Genesis 45:3

Translations

Modern

Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.

Traditional

And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.

Literal

And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” And his brothers were not able to answer him, for they were terrified in his presence.

Latin

Et dixit fratribus suis: Ego sum Joseph: adhuc pater meus vivit? Non poterant respondere fratres nimio terrore perterriti.

Original

Hebrew

English

Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.

Notes

Genesis 45:3

The news shocked the brothers. They were unable to speak because of amazement and fear (45:5; compare 50:15).

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

Acts 7:13
On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.
Acts 9:5
“Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied.
Zechariah 12:10
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
Job 23:15
Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him.
Job 4:5
But now trouble has come upon you, and you are weary. It strikes you, and you are dismayed.
Luke 24:37–38
But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
Mark 6:50
…for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
Luke 5:8
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”
Matthew 14:26–27
When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

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 Conviction: Joseph's Brother, on Account of Their Cruelty to Joseph Egypt: Israel in Joseph Makes Himself Known to his Brethren Select Readings: Joseph Revealing his Identity

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