Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Any children born to you after them will be yours; in the territory they inherit they will be reckoned under the names of their brothers. New Living Translation But any children born to you in the future will be your own, and they will inherit land within the territories of their brothers Ephraim and Manasseh. English Standard Version And the children that you fathered after them shall be yours. They shall be called by the name of their brothers in their inheritance. Berean Standard Bible Any children born to you after them shall be yours, and they shall be called by the names of their brothers in the territory they inherit. King James Bible And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be thine, and shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance. New King James Version Your offspring whom you beget after them shall be yours; they will be called by the name of their brothers in their inheritance. New American Standard Bible But your children that you have fathered after them shall be yours; they shall be called by the names of their brothers in their inheritance. NASB 1995 “But your offspring that have been born after them shall be yours; they shall be called by the names of their brothers in their inheritance. NASB 1977 “But your offspring that have been born after them shall be yours; they shall be called by the names of their brothers in their inheritance. Legacy Standard Bible But your kin that have been born after them shall be yours; they shall be called by the names of their brothers in their inheritance. Amplified Bible But other sons who were born to you after them shall be your own; they shall be called by the names of their [two] brothers in their inheritance. Christian Standard Bible Children born to you after them will be yours and will be recorded under the names of their brothers with regard to their inheritance. Holman Christian Standard Bible Children born to you after them will be yours and will be recorded under the names of their brothers with regard to their inheritance. American Standard Version And thy issue, that thou begettest after them, shall be thine; they shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance. Contemporary English Version Any children you have later will be considered yours, but their inheritance will come from Ephraim and Manasseh. English Revised Version And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be thine; they shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance. GOD'S WORD® Translation Any other children you have after them will be yours. They will inherit the land listed under their brothers' names. Good News Translation If you have any more sons, they will not be considered mine; the inheritance they get will come through Ephraim and Manasseh. International Standard Version Your descendants are to be reckoned as yours, but are to be referred to among the names of their brothers in their respective inheritances. Majority Standard Bible Any children born to you after them shall be yours, and they shall be called by the names of their brothers in the territory they inherit. NET Bible Any children that you father after them will be yours; they will be listed under the names of their brothers in their inheritance. New Heart English Bible And your offspring born to you after them will be yours. But in their inheritance they are to be called after the names of their brothers. Webster's Bible Translation And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be thine, and shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance. World English Bible Your offspring, whom you become the father of after them, will be yours. They will be called after the name of their brothers in their inheritance. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand your family which you have begotten after them are yours; by the name of their brothers they are called in their inheritance. Young's Literal Translation and thy family which thou hast begotten after them are thine; by the name of their brethren they are called in their inheritance. Smith's Literal Translation And thy progeny which thou didst beget after them, shall be to thee; after the name of their brethren shall they be called in their inheritance. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the rest whom thou shalt have after them, shall be thine, and shall be called by the name of their brethren in their possessions. Catholic Public Domain Version But the remainder, whom you will conceive after them, will be yours, and they will be called by the name of their brothers among their possessions. New American Bible Progeny born to you after them shall remain yours; but their heritage shall be recorded in the names of their brothers. New Revised Standard Version As for the offspring born to you after them, they shall be yours. They shall be recorded under the names of their brothers with regard to their inheritance. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the children that you begot after them shall be yours, and shall be called after the name of their brothers when they come into their inheritance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons that you beget after them they shall be yours; they shall be called for the name of their brothers in their inheritance. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thy issue, that thou begettest after them, shall be thine; they shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children which thou shalt beget hereafter, shall be in the name of their brethren; they shall be named after their inheritances. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh…5And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. 6Any children born to you after them shall be yours, and they shall be called by the names of their brothers in the territory they inherit. 7Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem).