Genesis 48:11

Revised Standard Version

And Israel said to Joseph, “I had not thought to see your face; and lo, God has let me see your children also.”

Cross References

Genesis 37:33

And he recognized it, and said, “It is my son's robe; a wild beast has devoured him; Joseph is without doubt torn to pieces.”

Genesis 37:35

All his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted, and said, “No, I shall go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.” Thus his father wept for him.

Genesis 42:36

And Jacob their father said to them, “You have bereaved me of my children: Joseph is no more, and Simeon is no more, and now you would take Benjamin; all this has come upon me.”

Genesis 45:26

And they told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” And his heart fainted, for he did 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 him; and he kissed them and embraced them.

Genesis 48:12

Then Joseph removed them from his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

Psalm 128:6

May you see your children's children! Peace be upon Israel!

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of sons is their fathers.

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,