New International VersionPharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan,
New Living TranslationPharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘This is what you must do: Load your pack animals, and hurry back to the land of Canaan.
English Standard VersionAnd Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan,
Berean Standard BiblePharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do as follows: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan.
King James BibleAnd Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
New King James VersionAnd Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and depart; go to the land of Canaan.
New American Standard BibleThen Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your livestock and go to the land of Canaan,
NASB 1995Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your beasts and go to the land of Canaan,
NASB 1977Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your beasts and go to the land of Canaan,
Legacy Standard BibleThen Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your beasts and go to the land of Canaan,
Amplified BibleThen Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: load your animals and return to the land of Canaan [without delay],
Christian Standard BiblePharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and go on back to the land of Canaan.
Holman Christian Standard BiblePharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and go on back to the land of Canaan.
American Standard VersionAnd Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye: lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
Contemporary English VersionSo the king said to Joseph: Tell your brothers to load their donkeys and return to Canaan.
English Revised VersionAnd Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSo Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Say to your brothers, 'Load up your animals, and go back to Canaan.
Good News TranslationHe said to Joseph, "Tell your brothers to load their animals and to return to the land of Canaan.
International Standard VersionPharaoh told Joseph, "Be sure to tell your brothers, 'Do this: load up your livestock, go back to the land of Canaan,
NET BiblePharaoh said to Joseph, "Say to your brothers, 'Do this: Load your animals and go to the land of Canaan!
New Heart English BibleAnd Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Tell your brothers, ?Do this: Load your animals and go. Enter the land of Canaan.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to thy brethren, This do ye; load your beasts, and go, return to the land of Canaan; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BiblePharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do as follows: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan.
World English BiblePharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals, and go, travel to the land of Canaan. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Pharaoh says to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, This you do: load your beasts, and go, enter the land of Canaan,
Young's Literal Translation and Pharaoh saith unto Joseph, 'Say unto thy brethren, This do ye: lade your beasts, and go, enter ye the land of Canaan,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Pharaoh will say to Joseph, Say to thy brethren, This do ye: your cattle and come, go to the land of Canaan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he spoke to Joseph that he should give orders to his brethren, saying : Load your beasts, and go into the land of Chanaan.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he told Joseph that he should command his brothers, saying: “ ‘Burden your beasts, and go into the land of Canaan,
New American BibleSo Pharaoh told Joseph: “Say to your brothers: ‘This is what you shall do: Load up your animals and go without delay to the land of Canaan.
New Revised Standard VersionPharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your animals and go back to the land of Canaan. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Do this: load your beasts with wheat, and go, and carry it to the land of Canaan;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Pharaoh said to Yoseph, “Say to your brothers thus: ‘Load your animals with grain and go bring it to the land of Canaan; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: 'Say unto thy brethren: This do ye: lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd Pharao said to Joseph, Say to thy brethren, Do this; fill your waggons, and depart into the land of Chanaan.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt16When the news reached Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased. 17PharaohsaidtoJoseph,“Tellyour brothers,‘Doas follows:Loadyour animalsand returnto the landof Canaan.18Then bring your father and your families and return to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat from the fat of the land.’…
Cross References Exodus 12:31-32Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. / Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.”
Acts 7:13-14On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. / Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all.
Genesis 46:5-7Then Jacob departed from Beersheba, and the sons of Israel took their father Jacob in the wagons Pharaoh had sent to carry him, along with their children and wives. / They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt. / Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring.
Exodus 1:1-5These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...
Genesis 50:20-21As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. / Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.
Acts 7:9-10Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
Genesis 47:11-12So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. / Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.
Exodus 3:10Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
Genesis 41:41-43Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. / He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
Hebrews 11:22By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.
Genesis 50:24-25Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” / And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.”
Exodus 6:6-8Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. / I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. / And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’”
Genesis 42:6Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.
Acts 2:39This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
Genesis 15:13-14Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.
