Genesis 48:16

English Standard Version

16 the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys; and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude[1] in the midst of the earth.” (Ge 28:15; Ge 31:11; Ge 31:13; Ge 31:24; Ex 23:20; Nu 26:34; Nu 26:37; 2Sa 4:9; Ps 34:22; Ps 121:7; Isa 44:22; Isa 49:7; Isa 63:9; Am 9:12; Ac 15:17) 

New International Version

16 the Angel who has delivered me from all harm – may he bless these boys. May they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they increase greatly on the earth.’ 

New International Reader’s Version

16 He is the Angel who has saved me from all harm. May he bless these boys. May they be called by my name. May they also be called by the names of my grandfather Abraham and my father Isaac. And may the number of them greatly increase on the earth.’ 

King James Version

16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. 

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