Genesis 48:18

And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 48:18

BSB

"Not so, my father!" Joseph said. "This one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head."

AKJV

And Joseph said to his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.

CPDV

And he said to his father: "It should not have come to pass this way, father. For this one is the firstborn. Place your right hand over his head."

ERV

And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.

NHEB

And Joseph said to his father, "Not so, my father, for this one is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head."

SMT

And Joseph will say to his father, Not so, my father: for this is the first-born; put thy right hand upon his head.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 48:18

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntohisfatherH1Noun MasculineNotsomyfatherH1Noun MasculineforthisisthefirstbornH1060Noun Masculine putH7760VerbthyrighthandH3225Noun FeminineuponhisheadH7218Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 48:18

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

Overview of Genesis 48:18

Summary

Joseph argues for correct birthright placement order

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph urges proper blessing order

Estimated Time Period

c. 1650 BC