Genesis 48:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 48:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 48:10 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 48:10 — KJV
“Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them. dim: Heb. heavy”
— Genesis 48:10 (KJV)
Genesis 48:10 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 48:10
“Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see. were dim: Heb. stood”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:10: now, eyes, dim
“And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age. were...: Heb. stood for his hoariness”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:10: eyes, age, could
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:10: now, israel, see
“And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware. against: Heb. before go...: Heb. do”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:10: now, see, brought
“That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage; a prophet: Heb. a man a prophet”
Shares key themes with Genesis 48:10: israel, age, brought
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