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Genesis 46:20 Β· KJV

"And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

18These are the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, even sixteen souls.
19The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.
20And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.
21And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
22These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view family legacy?

2

What does it mean for you to build a family?

3

When have you felt a connection to your heritage?

Life Application

family

Reflect on the importance of family traditions and values in your life.

faith

Consider how your faith influences your family dynamics.

People in This Verse

JosephBoth

Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his ability to interpret dreams. His story illustrates themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and divine purpose.

First appearance: Genesis 37:3

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

A powerful ancient civilization known for its pharaohs and pyramids, it was also the setting for Joseph's rise to power.

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