Genesis 45:26
“And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.”
Genesis 45:26 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they told him, saying: Joseph thy son is living: and he is ruler in all the land of Egypt. Which when Jacob heard, he awaked as it were out of a deep sleep, yet did not believe them.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And they told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And his heart fainted, for he believed them not.
- DARBYDarby
- And they told him, saying, Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And his heart fainted, for he did not believe them.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They told him, saying, Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt. His heart fainted, for he didn't believe them.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and they declare to him, saying, 'Joseph is yet alive,' and that he is ruler over all the land of Egypt; and his heart ceaseth, for he hath not given credence to them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.” Jacob’s heart was stunned, for he did not believe them.
Context: Genesis 45
24So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
25And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father,
26And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.
27And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived:
28And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.
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.