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Genesis 45

Genesis 45:14

Joseph Sends for His Father · Genesis 45:9–15
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Translations

Modern
Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.
Traditional
And he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.
Literal
And he fell on the necks of Benjamin his brother and wept, and Benjamin wept on his necks.
Latin
Cumque amplexatus recidisset in collum Benjamin fratris sui, flevit: illo quoque similiter flente super collum ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.

Notes

Genesis 45:14–15

Joseph was reunited with his brothers, first with Benjamin and then with the rest. Their previous hatred and jealousy of Joseph (37:4–11) had come to an end. The brothers experienced forgiveness from God and from Joseph. Instead of commanding his brothers to bow down to him (see 42:6–7), Joseph welcomed them. Joseph held no grudge because he accepted what had happened as God’s work and saw the good that had resulted (see 50:14–21).

This is how wisdom rules: The wise leader will forgive and restore (see study note on 37:2–50:26).

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

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel

Glossary

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

Topics

Forgiveness: Joseph Forgives his Brothers Salutations: Often Accompanied by Falling on the Neck and Kissing Select Readings: Joseph Revealing his Identity Weeping of Joseph