Genesis 48:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But Israel stretched out his right hand and placed it on Ephraim’s head, though he was the younger; and crossing his hands, he placed his left hand on Manasseh’s head, even though Manasseh was the firstborn.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younr, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Israel{H3478} stretched out{H7971} his right hand,{H3225} and laid{H7896} it upon Ephraim's{H669} head,{H7218} who was the younger,{H6810} and his left hand{H8040} upon Manasseh's{H4519} head,{H7218} guiding{H7919} his hands{H3027} wittingly;{H7919} for Manasseh{H4519} was the first-born.{H1060}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Israel{H3478} stretched out{H7971}{(H8799)} his right hand{H3225}, and laid{H7896}{(H8799)} it upon Ephraim's{H669} head{H7218}, who was the younger{H6810}, and his left hand{H8040} upon Manasseh's{H4519} head{H7218}, guiding{H7919} his hands{H3027} wittingly{H7919}{(H8765)}; for Manasseh{H4519} was the firstborn{H1060}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And Israel stretched out his righte hande and layde it apon Ephraims head which was the yonger and his lyft hade apon Manasses heed crossinge his handes for manasses was the elder.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But Israel stretched out his right hande, & layed it vpo ye heade of Ephraim ye yogest & his left hande vpo Manasses heade, & did so wyttingly wt his handes, for Manasses was ye firstborne.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But Israel stretched out his right hand, and layde it on Ephraims head, which was the yonger, and his left hande vpon Manassehs head (directing his handes of purpose) for Manasseh was the elder.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Israel stretched out his ryght hande, and layed it vppon Ephraims head, which was the younger: and his left hande vpon Manasses head, guydyng his hande wyttyngly, for Manasses was the first borne.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid [it] upon Ephraim's head, who [was] the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh [was] the firstborn.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Israel putteth out his right hand, and placeth `it' upon the head of Ephraim, who `is' the younger, and his left hand upon the head of Manasseh; he hath guided his hands wisely, for Manasseh `is' the first-born.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the first-born.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the first-born.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And Israel, stretching out his right hand, put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, crossing his hands on purpose, for Manasseh was the older.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Israel stretched out his right hand and placed it on Ephraim’s head, although he was the younger. Crossing his hands, he put his left hand on Manasseh’s head, for Manasseh was the firstborn.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 41:51 : 51 Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, 'God has made me forget all my hardship and my father’s household.'
  • Gen 46:20 : 20 In the land of Egypt, Joseph’s two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, were born to him by Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
  • Gen 48:18 : 18 Joseph said to his father, 'No, my father, this one is the firstborn; place your right hand on his head.'
  • Exod 15:6 : 6 Your right hand, LORD, is majestic in power. Your right hand, LORD, shatters the enemy.
  • Num 8:10 : 10 You shall bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites shall lay their hands on them.
  • Num 8:18 : 18 I have taken the Levites in place of all the firstborn among the Israelites.
  • Deut 34:9 : 9 Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the Lord had commanded Moses.
  • Ps 110:1 : 1 The Lord said to my lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."
  • Ps 118:16 : 16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord does valiantly.
  • Matt 6:5 : 5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
  • Matt 16:18 : 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
  • Matt 19:13 : 13 Then children were brought to Jesus for him to lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
  • Matt 19:15 : 15 After he laid his hands on them, he left from there.
  • Luke 4:40 : 40 When the sun was setting, people brought to Him all who had various diseases. Laying His hands on each of them, He healed them.
  • Luke 13:13 : 13 Then he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was straightened up and began praising God.
  • Acts 6:6 : 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
  • Acts 8:17-19 : 17 Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money. 19 He said, 'Give me this authority too, so that everyone I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.'
  • Acts 13:3 : 3 Then, after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
  • 1 Tim 4:14 : 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
  • 1 Tim 5:22 : 22 Do not be hasty in laying on hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Gen 48:8-13
    6 verses
    90%

    8 When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he asked, 'Who are these?'

    9 Joseph said to his father, 'They are my sons whom God has given to me here.' Israel said, 'Bring them to me, please, so I may bless them.'

    10 Now Israel’s eyes were failing due to old age—he could not see well. Joseph brought the boys near to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.

