Genesis 48:8-10

New International Version

⁸When Israel^(A) saw the sons of Joseph,^(B) he asked, “Who are these?”

⁹“They are the sons God has given me here,”^(C) Joseph said to his father.

Then Israel said, “Bring them to me so I may bless^(D) them.”

¹⁰Now Israel’s eyes were failing because of old age, and he could hardly see.^(E) So Joseph brought his sons close to him, and his father kissed them^(F) and embraced them.^(G)

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Genesis 48:8-10

New King James Version

⁸Then Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?”

⁹Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me in this place.”

And he said, “Please bring them to me, and ^(A)I will bless them.” ¹⁰Now ^(B)the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. Then Joseph brought them near him, and he ^(C)kissed them and embraced them.

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Genesis 48:8-10

English Standard Version

⁸When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said, “Who are these?” ⁹Joseph said to his father, ^(A)“They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” And he said, “Bring them to me, please, that ^(B)I may bless them.” ¹⁰Now ^(C)the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. So Joseph brought them near him, ^(D)and he kissed them and embraced them.