For Israel's eyes were dim by reason of his great age, and he could not see clearly. And when they were brought to him, he kissed and embraced them.
Genesis 48:8 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 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?” Catholic Public Domain 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 dim by reason of his great age, and he could not see clearly. And when they were brought to him, he kissed and embraced them.
He answered: They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said: Bring them to me that I may bless them.
Seek ye the Lord, and live: lest the house of Joseph be burnt with fire, and it shall devour, and there shall be none to quench Bethel.