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Genesis 45

Genesis 45:2

Joseph Reveals His Identity · Genesis 45:1–8
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Translations

Modern
But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.
Traditional
And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.
Literal
And he gave his voice in weeping, and Egypt heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
Latin
Elevavitque vocem cum fletu, quam audierunt Ægyptii, omnisque domus Pharaonis.

Original

Hebrew
English
But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.

Notes

Genesis 45:2

This is the third time Joseph cried over his brothers in the story (see also 42:24; 43:30; 45:14; 50:17; compare 50:1).

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

Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

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

Topics

Brother: Joseph's, for his Brethren Egypt: Israel in Joseph Makes Himself Known to his Brethren Select Readings: Joseph Revealing his Identity Weeping of Joseph