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Genesis 48:16 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.
15And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day,
16The 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.
17And 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.
18And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek blessings for your loved ones?

2

What does it mean for you to carry a legacy?

3

When have you felt the presence of divine guidance in your life?

Life Application

faith

Pray for the next generation, asking for God's blessings and guidance in their lives.

legacy

Consider how you can pass on your values and faith to those who come after you.

People in This Verse

Jacob (Israel)OT

The son of Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob is a patriarch of the Israelites who had twelve sons. His life was marked by struggles and divine encounters.

First appearance: Genesis 25:26

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

The land where Jacob blessed his grandsons, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Israelites.

Connection to Jesus

typology

The Angel who redeemed Jacob can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who redeems humanity from evil.

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