Genesis 45:18
“And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.”
Genesis 45:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And bring away from thence your father and kindred, and come to me: and I will give you all the good things of Egypt, that you may eat the marrow of the land.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.
- DARBYDarby
- and take your father and your households, and come to me; and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Take your father and your households, and come to me, and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and you will eat the fat of the land.'
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and take your father, and your households, and come unto me, and I give to you the good of the land of Egypt, and eat ye the fat of the land.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Take your father and your households and come to me; I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you will eat the richness of the land.”
Context: Genesis 45
16And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.
17And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
18And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.
19Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out of the land of Egypt for your little ones, and for your wives, and bring your father, and come.
20Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.
About Genesis 45: Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
Joseph forgives his brothers and tells them to bring their father Jacob and their families to Egypt.
Commentary
Genesis 45 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the reunion of Joseph and his brothers. After years of separation, Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers and forgives them for their past wrongs.