Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
may He bless these boys.
And may they be called by my name
and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac,
and may they grow to be numerous within the land.
New American Standard Bible
And may my name
And the
And
King James Version
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
International Standard Version
the angel who has been rescuing me from all sorts of evil, bless these young men. May my name continue to live on within them, including the names of my ancestors Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a vast multitude throughout the earth."
A Conservative Version
the [heavenly] agent who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
American Standard Version
the angel who hath redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Amplified
The
Bless the boys;
And may my name live on in them [may they be worthy of having their names linked with mine],
And the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac;
And may they grow into a [great] multitude in the midst of the earth.”
Bible in Basic English
The angel who has been my saviour from all evil, send his blessing on these children: and let my name and the name of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac, be given to them; and let them become a great nation in the earth.
Darby Translation
the Angel that redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named upon them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the land!
Julia Smith Translation
The messenger redeeming me from all evil, shall bless the youths; and my name shall be called upon them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaak and they shall be increased into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
King James 2000
The Angel who redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be perpetuated in them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The angel who redeemed me from all evil, may he bless the boys. And through them let my name be perpetuated, and the name of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac. And let them multiply into many in the midst of the earth.
Modern King James verseion
the Angel who redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads. And let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and let them grow like the fishes into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the angel which hath delivered me from all evil, bless these lads: that they may be called after my name, and after my father Abraham and Isaac, and that they may grow and multiply upon the earth."
NET Bible
the Angel who has protected me from all harm -- bless these boys. May my name be named in them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. May they grow into a multitude on the earth."
New Heart English Bible
the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. Let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."
The Emphasized Bible
The Messenger - who hath been my redeemer from all evil - bless the lads! And may there be called upon them, my name, and the name of my fathers. Abraham and Isaac; And may they swarm into a multitude, in the midst of the earth!
Webster
The angel who hath redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac: and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
World English Bible
the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. Let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth."
Youngs Literal Translation
the Messenger who is redeeming me from all evil doth bless the youths, and my name is called upon them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and they increase into a multitude in the midst of the land.'
Themes
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
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 48:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ephraim's Greater Blessing
15
Then he blessed Joseph and said:
the God who has been my shepherd
may He bless these boys.
And may they be called by my name
and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac,
and may they grow to be numerous within the land.
Cross References
Psalm 34:22
and all who take refuge in Him will not be punished.
Psalm 121:7
He will protect your life.
Isaiah 63:9
and the Angel of His Presence saved them.
He redeemed them
because of His love and compassion;
He lifted them up and carried them
all the days of the past.
Amos 9:12
the remnant of Edom
and all the nations
that are called by My name
this is the Lord’s declaration—
He will do this.
Acts 15:17
may seek the Lord—
even all the Gentiles
who are called by My name,
declares the Lord who does these things,
Genesis 1:21-22
So God created the large sea-creatures
Genesis 16:7-13
The Angel of the Lord
Genesis 28:13-15
Yahweh was standing there beside him,
Genesis 31:11-13
In that dream the Angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’
Genesis 32:28
“Your name will no longer be Jacob,”
Genesis 48:5
Your two sons
Genesis 49:22
a fruitful vine beside a spring;
its branches
Exodus 1:7
But the Israelites were fruitful, increased rapidly, multiplied, and became extremely numerous
Exodus 3:2-6
Then the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire within a bush.
Exodus 23:20-21
“I am going to send an angel
Numbers 1:46
All those registered numbered 603,550.
Numbers 26:28-37
Deuteronomy 28:10
Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by Yahweh’s name, and they will stand in awe of you.
Deuteronomy 33:17
and horns like
he gores all the peoples with them
to the ends of the earth.
Such are the ten thousands of Ephraim,
and such are the thousands of Manasseh.
Joshua 17:17
So Joshua replied to Joseph’s family (that is, Ephraim and Manasseh), “You have many people and great strength. You will not have just one allotment,
Judges 2:1-4
The Angel of the Lord
Judges 6:21-24
The Angel of the Lord extended the tip of the staff that was in His hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. Fire came up from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the Angel of the Lord vanished from his sight.
Judges 13:21-22
The Angel of the Lord did not appear again to Manoah and his wife. Then Manoah realized that it was the Angel of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 7:14
and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Psalm 34:2
the humble will hear and be glad.
Psalm 34:7
around those who fear Him, and rescues them.
Isaiah 47:4
Yahweh of Hosts is His name.
Jeremiah 14:9
like a warrior unable to save?
Yet You are among us, Yahweh,
and we are called by Your name.
Don’t leave us!
Hosea 12:4-5
he wept and sought His favor.
He found him
and there He spoke with him.
Malachi 3:1
“See, I am going to send My messenger,
Matthew 6:13
John 17:15
Acts 7:30-35
After 40 years had passed, an angel
Romans 8:23
And not only that,
1 Corinthians 10:4
and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from a spiritual rock
1 Corinthians 10:9
Let us not test Christ as some of them did
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us
Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and he worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.