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Genesis 48:12

Genesis 48:12
And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Joseph brought them out from between his knees,.... Either from between his own, where they were kneeling, as he was…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 48:1-22

- Joseph Visits His Sick Father The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Joseph - bowed himself with his face to the earth - This act of Joseph has been extravagantly extolled by Dr. Delaney…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 48:8-22

Here is, I. The blessing with which Jacob blessed the two sons of Joseph, which is the more remarkable because the…