Genesis 48:17

And Joseph saw that his father had laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim and it was displeasing in his eyes,—so he took hold of his father’s hand to remove it from off the head of Ephraim, on to the head of Manasseh.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father’s hand, to remove it from Ephraim’s head unto Manasseh’s head.

In Context

16The 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!

18And Joseph said unto his father—Not so, my father! for, this, is the firstborn, lay thy right hand upon his head.

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Cross References

Genesis 38:10And it was displeasing, in the eyes of Yahweh what he had done,—so he put, him also, to death,

Numbers 11:1And it came to pass that when the people were giving themselves up to murmuring, it was grievous in the ears of Yahweh,—so Yahweh hearkened, and kindled was his anger, and the fire of Yahweh burned among them, and consumed the uttermost part of the camp.

1 Samuel 16:7But Yahweh said unto Samuel—Do not regard his countenance, or the height of his stature, for I have rejected him,—for it is not what man looketh to but what God looketh to. For, man, looketh to the outward appearance, but, Yahweh, looketh to the heart.

1 Chronicles 21:7And it was displeasing in the eyes of God, concerning this thing,—therefore smote he Israel.

Romans 9:7Neither, because they are seed of Abraham, are all children,—but, In Isaac, shall there be called unto thee a seed.

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 →

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