Genesis 48:11

And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 48:11

BSB

"I never expected to see your face again," Israel said to Joseph, "but now God has let me see your children as well."

AKJV

And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see your face: and, see, God has showed me also your seed.

CPDV

And he said to his son: "I have not been cheated out of seeing you. Moreover, God has shown me your offspring."

ERV

And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath let me see thy seed also.

NHEB

And Israel said to Joseph, "I did not expect to see your face, but look, God has let me see your offspring as well."

SMT

And Israel will say to Joseph, To see thy face I thought not; and behold, God caused me to see also thy seed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 48:11

AndIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoJosephH3130Proper Name MasculineIhadnotthoughtH6419VerbtoseeH7200VerbthyfaceH6440Noun MasculineandloGodH430Noun MasculinehathshewedH7200VerbmealsothyseedH2233Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 48:11

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

Overview of Genesis 48:11

Summary

Patriarch expresses gratitude for witnessing future generations

Place

Egypt

Event

Israel witnesses grandsons before death

Estimated Time Period

c. 1650 BC