    11 Israel said to Joseph, 'I never expected to see your face again, but now God has even let me see your children.'

    12 Joseph removed the boys from Israel’s knees and bowed down with his face to the ground.

    13 Then Joseph took them both—Ephraim with his right hand toward Israel’s left, and Manasseh with his left hand toward Israel’s right—and brought them close to him.

  • Gen 48:15-22
    8 verses
    86%

    15 Then he blessed Joseph and said, 'The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked faithfully, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day,'

    16 'The Angel who redeemed me from all harm, may he bless these boys. May they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. May they grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.'

    17 When Joseph saw his father placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head, it displeased him; so he took hold of his father’s hand to move it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s.

    18 Joseph said to his father, 'No, my father, this one is the firstborn; place your right hand on his head.'

    19 But his father refused and said, 'I know, my son, I know. He too will become a people, and he too will be great. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his descendants will become a group of nations.'

    20 On that day, he blessed them and said, 'By you, Israel will pronounce this blessing: May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.' So he placed Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

    21 Then Israel said to Joseph, 'Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you back to the land of your ancestors.'

    22 And to you, I give one more portion than your brothers, the portion I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.

  • Gen 48:5-6
    2 verses
    75%

    5 'Now, your two sons who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you here will be mine. Ephraim and Manasseh will be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are.'

    6 'The children born to you after them will be yours. They will be recorded under the names of their brothers in their inheritance.'

  • Gen 48:1
    73%

    1 After these events, someone told Joseph, 'Your father is ill.' So Joseph took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, with him.

  • Gen 50:23
    73%

    23 He saw the third generation of Ephraim’s children, and also the children of Machir son of Manasseh were placed at birth on Joseph’s knees.

  • 1 Chr 5:2
    72%

    2 Though Judah became strong among his brothers and a leader came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

  • Gen 49:25-26
    2 verses
    72%

    25 Because of the God of your father, who helps you, because of the Almighty, who blesses you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, blessings of the breast and womb.

    26 The blessings of your father are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains, than the bounty of the age-old hills. Let all these rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince among his brothers.

  • Num 26:28
    71%

    28 The descendants of Joseph by their families: Manasseh and Ephraim.

  • Gen 41:51-52
    2 verses
    70%

    51 Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, 'God has made me forget all my hardship and my father’s household.'

    52 The second son he named Ephraim, saying, 'God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.'

  • Gen 33:2
    70%

    2 He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last.

  • Josh 17:1
    69%

    1 A portion of land was allotted to the tribe of Manasseh, for he was Joseph's firstborn. To Machir, the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, since he was a man of war, Gilead and Bashan were given.

  • Deut 33:16
    69%

    16 With the choicest gifts of the earth and its fullness, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the prince among his brothers.

  • Gen 46:28
    69%

    28 Jacob sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When they arrived in the land of Goshen,

  • Gen 47:29
    69%

    29 When the time of Israel’s death drew near, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, 'If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me steadfast love and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt.'

  • Gen 49:28
    69%

    28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing appropriate to him.

  • Gen 47:7
    68%

    7 Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

  • Gen 27:22-23
    2 verses
    68%

    22 So Jacob came close to his father Isaac, who touched him and said, 'The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.'

    23 He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau; so he blessed him.

  • Ezek 48:5
    68%

    5 Next to the territory of Manasseh, from the eastern border to the western border: Ephraim, one portion.

  • Josh 16:4
    68%

    4 So the sons of Joseph—Manasseh and Ephraim—received their inheritance.

  • Heb 11:21
    68%

    21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

  • Deut 21:17
    67%

    17 Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all he has. That son is the firstfruits of his strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him.

  • Gen 43:15
    67%

    15 So the men took the gifts, double the amount of silver, and Benjamin. They got up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

  • Gen 46:20
    67%

    20 In the land of Egypt, Joseph’s two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, were born to him by Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

  • Gen 43:33
    67%

    33 The men were seated before him in order of their ages, from the firstborn to the youngest, and they looked at each other in astonishment.

  • 1 Chr 1:34
    67%

    34 Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac were Esau and Israel.

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