Genesis 48:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel rallied his strength and sat up in bed.”
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“When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel rallied his strength and sat up in bed.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And <FI>one<Fi> declareth to Jacob, and saith, `Lo, thy son Joseph is coming unto thee;' and Israel doth strengthen himself, and sit upon the bed.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 48:2 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 3:28But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
- 1 Samuel 23:16And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,
- Nehemiah 2:18I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.
- Psalms 41:3The LORD will sustain him on his bed of illness and restore him from his bed of sickness.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
- Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
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