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Themes in Genesis 48

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Themes in Genesis 48

Genesis 48:1 (show verse)

Now it came about after these things that Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is sick.” So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim with him.

Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed

Genesis 48:2 (show verse)

When it was told to Jacob, “Behold, your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel collected his strength and sat up in the bed.

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Genesis 48:3 (show verse)

Then Jacob said to Joseph, “

God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me,

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Genesis 48:4 (show verse)

and He said to me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and numerous, and I will make you a company of peoples, and will give this land to your descendants after you for an everlasting possession.’

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Genesis 48:5 (show verse)

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

Adoption » Illustrated » Joseph's sons
Adoption » Adoption of children
Adoption » Of children. Instances of » Of joseph's sons
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Adoption of
Ephraim » Son of joseph
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Adopted by jacob
The tribe of Ephraim » Descended from joseph's second son adopted by jacob
Israel » Descendants » Levi » Consecrated
Manasseh » Son of joseph
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Manasseh » Tribe of » Adopted by jacob
The tribe of Manasseh » Descended from joseph's eldest son adopted by jacob
The tribes of israel » Manasseh and ephraim numbered among, instead of joseph and levi

Genesis 48:6 (show verse)

But your offspring that have been born after them shall be yours; they shall be called by the names of their brothers in their inheritance.

Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed

Now as for me, when I came from Paddan, Rachel died, to my sorrow, in the land of Canaan on the journey, when there was still some distance to go to Ephrath; and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).”

Bethlehem » A city » A city southwest of jerusalem » Called ephratah and ephrath
Bethlehem » A city » A city southwest of jerusalem » Rachel dies and is buried at
Ephratah » Also called ephrath » The ancient name of beth-lehem-judah
jacob » Journey » Rachel » death
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Rachel » Her death and burial

Genesis 48:8 (show verse)

When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?”

Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed

Genesis 48:9 (show verse)

Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” So he said, “Bring them to me, please, that I may bless them.”

Children » The gift of God
Home » Children » The gift of God
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed

Genesis 48:10 (show verse)

Now the eyes of Israel were so dim from age that he could not see. Then Joseph brought them close to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.

Blindness » From old age
Blindness » Instances of » jacob
Kiss » Of affection
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Dimness of vision in old age

Genesis 48:11 (show verse)

Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face, and behold, God has let me see your children as well.”

Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob

Genesis 48:12 (show verse)

Then Joseph took them from his knees, and bowed with his face to the ground.

Children » Instances of » Joseph
Head » Parts of, mentioned » The face
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed

Genesis 48:13 (show verse)

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.

the First-born » Privileges of » Precedence in the family
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph

Genesis 48:14 (show verse)

But Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head, crossing his hands, although Manasseh was the firstborn.

Adoption » Illustrated » Joseph's sons
Adoption » Of children. Instances of » Of joseph's sons
Ephraim » Son of joseph
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
the First-born » Privileges of » Precedence in the family
Hand » In consecration
hands » Laying on of » In blessing
hands » Imposition of, used in » Blessing
Imposition of hands » In blessing
Laying on of hands » In blessing
Manasseh » Son of joseph
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph

Genesis 48:15 (show verse)

He blessed Joseph, and said,
“The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked,

The God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day,

Birthright » Set aside » That of manasseh
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » Acknowledged by the old testament saints
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Set aside: that of manasseh
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Manasseh
Food » From God
jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Acknowledged by old testament saints
natural Life » Be thankful for » The supply of its wants
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bless them
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph
The Providence of God » To be acknowledged » In our daily support
Veneration » For parents

Genesis 48:16 (show verse)

The angel who has redeemed me from all evil,

Bless the lads;

And may my name live on in them,
And the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac;
And may they grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.”

Adoption » Illustrated » Joseph's sons
Adoption » Of children. Instances of » Of joseph's sons
Birthright » Set aside » That of manasseh
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by men
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Set aside: that of manasseh
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Manasseh
jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Acknowledged by old testament saints
Jesus Christ » Names of » Angel
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph
Protection » Exemplified » jacob
Redemption » Is from » All evil
Veneration » For parents

Genesis 48:17 (show verse)

When Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on Ephraim’s head, it displeased him; and he grasped his father’s hand to remove it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head.

Birthright » Set aside » That of manasseh
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Set aside: that of manasseh
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Manasseh
jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph

Genesis 48:18 (show verse)

Joseph said to his father, “Not so, my father, for this one is the firstborn. Place your right hand on his head.”

Genesis 48:19 (show verse)

But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know; he also will become a people and he also will be great. However, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations.”

Birthright » Set aside » That of manasseh
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Set aside: that of manasseh
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Manasseh
Israel » Prophecies » Concerning
jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph

Genesis 48:20 (show verse)

He blessed them that day, saying,

“By you Israel will pronounce blessing, saying,
‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh!’”
Thus he put Ephraim before Manasseh.

Birthright » Set aside » That of manasseh
Ephraim » Second son of joseph » Blessed before manasseh; prophecies concerning
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Set aside: that of manasseh
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Manasseh
jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons
Manasseh » Son of joseph and asenath » Adopted by jacob on his deathbed
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph

Genesis 48:21 (show verse)

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Behold, I am about to die, but God will be with you, and bring you back to the land of your fathers.

jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons

Genesis 48:22 (show verse)

I give you one portion more than your brothers, which I took from the hand of the Amorite with my sword and my bow.”

Adoption » Illustrated » Joseph's sons
Adoption » Of children. Instances of » Of joseph's sons
Amorites » Given to descendants of abraham
the Amorites » Jacob took a portion from
military Arms » Offensive: » Bow and arrows
the Bow » An instrument of war
Children » Parents, duty to » Partiality toward
Home » Parental indulgence » Partiality of parents
jacob » Gives the land of the amorites to joseph
jacob » His benediction upon joseph and his two sons
Joseph » Son of jacob » His father's favorite child
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Partiality
Parents » Partiality of » Jacob for joseph
Partiality » Parents
Swords » Was used » By the patriarchs