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Themes in Genesis 45

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Themes in Genesis 45

Genesis 45:1 (show verse)

At this point, Joseph could not control his emotions any longer, so he cried out to everyone who was standing nearby, "Everybody! Leave me!" As a result, none of his staff was anywhere near him when he revealed himself to his brothers.

Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
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Genesis 45:2 (show verse)

He cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, including Pharaoh's household.

Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
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Weeping » Instances of » Of joseph

Genesis 45:3 (show verse)

Joseph blurted out, "I'm Joseph! Is my father really alive?" But his brothers could not answer him, because they had become terrified to be in his presence.

Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Conviction » Instances of » Joseph's brother, on account of their cruelty to joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
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Genesis 45:4 (show verse)

Joseph implored his brothers, "Please come close to me." So they did.

Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
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Genesis 45:5 (show verse)

"I'm your brother Joseph, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt!" he told them. "But don't be distressed or angry at yourselves because you sold me here, because God sent me ahead of you all in order to deliver us.

Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph
Aim in life » Mission, life's » Joseph sent to egypt to preserve the chosen family
Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Joseph » Son of jacob » His faith
Mission » Life's » Joseph sent to egypt to preserve the chosen family
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Overruling wicked designs for good
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Genesis 45:6 (show verse)

That's because this famine has been going on for two years now in this region, and there are still five years left, during which there won't be any plowing or harvesting.

Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Harvest » Failure of » Sometimes continued for years
Joseph » Son of jacob » His faith
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Overruling wicked designs for good
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Genesis 45:7 (show verse)

God sent me ahead of you to keep you alive on the earth, and to save you all in a magnificent way.

Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Joseph » Son of jacob » His humility
Joseph » Son of jacob » His faith
Judgments » Preservation during--exemplified » Joseph
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Overruling wicked designs for good
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Genesis 45:8 (show verse)

As a result, it wasn't you who sent me here, but God himself! He established me as a father-figure to Pharaoh himself! I'm in charge of his entire palace and ruler over the entire land of Egypt.

Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
God » Exalted Christ » Exalts
Joseph » Summary of his life » Dependence upon God
Joseph » Son of jacob » His humility
Joseph » Son of jacob » His faith
Promotion » From God
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Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Joseph
Rulers' » Corrupt judges of israel » Appointed by God

Genesis 45:9 (show verse)

So hurry up, go back to my father, and tell him that his son Joseph tells him, "God has made me master of all of Egypt. Hurry up! Come live with me!'

Children » Instances of » Joseph
Children » Good » Take care of parents
Good Children » Take care of parents
Good Children » Exemplified
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph sends for his father
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Joseph » Son of jacob » His humility
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Genesis 45:10 (show verse)

You are to live in the land of Goshen, near where I am you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything that you own.

Children » Instances of » Joseph
Children » Good » Take care of parents
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph sends for his father
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Goshen » A district » A district in egypt especially suitable for herds and flocks » Israelites dwelt in
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Genesis 45:11 (show verse)

I'll provide for you there, since there are still five years of famine left to go, and you, your households, and everything you own would have otherwise become impoverished.

Genesis 45:12 (show verse)

"Look, now! All of you can see me! And my own brother Benjamin can tell that it's really me speaking to you!

Children » Instances of » Joseph
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
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Genesis 45:13 (show verse)

So go tell my father about all of my splendor in Egypt. Tell him about everything that you've seen. Be quick about it, and bring my father down here!"

Children » Instances of » Joseph
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
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Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Joseph

Genesis 45:14 (show verse)

Then he threw his arms around Benjamin and wept as they embraced.

Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Joseph » Summary of his life » Manifested brotherly love
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Salutations » Of affection
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling on the neck and kissing
Social life » Wedding feasts » Of affection
Weeping » Instances of » Of joseph

Genesis 45:15 (show verse)

He kissed all of his brothers and wept with them, too, and then his brothers were able to talk with him.

Forgiveness » Examples of human
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Joseph
Kiss » Of affection
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Joseph
Love to man » Exemplified » Joseph
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Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling on the neck and kissing

Genesis 45:16 (show verse)

As soon as the news reached Pharaoh's palace that Joseph's brothers had arrived, Pharaoh and his servants were ecstatic.

Egypt » History of israel in » Pharaoh invites jacob into
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob

Genesis 45:17 (show verse)

Pharaoh told Joseph, "Be sure to tell your brothers, "Do this: load up your livestock, go back to the land of Canaan,

Beasts » Many kinds of, domestic
Egypt » History of israel in » Pharaoh invites jacob into
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob

Genesis 45:18 (show verse)

get your father and your households, and come back to me. I'll give you the best of the land of Egypt and you can live off the abundance of the land.'

Egypt » Celebrated for » Fertility
Egypt » History of israel in » Pharaoh invites jacob into
Fat » Figurative
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob
Liberality » Instances of » Pharaoh to joseph's people

Genesis 45:19 (show verse)

In addition," Pharaoh ordered, "Do this: take some transport wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones to ride in, along with your wives, and bring your father and come!

Egypt » History of israel in » Pharaoh invites jacob into
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob
Liberality » Instances of » Pharaoh to joseph's people

Genesis 45:20 (show verse)

Don't worry about your household goods, because the best of all the land of Egypt is yours."

Egypt » History of israel in » Pharaoh invites jacob into
Kindness » Instances of » Pharaoh to jacob
Liberality » Instances of » Pharaoh to joseph's people

Genesis 45:21 (show verse)

So Israel's sons did what they were asked to do, and Joseph provided wagons for them, as Pharaoh had commanded. He also gave them provisions for the journey.

No Themes for this verse.

Genesis 45:22 (show verse)

He gave each of them some changes of clothes, but he also gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.

Dress » Presents made of changes of clothes
Garments » Given as presents
Presents » Things given as » Money
Presents » Things given as » Garments
Presents » Were given » On sending away friends

Genesis 45:23 (show verse)

He sent his father ten male donkeys loaded with the best of Egyptian goods and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provisions for his father during the journey.

Joseph » Summary of his life » Filial devotion

Genesis 45:24 (show verse)

Then Joseph sent his brothers away, and they left for home. As they were leaving, Joseph admonished them, "Don't quarrel on the way back!"

Families » Should » Live in unity
Family » Of saints » Live in unity
Peace » Exhort others to

Genesis 45:25 (show verse)

So Joseph's brothers left Egypt and returned to the land of Canaan and to their father Jacob,

No Themes for this verse.

Genesis 45:26 (show verse)

where they informed their father, "Joseph is still alive! As a matter of fact, he's ruling the entire land of Egypt." But Jacob didn't believe them, because he had become cynical.

jacob » Hears that joseph is still alive
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob

Genesis 45:27 (show verse)

However, as soon as his sons had told him everything Joseph had said, and after he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent along to carry him, their father Jacob's spirit was encouraged.

jacob » Hears that joseph is still alive
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob

Genesis 45:28 (show verse)

"It's enough," Israel replied. "My son Joseph is still alive. I'm going to go see him before I die!"

jacob » Hears that joseph is still alive
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob