Genesis 48:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

‘And Israel said to Joseph, “I had not thought to see your face, and lo, God has let me see your seed as well.”

The act of adoption fills him with gratitude to God and he cannot help expressing his feelings. Not only has he seen Joseph's face again, something he had never expected, but he has had the joy of seeing his two sons grow up as well. He has been truly blessed.

Genesis 48:11

11 And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.