Genesis 48:2

And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

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Other Translations for Genesis 48:2

BSB

When Jacob was told, "Your son Joseph has come to you," Israel rallied his strength and sat up in bed.

AKJV

And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, your son Joseph comes to you: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat on the bed.

CPDV

And it was told to the old man, "Behold, your son Joseph is coming to you." And being strengthened, he sat up in bed.

ERV

And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.

NHEB

And someone reported to Jacob, and said, "Look, your son Joseph has come to you." Then Israel strengthened himself and sat up in the bed.

SMT

And it will be announced to Jacob, and it will be said, Behold, thy son Joseph came to thee: and Israel will be strengthened and will sit upon the rod.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 48:2

AndonetoldH5046Verb JacobH3290Proper Name MasculineandsaidH559VerbBeholdthysonH1121Noun Masculine JosephH3130Proper Name Masculine comethH935VerbuntotheeandIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine strengthenedH2388VerbhimselfandsatH3427VerbuponthebedH4296Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 48:2

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

Overview of Genesis 48:2

Summary

Jacob musters strength upon hearing of arrival

Place

Egypt

Event

Gathering remaining strength

Estimated Time Period

c. 1850 BC