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Genesis 45

Genesis 45:15

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

Modern
Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.
Traditional
Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.
Literal
And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. And after that his brothers spoke with him.
Latin
Osculatusque est Joseph omnes fratres suos, et ploravit super singulos: post quæ ausi sunt loqui ad eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.

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

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 Love to Man: Joseph Salutations: Often Accompanied by Falling on the Neck and Kissing Select Readings: Joseph Revealing his Identity