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Genesis 45:2-4
New English Translation
Genesis 45:2-4
New English Translation
2 He wept loudly;[a] the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh’s household heard about it.[b]
3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” His brothers could not answer him because they were dumbfounded before him. 4 Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me,” so they came near. Then he said, “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.
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- Genesis 45:2 tn Heb “and he gave his voice in weeping,” meaning that Joseph could not restrain himself and wept out loud.
- Genesis 45:2 tn Heb “and the Egyptians heard and the household of Pharaoh heard.” Presumably in the latter case this was by means of a report.
Genesis 45:2-4
New International Version
Genesis 45:2-4
New International Version
2 And he wept(A) so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household heard about it.(B)
3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?”(C) But his brothers were not able to answer him,(D) because they were terrified at his presence.(E)
4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.”(F) When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!(G)
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