Key Figures — Genesis 48

4 figures

1. Jacob (Israel)

   Patriarch of the Israelite tribes, father of Joseph.

   Jacob, also known as Israel, blesses Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, adopting them as his own and giving them a share in the inheritance of Israel.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 35 (God renames Jacob as Israel)
   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Jacob's faith in blessing Joseph's sons)

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2. Joseph

   Son of Jacob, father of Ephraim and Manasseh, and a key figure in the preservation of Israel during famine.

   Joseph brings his sons to Jacob for a blessing, ensuring their inclusion in the covenant promises given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 37 (Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy)
   • Genesis Chapter 41 (Joseph's rise to power in Egypt)

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3. Ephraim

   Younger son of Joseph, receives the greater blessing from Jacob.

   Despite being the younger, Ephraim is blessed with the right hand of Jacob, symbolizing a greater future prominence among the tribes of Israel.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 41 (Birth of Ephraim)
   • Numbers Chapter 1 (Ephraim's tribe in the census)

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4. Manasseh

   Elder son of Joseph, receives a blessing from Jacob.

   Manasseh, though the elder, receives the lesser blessing, yet is still included in the inheritance of Israel.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 41 (Birth of Manasseh)
   • Numbers Chapter 1 (Manasseh's tribe in the census)

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