Genesis 48:10

Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 48:10

BSB

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.

AKJV

Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near to him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

CPDV

For Israel's eyes were clouded by reason of his great age, and he was unable to see clearly. And when they were placed up against him, he kissed and embraced them.

ERV

Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

NHEB

Now the eyes of Israel were failing because of his age, so that he couldn't see. Then he brought them near to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.

SMT

And the eyes of Israel were heavy from old age; he will not be able to see; and he will draw them near to him, and he will kiss them, and embrace them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 48:10

NowtheeyesH5869NounofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineweredimH3513VerbforageH2207Noun MasculinesothathecouldH3201VerbnotseeH7200VerbAndhebroughtthemnearH5066VerbuntohimandhekissedH5401VerbthemandembracedH2263Verbthem

Commentary for Genesis 48:10

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

Overview of Genesis 48:10

Summary

Elderly patriarch with failing sight greets grandsons

Place

Egypt

Event

Israel blesses grandsons with touch

Estimated Time Period

c. 1650 BC