Treasury of Scripture And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, This do you; lade your beasts, and go, get you to the land of Canaan; lade your. Genesis 42:25,26
Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus did he unto them… Genesis 44:1,2
And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sackswith food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth… Jump to Previous AnimalsBeastsCanaanDepartEnterGoodsJosephLoadPharaohTravelJump to Next AnimalsBeastsCanaanDepartEnterGoodsJosephLoadPharaohTravelGenesis 45 1.Joseph makes himself known to his brothers.5.He comforts them in God's providence.9.He sends for his father.16.Pharaoh confirms it.21.Joseph furnishes then for their journey.25.Jacob is revived with the news.Pharaoh said to JosephThis phrase highlights the authority and influence Joseph held in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself. Joseph's rise from a Hebrew slave to a powerful leader is a testament to God's providence and favor. This mirrors the story of Daniel, who also rose to prominence in a foreign land. Joseph's position allowed him to act as a mediator between Pharaoh and his family, a type of Christ who mediates between God and humanity. Tell your brothers
Joseph's brothers, who had previously sold him into slavery, are now recipients of grace and provision. This reflects themes of forgiveness and reconciliation, central to the Christian message. Joseph's actions prefigure Christ's forgiveness of those who wronged Him. The brothers' journey to Egypt also fulfills God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would sojourn in a foreign land (Genesis 15:13). ‘Do as follows: Load your animals
The instruction to load their animals indicates preparation for a significant journey. This reflects the nomadic lifestyle of the patriarchs and the importance of livestock in their economy and survival. The act of loading animals for travel is reminiscent of the Israelites' later exodus from Egypt, where they also prepared to leave with their possessions. and return to the land of Canaan.
Canaan is the land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. The return to Canaan signifies a return to the land of promise and covenant. This journey foreshadows the eventual return of the Israelites from Egypt during the Exodus. Canaan represents not just a physical location but a spiritual inheritance, paralleling the Christian hope of entering the promised rest in Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt who shows favor to Joseph and his family. His command reflects his trust in Joseph and his desire to support Joseph's family. 2. JosephThe son of Jacob who rose to power in Egypt. He is a key figure in the account, acting as a mediator between Pharaoh and his family. 3. Joseph's BrothersThe sons of Jacob who had previously sold Joseph into slavery. They are now recipients of Pharaoh's generosity through Joseph's intercession. 4. CanaanThe land where Joseph's family resides. It is significant as the Promised Land given to Abraham and his descendants. 5. EgyptThe place where Joseph has risen to power and where his family will find refuge during the famine. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and ProvidenceGod's hand is evident in Joseph's rise to power and the provision for his family. Trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem dire. Forgiveness and ReconciliationJoseph's relationship with his brothers demonstrates the power of forgiveness. Seek reconciliation and extend grace to those who have wronged you. The Role of Leadership and InfluenceJoseph uses his position to bless others. Use your influence to serve and uplift those around you, reflecting Christ's love. Faithfulness in AdversityJoseph remained faithful to God despite his trials. Stay committed to God, knowing He can use your circumstances for His glory. Generosity and ProvisionPharaoh's generosity towards Joseph's family is a model of provision. Be open-handed and generous, trusting God to meet your needs. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 45
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What is the Tribe of Ephraim?Verses 17, 18. - And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; and take your father and your households, and come unto me. This may have been an independent invitation given by the Egyptian king to Joseph's relatives; but it is more than likely that Joseph had already told him of the proposal he had made to his brethren, and that he here receives a royal confirmation of the same). And I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, - i.e. the best part of the land, viz., Goshen (Rosenmüller, Lange, and others); though the phrase is probably synonymous with that which follows - and ye shall eat the fat of the land. The fat of the land meant either the richest and most fertile portion of it (Lunge, Kalisch), or the best and choicest of its productions (Gesenius, Keil). Cf. Deuteronomy 32:14; Psalm 147:14.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Pharaohפַּרְעֹה֙(par·‘ōh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547:Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kingssaidוַיֹּ֤אמֶר(way·yō·mer)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, saytoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toJoseph,יוֹסֵ֔ף(yō·w·sêp̄)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130:Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites“Tellאֱמֹ֥ר(’ĕ·mōr)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, sayyour brothers,אַחֶ֖יךָ(’a·ḥe·ḵā)Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 251:A brother, )‘Doעֲשׂ֑וּ(‘ă·śū)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 6213:To do, makeas follows:זֹ֣את(zōṯ)Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063:Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,Loadטַֽעֲנוּ֙(ṭa·‘ă·nū)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2943:To load a, beastyour animalsבְּעִ֣ירְכֶ֔ם(bə·‘î·rə·ḵem)Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1165:Beasts, cattleand returnוּלְכוּ־(ū·lə·ḵū-)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walkto the landאַ֥רְצָה(’ar·ṣāh)Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landof Canaan.כְּנָֽעַן׃(kə·nā·‘an)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667:Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan
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