Translations
Modern
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt!
Traditional
And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
Literal
And Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near, and he said, “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.
Latin
Ad quos ille clementer: Accedite, inquit, ad me. Et cum accessissent prope: Ego sum, ait, Joseph, frater vester, quem vendidistis in Ægyptum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt!
Notes
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
Events
- Joseph's brothers return to Egyptc. 1706 BC
People
Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt
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 Joseph 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