King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Isra'el said to Yosef, "I never expected to see even you again, but God has allowed me to see your children too!"
Berean Standard Bible:
“I never expected to see your face again,” Israel said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.”
American Standard Version:
And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath let me see thy seed also.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Israel{H3478} said{H559} unto Joseph{H3130}, I had not thought{H6419} to see{H7200} thy face{H6440}: and, lo, God{H430} hath shewed{H7200} me also thy seed{H2233}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ephesians 3:20
- Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Genesis 45:26
- And told him, saying, Joseph [is] yet alive, and he [is] governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.
Genesis 37:33
- And he knew it, and said, [It is] my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.
Genesis 37:35
- And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.
Genesis 42:36
- And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved [of my children]: Joseph [is] not, and Simeon [is] not, and ye will take Benjamin [away]: all these things are against me.
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Commentary for Genesis 48:11
Genesis 48:11 is part of the narrative where Jacob, also known as Israel, is blessings his grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph. The historical context of this verse is set towards the end of Jacob's life, during the period when the Israelites were living in Egypt due to the famine in Canaan. Jacob had been reunited with his beloved son Joseph, whom he had presumed dead after Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery. The themes present in this verse include:
1. **Family Reconciliation**: After years of separation and grief, Jacob is overwhelmed with joy to not only see Joseph again but also to meet his grandchildren.
2. **God's Providence**: Jacob acknowledges that it is by God's grace that he is able to see Joseph's children, reflecting a theme of divine providence and faith in God's plan throughout the hardships faced by the family.
3. **Blessing and Legacy**: The event is a moment of passing on the patriarchal blessing, as Jacob adopts Joseph's two sons as his own, ensuring the continuation of his lineage and the promises of God to Abraham, Isaac, and himself.
4. **The Favor of God**: The verse hints at the special status of Joseph and his sons, as they receive direct blessings from the patriarch, which is a reflection of God's favor upon them.
5. **The Importance of Descendants**: In the ancient Near Eastern context, having descendants was crucial for one's legacy and the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises. Seeing his grandchildren ensured the continuation of Jacob's line.
This verse is significant as it shows the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, the importance of family, and the hope and faith that sustained them through difficult times.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H3130
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹסֵף
Transliteration: Yôwçêph
Pronunciation: yo-safe'
Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף. - Strong's Number: H6419
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּלַל
Transliteration: pâlal
Pronunciation: paw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray; intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H2233
There are 205 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶרַע
Transliteration: zeraʻ
Pronunciation: zeh'-rah
Description: from זָרַע; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity; [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time.