Genesis 48:3 net — Jacob said to Joseph,“The Sovereign God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.

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"Jacob said to Joseph,“The Sovereign God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me."

— Genesis 48:3, NET Bible

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Genesis 48 — Context

1

Manasseh and Ephraim After these things Joseph was told,“Your father is weakening.” So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim with him.

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When Jacob was told,“Your son Joseph has just come to you,” Israel regained strength and sat up on his bed.

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Jacob said to Joseph,“The Sovereign God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.

4

He said to me,‘I am going to make you fruitful and will multiply you. I will make you into a group of nations, and I will give this land to your descendants as an everlasting possession.’

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“Now, as for your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, they will be mine. Ephraim and Manasseh will be mine just as Reuben and Simeon are.

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Any children that you father after them will be yours; they will be listed under the names of their brothers in their inheritance.

Genesis 48:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 48:3 say?
Genesis 48:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Jacob said to Joseph,“The Sovereign God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.”
Where is Genesis 48:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 48:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 48, verse 3.
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 48:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 48:3 in?
Genesis 48:3 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 48:3?
Genesis 48:3 reads (NET): “Jacob said to Joseph,“The Sovereign God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.” 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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