Genesis 48:2 - Compare All Versions
Genesis 48:2 NIV (New International Version)
When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel rallied his strength and sat up on the bed.
Genesis 48:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And it was told to Jacob, “Your son Joseph has come to you.” Then Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed.
Genesis 48:2 NLT (New Living Translation)
When Joseph arrived, Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to see you.” So Jacob gathered his strength and sat up in his bed.
Genesis 48:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed.
Genesis 48:2 KJV (King James Version)
And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.
Genesis 48:2 NKJV (New King James Version)
And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on the bed.
Genesis 48:1-2 MSG (The Message)
Some time after this conversation, Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” He took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and went to Jacob. When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come,” he roused himself and sat up in bed.
Genesis 48:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
When it was told to Jacob, “Behold, your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel collected his strength and sat up in the bed.
Genesis 48:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)
And when Jacob (Israel) was told, “Look now, your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel strengthened himself and sat up on the bed.
Genesis 48:2 NET (New English Translation)
When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has just come to you,” Israel regained strength and sat up on his bed.