Q&A Books/Genesis Truth Boosters/Genesis 48Chapter 48Genesis 486questionsQ1.Why does Jacob adopt Joseph’s two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, as his own in Genesis 48:5? What was the purpose behind this action, and how does it align with Biblical themes of inheritance and God’s promises?Q2.What was the purpose of Jacob blessing his grandsons in Genesis 48:15–20? Did these blessings have real power, or were they just symbolic gestures without any lasting significance?Q3.In Genesis 48:16, Jacob refers to 'the angel who has redeemed me from all evil.' Who is this angel? Is this simply a messenger, or does this angel have a deeper identity in the Biblical narrative?Q4.Why did Jacob place more significance on his right hand when blessing Ephraim and Manasseh in Genesis 48:18? Does the Bible really teach that the right hand has special meaning, or is this just an ancient cultural preference?Q5.Why does Genesis 48:19 emphasize that Ephraim, the younger brother, would be greater than Manasseh? Why does the Bible repeatedly show younger siblings receiving greater blessings or prominence, seemingly against cultural norms?Q6.Why did Jacob deliberately put Ephraim, the younger brother, ahead of Manasseh in Genesis 48:20? Doesn’t this violate the tradition of giving the greater blessing to the firstborn, and what does it say about fairness and justice in the Bible?
