Genesis 48:12

And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 48:12

BSB
Then Joseph removed his sons from his father's knees and bowed facedown.
AKJV
And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
CPDV
And when Joseph had taken them from his father's lap, he reverenced prone on the ground.
ERV
And Joseph brought them out from between his knees; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.
NHEB
Then Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the ground.
SMT
And Joseph will bring them forth from his knees, and will bow himself with his face to the earth.

Commentary for Genesis 48:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 48:12
Summary
Joseph removes sons then bows to father
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph repositions sons and shows deference
Estimated Time Period
c. 1650 BC
Category
Narrative