears. They might understand with their hearts. And they might turn to me and be healed.”

Deuteronomy 34:7

Moses was 120 years old when he died. But his eyesight was still good. He was still very strong.

1 Samuel 3:2

One night Eli was lying down in his usual place. His eyes were becoming so weak he couldn’t see very well.

1 Samuel 4:15

Eli was 98 years old. His eyes were so bad he couldn’t see.