Genesis 48:11

The Passion Translation

Tearfully, Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I’d see your face again, and now, God has let me see my grandchildren as well!”

Cross References

Genesis 37:33

Jacob recognized it instantly and cried out, “It’s my son’s robe! Some wild animal must have killed him. My son Joseph has been torn to pieces!”

Genesis 37:35

All his sons and daughters came and tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. He told them, “No, I will mourn for him the rest of my life, until I join my son in the realm of the dead.” Joseph’s father wept and wept for his son.

Genesis 42:36

Their father Jacob said to his sons, “You have taken away my children! First, Joseph is gone, and now, Simeon! And now, you want to take Benjamin from me! Everything is against me!”

Genesis 45:26

When they arrived, they ran to their father and announced, “Joseph is still alive! Not only that, he is the ruler of all Egypt!” The news so stunned Jacob that he nearly fainted. He could not believe his ears!

Genesis 48:10

Now Israel could barely see, for his eyes were failing because of old age. So, Joseph brought his sons closer to him, and Joseph’s father, their grandfather, hugged and kissed them.

Genesis 48:12

Joseph then removed them from his father’s knees and bowed low in respect before his father with his face to the ground.

Psalm 128:6

And may you be surrounded by your grandchildren. Happiness to you! And happiness to Israel!

Proverbs 17:6

Grandparents have the crowning glory of life: grandchildren! And it’s only proper for children to take pride in their parents.

Ephesians 3:20

Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you.