Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, “Who are these?” New Living Translation Then Jacob looked over at the two boys. “Are these your sons?” he asked. English Standard Version When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” Berean Standard Bible When Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, “Who are these?” King James Bible And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? New King James Version Then Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?” New American Standard Bible When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” NASB 1995 When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” NASB 1977 When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” Legacy Standard Bible Then Israel saw Joseph’s sons and said, “Who are these?” Amplified Bible When Israel [who was almost blind] saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” Christian Standard Bible When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” American Standard Version And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? English Revised Version And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? GOD'S WORD® Translation When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he asked, "Who are they?" Good News Translation When Jacob saw Joseph's sons, he asked, "Who are these boys?" International Standard Version Just then, Israel saw Joseph's sons and asked, "Who are these?" NET Bible When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he asked, "Who are these?" New Heart English Bible Then Israel saw Joseph?s sons, and said, "Who are these?" Webster's Bible Translation And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, “Who are these?” World English Bible Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Israel sees the sons of Joseph and says, “Who [are] these?” Young's Literal Translation And Israel seeth the sons of Joseph, and saith, 'Who are these?' Smith's Literal Translation And Israel will see Joseph's sons, and will say, Who are these? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen seeing his sons, he said to him: Who are these? Catholic Public Domain Version Then, seeing his sons, he said to him: “Who are these?” New American Bible When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he asked, “Who are these?” New Revised Standard Version When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he said, “Who are these?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said to him, Who are these? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Israel saw the children of Yoseph, and said to him, “Who are these?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said: 'Who are these?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And when Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he said, Who are these to thee? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh…7Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem). 8When Israel saw the sons of Joseph, he asked, “Who are these?” 9Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.”… Cross References Genesis 27:1 When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” Esau replied. Genesis 37:33 His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” Genesis 45:26-28 “Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them. / However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. / “Enough!” declared Israel. “My son Joseph is still alive! I will go to see him before I die.” Genesis 46:29-30 Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!” Genesis 50:23 He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees. Exodus 1:1-5 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ... 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. 1 Kings 14:4 Jeroboam’s wife did as instructed; she arose and went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah’s house. Now Ahijah could not see, for his eyes were dim because of his age. Psalm 71:18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. Psalm 92:14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. Matthew 17:3 Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. Matthew 22:32 ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” Luke 2:28-30 Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: / “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation, Treasury of Scripture And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? no references listed for this verse. Jump to Previous Beheld Israel Joseph Joseph'sJump to Next Beheld Israel Joseph Joseph'sGenesis 48 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. When Israel saw the sons of Joseph This moment occurs during the final days of Jacob, also known as Israel, who is in Egypt due to the famine that brought his family there. The name "Israel" signifies his covenant relationship with God, highlighting the spiritual significance of this encounter. Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were born in Egypt, a land foreign to Jacob's heritage. This meeting underscores the continuation of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, extending to the next generation. The presence of Joseph's sons in Egypt also foreshadows the future enslavement and eventual exodus of the Israelites from this land. he asked, “Who are these?” Persons / Places / Events 1. Israel (Jacob)The patriarch of the Israelites, originally named Jacob. He is the father of Joseph and the grandfather of Ephraim and Manasseh. In this passage, he is nearing the end of his life and is preparing to bless his grandsons. 2. Joseph The son of Jacob and Rachel, who rose to prominence in Egypt. He is presenting his sons to his father for a blessing. 3. Ephraim and Manasseh The sons of Joseph, born in Egypt. They are brought before their grandfather, Israel, for a blessing that will integrate them into the Israelite heritage. 4. Egypt The land where Joseph has become a powerful leader and where Jacob and his family have settled during a time of famine. 5. Blessing Ceremony A significant event in the patriarchal accounts where the patriarch bestows blessings, often prophetic, upon his descendants. Teaching Points The Importance of Spiritual HeritageJacob's question, "Who are these?" underscores the importance of recognizing and affirming one's spiritual lineage. As believers, we are called to understand and embrace our identity in Christ. The Role of Faith in Family Legacy Jacob's act of blessing his grandsons is a demonstration of faith. It reminds us of the importance of passing down faith and spiritual values to the next generation. God's Sovereignty in Family Dynamics Despite the complexities of family relationships, God's purposes prevail. Joseph's sons, born in a foreign land, are integrated into the covenant promises, showing God's inclusive plan. The Significance of Blessings Blessings in the Bible often carry prophetic weight and spiritual significance. We should be intentional in speaking blessings and encouragement into the lives of others. Recognizing God's Work in Unfamiliar Places Just as Ephraim and Manasseh were born in Egypt, God often works in unexpected ways and places. We should remain open to His leading, even in unfamiliar circumstances. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 48What is the Tribe of Ephraim? What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh? How does Genesis 46:8-27 reconcile the total of '70 persons' with other biblical passages that give different family counts? In Genesis 30:22-24, why does Rachel's miraculous conception coincide with this specific moment, and is there any historical evidence for such events?(8) Who are these?--This question is asked as the solemn turning of the discourse to the young men who were now to be invested with the patriarchal rank. They were at this time about eighteen or twenty years of age.Verse 8. - And Israel beheld Joseph's sons, and said, Who are these? The failing sight of the patriarch (ver. 10) probably was the reason why he did not sooner recognize his grandchildren, and the fact that he did not at first discern their presence shows that his adoption of them into the number of the theocratic family was prompted not by the accidental impulse of a natural affection excited through beholding the youths, but by the inward promptings of the Spirit of God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Israelיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc saw וַיַּ֥רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see the sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joseph, יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites he asked, וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Who מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix are these?” אֵֽלֶּה׃ (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those Links Genesis 48:8 NIVGenesis 48:8 NLT Genesis 48:8 ESV Genesis 48:8 NASB Genesis 48:8 KJV Genesis 48:8 BibleApps.com Genesis 48:8 Biblia Paralela Genesis 48:8 Chinese Bible Genesis 48:8 French Bible Genesis 48:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 48:8 Israel saw Joseph's sons and said Who (Gen. 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