Genesis 48:11
And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.
Cross-reference
Genesis 37:33
Contrast
In Genesis 37:33, Jacob thought Joseph dead — now he sees him alive, a powerful reversal from grief to joy.
Genesis 37:35
Contrast
In Genesis 37:35, Jacob refused comfort mourning Joseph — now he is comforted seeing Joseph and his children.
Genesis 42:36
Contrast
In Genesis 42:36, Jacob felt bereaved of all his children — now he sees Joseph and his descendants.
Genesis 45:26
Parallel
In Genesis 45:26, Jacob fainted at the news of Joseph alive — now he sees him face to face.