Now Israel's eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly see. Joseph brought his sons to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them. Cross References Genesis 27:1When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, "My son." "Here I am," Esau replied. Genesis 27:27 So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: "Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed. Genesis 48:8 When Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, "Who are these?" Genesis 48:11 "I never expected to see your face again," Israel said to Joseph, "but now God has let me see your children as well." Deuteronomy 34:7 Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished. 1 Samuel 3:2 And at that time Eli, whose eyesight had grown so dim that he could not see, was lying in his room. Ecclesiastes 12:3 on the day the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men stoop, when those grinding cease because they are few, and those watching through windows see dimly, Chapter Outline 1. Joseph with his sons visits his sick father.2. Jacob strengthens himself to bless them. 3. He repeats God's promise. 5. He takes Ephraim and Manasseh as his own sons. 7. He tells Joseph of his mother's grave. 8. He blesses Ephraim and Manasseh. 17. He prefers the younger before the elder. 21. He prophesies their return to Canaan. Jump to Previous Able Age Clear Cleaveth Close Couldn't Dim Embraced Eyes Failing Folding Hardly Israel Israel's Joseph Kiss Kissed Kisseth Longer Nearer Nigh UnableJump to Next Able Age Clear Cleaveth Close Couldn't Dim Embraced Eyes Failing Folding Hardly Israel Israel's Joseph Kiss Kissed Kisseth Longer Nearer Nigh Unable |
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