OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 47:7

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Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

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Verse 7. Blessed him, Pharao; saying, perhaps, God save the king; or, O king live for ever: thus wishing that he might enjoy all sorts of blessings. Menochius.—It is generally taken in this sense, when men bless one another; but when they bless God, they mean to praise, supplicate, or thank him. Calmet.

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