Genesis 48:14
“And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Israel stretched out his right hand,.... Not directly forward, but across, or otherwise it would have been laid on…
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
Israel stretched out his right hand, etc. - Laying hands on the head was always used among the Jews in giving blessings,…
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…
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