Genesis 48:19
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19 But his father refused. “I know, my son; I know,” he replied. “Manasseh will also become a great people, but his younger brother will become even greater. And his descendants will become a multitude of nations.”
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Deuteronomy 33:17
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17 Joseph has the majesty of a young bull;
he has the horns of a wild ox.
He will gore distant nations,
even to the ends of the earth.
This is my blessing for the multitudes of Ephraim
and the thousands of Manasseh.”
Genesis 17:20-21
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20 As for Ishmael, I will bless him also, just as you have asked. I will make him extremely fruitful and multiply his descendants. He will become the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation. 21 But my covenant will be confirmed with Isaac, who will be born to you and Sarah about this time next year.”
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Numbers 1:33-35
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32-33 Ephraim son of Joseph | 40,500 |
34-35 Manasseh son of Joseph | 32,200 |
Genesis 25:28
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28 Isaac loved Esau because he enjoyed eating the wild game Esau brought home, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
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Revelation 7:8
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8 from Zebulun | 12,000 |
from Joseph | 12,000 |
from Benjamin | 12,000 |
Revelation 7:6
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6 from Asher | 12,000 |
from Naphtali | 12,000 |
from Manasseh | 12,000 |
Ezekiel 27:10
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10 “Men from distant Persia, Lydia, and Libya[a] served in your great army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls, giving you great honor.
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- 27:10 Hebrew Paras, Lud, and Put.
Isaiah 7:17
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17 “Then the Lord will bring things on you, your nation, and your family unlike anything since Israel broke away from Judah. He will bring the king of Assyria upon you!”
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Ruth 4:11-12
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11 Then the elders and all the people standing in the gate replied, “We are witnesses! May the Lord make this woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, from whom all the nation of Israel descended! May you prosper in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem. 12 And may the Lord give you descendants by this young woman who will be like those of our ancestor Perez, the son of Tamar and Judah.”
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Deuteronomy 1:10
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10 The Lord your God has increased your population, making you as numerous as the stars!
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Numbers 2:19-21
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18-19 “The divisions of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin are to camp on the west side of the Tabernacle, beneath their family banners. These are the names of the tribes, their leaders, and the numbers of their registered troops:
Tribe | Leader | Number |
---|---|---|
Ephraim | Elishama son of Ammihud | 40,500 |
20-21 Manasseh | Gamaliel son of Pedahzur | 32,200 |
Genesis 48:14
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14 But Jacob crossed his arms as he reached out to lay his hands on the boys’ heads. He put his right hand on the head of Ephraim, though he was the younger boy, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, though he was the firstborn.
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