For Israel's eyes were clouded by reason of his great age, and he was unable to see clearly. And when they were placed up against him, he kissed and embraced them.
Genesis 48:8 - Catholic Public Domain Version Then, seeing his sons, he said to him: "Who are these?" Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When Israel [almost blind] saw Joseph's sons, he said, Who are these? American Standard Version (1901) And Israel beheld Joseph’s sons, and said, Who are these? Common English Bible When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then seeing his sons, he said to him: Who are these? English Standard Version 2016 When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” |
For Israel's eyes were clouded by reason of his great age, and he was unable to see clearly. And when they were placed up against him, he kissed and embraced them.
He responded, "They are my sons, whom God gave to me as a gift in this place." "Bring them to me," he said, "so that I may bless them."
Seek the Lord and live. Otherwise, the house of Joseph may be destroyed with fire, and it will devour, and there will be no one who can extinguish Bethel.