… Cross References Genesis 17:20 As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation. Genesis 25:5-6 Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. / But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east. Genesis 35:11-12 And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. / The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” Genesis 49:28 These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing. Exodus 1:7 but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them. Deuteronomy 21:15-17 If a man has two wives, one beloved and the other unloved, and both bear him sons, but the unloved wife has the firstborn son, / when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. Joshua 14:4 The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. 1 Chronicles 5:1-2 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. 1 Chronicles 7:14-19 The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ... Psalm 127:3-5 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. / Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. Isaiah 43:5-7 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. / I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth— / everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.” Jeremiah 31:9 They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.” Ezekiel 47:13-14 This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. Luke 1:33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” Treasury of Scripture And your issue, which you beget after them, shall be yours, and shall be called after the name of their brothers in their inheritance. and shall be called. Joshua 14:4 For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance. Jump to Previous Begettest Begotten Born Children Family Heritage Inherit Inheritance Issue Names Offspring Reckoned TerritoryJump to Next Begettest Begotten Born Children Family Heritage Inherit Inheritance Issue Names Offspring Reckoned TerritoryGenesis 48 1. Joseph with his sons visits his sick father.2. Jacob strengthens himself to bless them. 3. He repeats God's promise. 5. He takes Ephraim and Manasseh as his own sons. 7. He tells Joseph of his mother's grave. 8. He blesses Ephraim and Manasseh. 17. He prefers the younger before the elder. 21. He prophesies their return to Canaan. Any children born to you after them shall be yours This phrase indicates a distinction between the two sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, and any future offspring. Jacob, also known as Israel, is adopting Ephraim and Manasseh as his own, granting them equal status with his other sons. This adoption is significant because it elevates Joseph's sons to the status of tribal patriarchs, each becoming the head of a tribe of Israel. This act reflects the cultural practice of adoption in ancient Near Eastern societies, where adopted sons could receive inheritance rights. It also underscores the importance of lineage and inheritance in the biblical narrative, as these sons are integrated into the covenant promises given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. and they shall be called by the names of their brothers in the territory they inherit Persons / Places / Events 1. Jacob (Israel)The patriarch who is blessing his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh, and discussing the inheritance of Joseph's future children. 2. Joseph Jacob's son, who is in Egypt and has brought his sons to be blessed by Jacob. 3. Ephraim and Manasseh Joseph's sons, who are being adopted by Jacob as his own, thus receiving a share in the inheritance. 4. Egypt The land where Joseph and his family are residing during the famine. 5. Inheritance The division of land and blessings among the tribes of Israel, which is a significant theme in the account of the Israelites. Teaching Points Adoption into God's FamilyJust as Jacob adopts Ephraim and Manasseh, believers are adopted into God's family through faith in Christ. This adoption grants us an inheritance in God's kingdom. The Importance of Inheritance The concept of inheritance in the Bible is not just about land or material wealth but also about spiritual blessings and responsibilities. Believers are called to live in a way that honors their spiritual inheritance. Faith in God's Promises Jacob's actions demonstrate faith in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when the fulfillment is not immediately visible. Generational Blessings The blessings and promises of God often extend beyond the immediate generation. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to pass on their faith and values to their children and grandchildren. Identity and Belonging Ephraim and Manasseh's inclusion in the tribes of Israel speaks to the importance of identity and belonging. In Christ, believers find their true identity and belonging in the family of God.(6) Thy issue, which thou begettest after them.--We gather from Genesis 1:23 that Joseph probably had no other sons. But if such were born to him, they were not to count as heads of tribes, but be regarded as the children of Ephraim and Manasseh, and take rank only as heads of families. Hebrew Any childrenוּמוֹלַדְתְּךָ֛ (ū·mō·w·laḏ·tə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4138: Nativity, lineage, native country, offspring, family born הוֹלַ֥דְתָּ (hō·w·laḏ·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage to you לְךָ֣ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew after them אַחֲרֵיהֶ֖ם (’a·ḥă·rê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 310: The hind or following part shall be yours, יִהְי֑וּ (yih·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be and they shall be called יִקָּרְא֖וּ (yiq·qā·rə·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read by עַ֣ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the names שֵׁ֧ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of their brothers אֲחֵיהֶ֛ם (’ă·ḥê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) in the territory they inherit. בְּנַחֲלָתָֽם׃ (bə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion Links Genesis 48:6 NIVGenesis 48:6 NLT Genesis 48:6 ESV Genesis 48:6 NASB Genesis 48:6 KJV Genesis 48:6 BibleApps.com Genesis 48:6 Biblia Paralela Genesis 48:6 Chinese Bible Genesis 48:6 French Bible Genesis 48:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 48:6 Your issue who you become the father (Gen. 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