Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Jacob continued, "Joseph, your two sons, who were born to you in Egypt before I came here, belong to me; Ephraim and Manasseh are just as much my sons as Reuben and Simeon. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge So thy two sons, who were born to thee in the land of Egypt before I came hither to thee, shall be mine: Ephraim and Manasses shall be reputed to me as Ruben and Simeon. two sons. Genesis 41:50-52 And before the famine came, Joseph had two sons born: whom Aseneth, the daughter of Putiphare, priest of Heliopolis, bore unto him. . . . Genesis 46:20 And sons were born to Joseph, in the land of Egypt, whom Aseneth, the daughter of Putiphare, priest of Heliopolis, bore him: Manasses and Ephraim. Joshua 13:7 And now divide the land in possession to the nine tribes, and to the half tribe of Manasses, Joshua 14:4 But in their place succeeded the children of Joseph divided into two tribes, of Manasses and Ephraim: neither did the Levites receive other portion of land, but cities to dwell in, and their suburbs to feed their beasts and flocks. Joshua 16:1-17:18 And the lot of the sons of Joseph fell from the Jordan over against Jericho and the waters thereof, on the east: the wilderness which goeth up from Jericho to the mountain of Bethel: . . . are mine. Leviticus 20:26 You shall be holy unto me, because I the Lord am holy: and I have separated you from other people, that you should be mine. Numbers 1:10,32-35 And of the sons of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elisama the son of Ammiud: of Manasses, Gamaliel the son of Phadassur. . . . Numbers 26:28-37 The sons of Joseph by their kindred, Manasses and Ephraim. . . . Isaiah 43:1 And now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, and called thee by thy name: thou art mine. Ezekiel 16:8 And I passed by thee, and saw thee: and behold thy time was the time of lovers: and I spread my garment over thee, and covered thy ignominy. and I swore to thee, and I entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord God: and thou becamest mine. Malachi 3:17 And they shall be my special possession, saith the Lord of hosts, in the day that I do judgment: and I will spare them, as a man spareth his son that serveth him. 2 Corinthians 6:18 And I will receive you. And will be a Father to you: and you shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Ephesians 1:5 Who hath predestinated us unto the adoption of children through Jesus Christ unto himself: according to the purpose of his will: Reuben. 1 Chronicles 5:1,2 Now the sons of Ruben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was his firstborn: but forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his first birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, and he was not accounted for the firstborn. . . . Revelation 7:6,7 Of the tribe of Aser, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Nephthali, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Manasses, twelve thousand signed: . . . Context Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh…4And said: I will cause thee to increase and multiply, and I will make of thee a multitude of people: and I will give this land to thee, and to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession. 5So thy two sons, who were born to thee in the land of Egypt before I came hither to thee, shall be mine: Ephraim and Manasses shall be reputed to me as Ruben and Simeon.6But the rest whom thou shalt have after them, shall be thine, and shall be called by the name of their brethren in their possessions.… Cross References Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and adored the top of his rod. Genesis 41:50 And before the famine came, Joseph had two sons born: whom Aseneth, the daughter of Putiphare, priest of Heliopolis, bore unto him. Genesis 46:20 And sons were born to Joseph, in the land of Egypt, whom Aseneth, the daughter of Putiphare, priest of Heliopolis, bore him: Manasses and Ephraim. Genesis 48:1 After these things, it was told Joseph that his father was sick; and he set out to go to him, taking his two sons Manasses and Ephraim. Genesis 48:6 But the rest whom thou shalt have after them, shall be thine, and shall be called by the name of their brethren in their possessions. Joshua 14:4 But in their place succeeded the children of Joseph divided into two tribes, of Manasses and Ephraim: neither did the Levites receive other portion of land, but cities to dwell in, and their suburbs to feed their beasts and flocks. 1 Chronicles 5:1 Now the sons of Ruben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was his firstborn: but forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his first birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, and he was not accounted for the firstborn. 1 Chronicles 5:2 But of the race of Juda, who was the strongest among his brethren, came the princes: but the first birthright was accounted to Joseph.) Ezekiel 47:13 Thus saith the Lord God: This is the border, by which you shall possess the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: for Joseph hath a double portion. Jump to Previous Birth Born Egypt Ephraim E'phraim Manasseh Manas'seh Reckoned Reuben SimeonJump to Next Birth Born Egypt Ephraim E'phraim Manasseh Manas'seh Reckoned Reuben SimeonLinks Genesis 48:5 NIVGenesis 48:5 NLT Genesis 48:5 ESV Genesis 48:5 NASB Genesis 48:5 Bible Apps Genesis 48:5 Biblia Paralela Genesis 48:5 Chinese Bible Genesis 48:5 French Bible Genesis 48:5 German Bible Alphabetical: and are as be before born came Egypt Ephraim here I in just land Manasseh mine Now of reckoned Reuben shall Simeon sons the then to two were who will you your OT Law: Genesis 48:5 Now your two sons who were born (Gen. Ge Gn) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |