Genesis 48:14

New Living Translation

But Jacob crossed his arms as he reached out to lay his hands on the boys’ heads. He put his right hand on the head of Ephraim, though he was the younger boy, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, though he was the firstborn.

Cross References

Genesis 41:51

Joseph named his older son Manasseh, for he said, “God has made me forget all my troubles and everyone in my father’s family.”

Genesis 41:52

Joseph named his second son Ephraim, for he said, “God has made me fruitful in this land of my grief.”

Genesis 46:20

Joseph’s sons, born in the land of Egypt, were Manasseh and Ephraim. Their mother was Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, the priest of On.

Genesis 48:13

Then he positioned the boys in front of Jacob. With his right hand he directed Ephraim toward Jacob’s left hand, and with his left hand he put Manasseh at Jacob’s right hand.

Genesis 48:17

But Joseph was upset when he saw that his father placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head. So Joseph lifted it to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head.

Genesis 48:18

“No, my father,” he said. “This one is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.”

Psalm 110:1

The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.”

Psalm 118:16

The strong right arm of the Lord is raised in triumph. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things!

Exodus 15:6

“Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power. Your right hand, O Lord, smashes the enemy.

Numbers 2:18

“The divisions of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin are to camp on the west side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops: Tribe Leader Number Ephraim Elishama son of Ammihud 40,500

Numbers 8:10

When you present the Levites before the Lord, the people of Israel must lay their hands on them.

Numbers 8:18

Yes, I have claimed the Levites in place of all the firstborn sons of Israel.

Matthew 16:18

Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.

Matthew 19:13

One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.

Matthew 19:15

And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.

Matthew 6:5

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.

Luke 13:13

Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God!

Luke 4:40

As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed every one.

Acts 13:3

So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.

Acts 6:6

These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.

Deuteronomy 34:9

Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him, doing just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:22

Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.