Genesis 45:11

Translations

Modern

And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’

Traditional

And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.

Literal

And I will provide for you there, for there are still five years of famine, lest you come to poverty—you and your house and all that is yours.’

Latin

…ibique te pascam (adhuc enim quinque anni residui sunt famis) ne et tu pereas, et domus tua, et omnia quæ possides.

Original

Hebrew

English

And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’

Notes

Genesis 45:9–13

Joseph told his brothers to inform Jacob. The entire family needed to move to Egypt and live in Goshen, a fertile area in the Nile delta (see 47:1–12). If they did not come to Egypt, they would not survive the upcoming five years of famine.

Genesis 45:1–15

In one of the book's most dramatic scenes, Joseph told his brothers who he was. This brought the process of reconciling with them to a climax (see also 50:14–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers

Events

Joseph's brothers return to Egyptc. 1706 BC

Related verses

Genesis 47:12
Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.
Genesis 47:6
…the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”
Matthew 15:5–6
But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’
1 Timothy 5:4
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
Mark 7:9–12
He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.

Glossary

Benjamin (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Famine Genesis, Book of Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the

Topics

Children: Good: Take Care of Parents Children: Joseph Egypt: Israel in Joseph Sends for his Father Forgiveness of Injuries: should be Accompanied by Kindness Forgiveness: Joseph Forgives his Brothers Good Children: Take Care of Parents Select Readings: Joseph Revealing his Identity

Genesis 45:11

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