World English Bible
Genesis 48:9
“Joseph said to his father, "They are my sons, whom God has given me here." He said, "Please bring them to me, and I will bless them.”
Verse in context — Genesis 48
As for me, when I came from Paddan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when there was still some distance to come to Ephrath, and I buried her there in the way to Ephrath (the same is Bethlehem).
Israel saw Joseph's sons, and said, "Who are these?
Joseph said to his father, "They are my sons, whom God has given me here." He said, "Please bring them to me, and I will bless them.
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he couldn't see. He brought them near to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
Israel said to Joseph, "I didn't think I would see your face, and behold, God has let me see your seed also.
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The book of beginnings, describing creation, humanity’s fall, God’s promises, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).
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