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Themes in Genesis 45

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Themes in Genesis 45

Genesis 45:1 (show verse)

Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried, “Have everyone go out from me.” So there was no man with him when Joseph made himself known 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 wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it.

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)

Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at 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)

Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come closer to me.” And they came closer. And he said, “I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.

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)

Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

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)

For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor 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 before you to preserve for you a remnant in the earth, and to keep you alive by a great deliverance.

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)

Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the 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)

Hurry and go up to my father, and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, “God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay.

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 shall live in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children and your flocks and your herds and all that you have.

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)

There I will also provide for you, for there are still five years of famine to come, and you and your household and all that you have would be impoverished.”’

Genesis 45:12 (show verse)

Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.

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

Now you must tell my father of all my splendor in Egypt, and all that you have seen; and you must hurry 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 fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.

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 his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked 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)

Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

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

Genesis 45:17 (show verse)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your beasts and go 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)

and take your father and your households and come to me, and I will give you the best of the land of Egypt and you will eat the fat 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)

Now you are ordered, ‘Do this: take wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for 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)

Do not concern yourselves with your goods, for 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)

Then the sons of Israel did so; and Joseph gave them wagons according to the command of Pharaoh, and gave them provisions for the journey.

No Themes for this verse.

Genesis 45:22 (show verse)

To each of them he gave changes of garments, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of garments.

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)

To his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey.

Joseph » Summary of his life » Filial devotion

Genesis 45:24 (show verse)

So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the journey.”

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

Genesis 45:25 (show verse)

Then they went up from Egypt, and came to the land of Canaan to their father Jacob.

No Themes for this verse.

Genesis 45:26 (show verse)

They told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, and indeed he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” But he was stunned, for he did not believe them.

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

Genesis 45:27 (show verse)

When they told him all the words of Joseph that he had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.

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

Genesis 45:28 (show verse)

Then Israel said, “It is enough; my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”

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