Genesis 48:17
And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father’s hand, to remove it from Ephraim’s head unto Manasseh’s head.
Cross-reference
Genesis 48:14
Historical context
Genesis 48:14 describes Jacob intentionally crossing his hands, which Joseph then sees and disapproves of in 48:17, continuing the same narrative.
1 Samuel 16:7
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 16:7, God rejects outward appearance choosing David over his brothers — same principle as Jacob choosing younger Ephraim over firstborn Manasseh.
Romans 9:7
Parallel
Romans 9:7 shows God's sovereign choice not based on natural birth — exactly the principle behind Jacob blessing younger Ephraim.
Romans 9:8
Parallel
Romans 9:8 reinforces that spiritual lineage supersedes physical birth order — echoes Jacob's deliberate choice of Ephraim.
Romans 9:11
Parallel
Romans 9:11 describes God's election of Jacob over Esau before birth — a direct parallel to Jacob's choice of younger Ephraim.