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Genesis 48:8-10
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Joseph Seeks Blessings for His Sons

8 Just then, Israel saw Joseph’s sons and asked, “Who are these?”

9 “These are my sons,” Joseph replied.[a] “God gave them to me here in Egypt.”[b]

“Please bring them close to me,” Jacob[c] said, “so I can bless them.”

10 Now Israel’s eyesight had become poor[d] from age. Because he couldn’t see well, Joseph brought them close to him, and Israel[e] kissed them both and embraced them.

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  1. Genesis 48:9 Lit. replied to his father
  2. Genesis 48:9 The Heb. lacks in Egypt
  3. Genesis 48:9 Lit. he
  4. Genesis 48:10 Lit. dim
  5. Genesis 48:10 Lit. he
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