Genesis 48:11 — Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, and now God ha… — NIV | maBible

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11 Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to see your children too.”

Passage themes

Jacob's mourning — I had not thought to see thy face
God exceeds expectation — lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed

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Le prix du pardon La Genèse rapporte le premier sacrifice de la Bible : Dieu lui-même habille Adam et Ève de vêtements de peau (Genèse 3:21). Pour couvrir leur honte, un animal a dû mourir. Dès le début, le pardon a un prix, et c'est Dieu qui le paie.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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