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Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel`s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel`s right hand, and brought them near to him.
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An Intentional Arrangement
Commentators explain that Joseph's actions were deliberate and culturally significant. He carefully positioned his older son, Manasseh, at Jacob's right side and the younger, Ephraim, at Jacob's left. This was done so that Jacob's right hand, which conferred the primary blessing, would naturally fall on the head of the firstborn, honoring the tradition of primogeniture.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the inheritance is now transferred to Joseph. He is the first-born o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand He took Ephraim his youngest son in his ri…
The two good men acknowledge God in their comforts. Joseph says, They are my sons whom God has given me. Jacob says, God hath showed m…
