Genesis 48:2 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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Genesis 48:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 48 — Context

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After these things were done, it was reported to Joseph that his father was sick. And taking his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim, he went directly to him.

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

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And when he had entered to him, he said: “Almighty God appeared to me at Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, and he blessed me.

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And he said: ‘I will increase and multiply you, and I will make you influential among the people. And I will give this land to you, and to your offspring after you, as an everlasting possession.’

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Therefore, your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came here to you, will be mine. Ephraim and Manasseh will be treated by me just like Reuben and Simeon.

Genesis 48:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 48:2 say?
Genesis 48:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it was told to the old man, “Behold, your son Joseph is coming to you.” And being strengthened, he sat up in bed. ”
Where is Genesis 48:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 48:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 48, verse 2.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 48:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 48:2 in?
Genesis 48:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 48:2?
Genesis 48:2 reads (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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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