Genesis 41:51

And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.

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Other Translations for Genesis 41:51

BSB

Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, "God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father's household."

AKJV

And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, has made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.

CPDV

And he called the name of the firstborn Manasseh, saying, "God has caused me to forget all my labors and the house of my father."

ERV

And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For, said he, God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.

NHEB

Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: "For God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father's household."

SMT

And Joseph will call the name of the first-born, Manasseh; for God made me forget all my toils and all my father's house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 41:51

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine calledH7121VerbthenameH8034Noun MasculineofthefirstbornH1060Noun Masculine ManassehH4519Proper Name MasculineForGodH430Noun MasculinesaidhehathmademeforgetH5382VerballmytoilH5999Nounandallmyfather'sH1Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 41:51

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 41:51

Summary

Manasseh named for God's forgetfulness grace

Place

Egypt

Event

Manasseh named for forgetting sorrow

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC