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Genesis 48:5

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

Genesis 48:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 48:5

Theological / Devotional

Ephraim and Manasseh. Jacob interpreted God’s promise at Bethel as empowering him to adopt the sons of Joseph and give them the same status as his own children. Since God had promised the increase of his seed, and Canaan as their possession, he felt justified in granting to Ephraim and Manasseh each a share in the promised inheritance equal to that of his own sons. Thus “Joseph” would enjoy a double portion.

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