Genesis 48:14

New International Reader's Version

But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim’s head. He did it even though Ephraim was the younger son. He crossed his arms and put his left hand on Manasseh’s head. He did it even though Manasseh was the older son.

Cross References

Genesis 41:51

Joseph named his first son Manasseh. That’s because he said, “God has made me forget all my trouble and my father’s whole family.”

Genesis 41:52

He named the second son Ephraim. That’s because he said, “God has given me children in the land where I’ve suffered so much.”

Genesis 46:20

In Egypt, Asenath had Manasseh and Ephraim by Joseph. Asenath was the daughter of Potiphera. Potiphera was the priest of On.

Genesis 48:13

He placed Ephraim on his right, toward Israel’s left hand. He placed Manasseh on his left, toward Israel’s right hand. Then he brought them close to Israel.

Genesis 48:17

Joseph saw his father putting his right hand on Ephraim’s head. And Joseph didn’t like it. So he took hold of his father’s hand to move it over to Manasseh’s head.

Genesis 48:18

Joseph said to him, “No, my father. Here’s my older son. Put your right hand on his head.”

Psalm 110:1

The Lord says to my lord, “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your control.”

Psalm 118:16

The Lord’s powerful right hand has won the battle! The Lord’s powerful right hand has done mighty things!”

Exodus 15:6

“Lord, your right hand was majestic and powerful. Lord, your right hand destroyed your enemies.

Numbers 2:18

The groups of the camp of Ephraim will be on the west side. They will be under their flag. The leader of the tribe of Ephraim is Elishama, the son of Ammihud.

Numbers 8:10

You must bring the Levites to me. The Israelites must place their hands on them.

Numbers 8:18

And I have taken the Levites in place of all the sons born first in Israel.

Matthew 16:18

Here is what I tell you. You are Peter. On this rock I will build my church. The gates of hell will not be strong enough to destroy it.

Matthew 19:13

Some people brought little children to Jesus. They wanted him to place his hands on the children and pray for them. But the disciples told them not to do it.

Matthew 19:15

Jesus placed his hands on them to bless them. Then he went on from there.

Matthew 6:5

“When you pray, do not be like those who only pretend to be holy. They love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners. They want to be seen by other people. What I’m about to tell you is true. They have received their complete reward.

Luke 13:13

Then he put his hands on her. Right away she stood up straight and praised God.

Luke 4:40

At sunset, people brought to Jesus all who were sick. He placed his hands on each one and healed them.

Acts 13:3

The prophets and teachers fasted and prayed. They placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul. Then they sent them off.

Acts 6:6

The group brought them to the apostles. Then the apostles prayed and placed their hands on them.

Deuteronomy 34:9

Joshua, the son of Nun, was filled with wisdom. That’s because Moses had placed his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to Joshua. They did what the Lord had commanded Moses.

1 Timothy 4:14

Don’t fail to use the gift the Holy Spirit gave you. He gave it to you through a prophecy from God. It was given when the elders placed their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:22

Don’t be too quick to place your hands on others to set them apart to serve God. Don’t take part in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.