Genesis 48:11
And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face, and, lo, God has let me see thy seed also.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
12And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
Cross References
Genesis 37:33And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat. An evil beast has devoured him; Joseph is without doubt torn in pieces.
Genesis 42:36And Jacob their father said to them, Ye have bereaved me of my sons. Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away. All these things are against me.
Psalms 128:6Yea, see thou thy son's sons. Peace be upon Israel.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 48:9-22
Jacob Blesses the Sons of Joseph; Jacob's Dying Prophecy. ( b. c. 1689.) 8 And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? 9 And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them. 10 Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them. 11 And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God… Read the whole commentary →