Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” New Living Translation Joseph named his older son Manasseh, for he said, “God has made me forget all my troubles and everyone in my father’s family.” English Standard Version Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh. “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s house.” Berean Standard Bible Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” King James Bible And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. New King James Version Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: “For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s house.” New American Standard Bible Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh; “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my trouble and all of my father’s household.” NASB 1995 Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” NASB 1977 And Joseph named the first-born Manasseh, “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” Legacy Standard Bible And Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” Amplified Bible Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh (causing to forget), for he said, “God has made me forget all my trouble and hardship and all [the sorrow of the loss of] my father’s household.” Christian Standard Bible Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh and said, “God has made me forget all my hardship and my whole family.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, meaning, “God has made me forget all my hardship in my father’s house.” American Standard Version And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: For, said he, God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. Contemporary English Version Their first son was named Manasseh, which means, "God has let me forget all my troubles and my family back home." English Revised Version And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For, said he, God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joseph named his firstborn son Manasseh [He Helps Me Forget], because God helped him forget all his troubles and all about his father's family. Good News Translation He said, "God has made me forget all my sufferings and all my father's family"; so he named his first son Manasseh. International Standard Version Joseph named his firstborn son Manasseh because, he said, "God has made me forget all of my hard life and my father's house." NET Bible Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, "Certainly God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father's house." New Heart English Bible Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: "For God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father?s household." Webster's Bible Translation And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJoseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” World English Bible Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh, “For”, he said, “God has made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Joseph calls the name of the firstborn Manasseh: “For God has made me to forget all my labor, and all the house of my father”; Young's Literal Translation and Joseph calleth the name of the first-born Manasseh: 'for, God hath made me to forget all my labour, and all the house of my father;' Smith's Literal Translation And Joseph will call the name of the first-born, Manasseh; for God made me forget all my toils and all my father's house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he called the name of the first born Manasses, saying: God hath made me to forget all my labours, and my father's house. Catholic Public Domain Version And he called the name of the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has caused me to forget all my labors and the house of my father.” New American Bible Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh, meaning, “God has made me forget entirely my troubles and my father’s house”; New Revised Standard Version Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s house.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joseph called the name of his first-born Manasseh; For God, said he, has made me forget all my troubles, and all my father's house. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoseph called the name of his firstborn son Manasheh, because, “God made me forget all my labor and all the house of my father.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: 'for God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joseph called the name of the first-born, Manasse; for God, said he, has made me forget all my toils, and all my father's house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Seven Years of Plenty…50Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. 51Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” 52And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”… Cross References Genesis 37:5-11 Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more. / He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: / We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.” ... Genesis 45:5-8 And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. / God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. ... Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Exodus 1:8-11 Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” ... Psalm 105:16-22 He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ... Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 43:18-19 “Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. / Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! Deuteronomy 26:5-10 and you are to declare before the LORD your God, “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt few in number and lived there and became a great nation, mighty and numerous. / But the Egyptians mistreated us and afflicted us, putting us to hard labor. / So we called out to the LORD, the God of our fathers; and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, toil, and oppression. ... 1 Samuel 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” / And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez. Job 42:10-12 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. / All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. / So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. Psalm 30:11 You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, Treasury of Scripture And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, has made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. called. Genesis 48:5,13,14,18-20 And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine… Deuteronomy 33:17 His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh. Manasseh. Genesis 41:30 And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land; Psalm 45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; Isaiah 57:16 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made. forget. Psalm 30:5,11 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning… Proverbs 31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Isaiah 65:16 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. Jump to Previous Father's First Firstborn First-Born Forget Hard Hardship House Household Joseph Labour Manasseh Manas'seh Memory Toil TroubleJump to Next Father's First Firstborn First-Born Forget Hard Hardship House Household Joseph Labour Manasseh Manas'seh Memory Toil TroubleGenesis 41 1. Pharaoh has two dreams.9. Joseph interprets them. 33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married. 46. The seven years of plenty. 50. He begets children. 53. The famine begins. Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh The name "Manasseh" is derived from the Hebrew verb "nashah," meaning "to forget." Naming his son Manasseh reflects Joseph's desire to move past the pain of his earlier life. This act of naming is significant in biblical narratives, often reflecting divine intervention or personal transformation. Joseph's choice of name indicates a turning point in his life, where he acknowledges God's role in his journey. The naming of children in the Bible often carries prophetic significance, as seen with other patriarchs like Isaac and Jacob. saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe central figure in this passage, Joseph is the son of Jacob and Rachel. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to power in Egypt, and became second only to Pharaoh. His life is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness. 2. Manasseh Joseph's firstborn son, whose name means "causing to forget." His birth symbolizes a turning point in Joseph's life, marking a period of healing and restoration. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph rose to power and where he named his son Manasseh. Egypt serves as both a place of trial and triumph for Joseph. 4. Hardship Refers to the trials Joseph faced, including betrayal by his brothers, slavery, and imprisonment. These hardships are significant in understanding the depth of Joseph's statement about forgetting. 5. Father’s House Represents Joseph's past, including his family and the betrayal he experienced. It is significant in understanding the emotional and relational aspects of Joseph's journey. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in TrialsJoseph's life illustrates that God is in control, even in the midst of suffering. Believers can trust that God has a purpose for their trials. Healing and Restoration Naming his son Manasseh signifies Joseph's healing from past wounds. God can bring emotional and spiritual healing to those who have suffered. Forgiveness and Moving Forward Joseph's ability to "forget" his hardships suggests a heart of forgiveness. Christians are called to forgive and move forward, trusting in God's plan. The Power of Naming In biblical times, names held significant meaning. Joseph's choice of name for his son reflects his faith and the transformation God brought in his life. God's Faithfulness Despite Joseph's long period of suffering, God remained faithful. This encourages believers to remain steadfast, knowing that God is faithful to His promises. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh? What is the Tribe of Ephraim? Who was King Manasseh in the Bible? If Joseph became a high-ranking Egyptian official, why is there no Egyptian record of him?(51) Manasseh.--That is, causing to forget. Joseph has been blamed for forgetting "his father's house," but the phrase means that now that he was married and had a child, he ceased to suffer from home sickness, and became contented with his lot. He pined no longer for the open downs of Canaan as he had done in the prison; but his love for his father was as warm as ever. Hebrew Josephיוֹסֵ֛ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites named וַיִּקְרָ֥א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the firstborn הַבְּכ֖וֹר (hab·bə·ḵō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief Manasseh, מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites saying, כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction “God אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has made me forget נַשַּׁ֤נִי (naš·ša·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5382: To forget, to neglect, to remit, remove all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every my hardship עֲמָלִ֔י (‘ă·mā·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every my father’s אָבִֽי׃ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father household.” בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house Links Genesis 41:51 NIVGenesis 41:51 NLT Genesis 41:51 ESV Genesis 41:51 NASB Genesis 41:51 KJV Genesis 41:51 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:51 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:51 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:51 French Bible Genesis 41:51 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:51 Joseph called the name of the firstborn (Gen. 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