Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
They said, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned,
New American Standard Bible
They told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, and indeed he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” But
King 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.
International Standard Version
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.
A Conservative 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 did not believe them.
American 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.
Amplified
and they said to him, “Joseph is still alive, and indeed he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” But Jacob was stunned and his heart almost stopped beating, because he did not believe them.
Bible in Basic English
And they said to him, Joseph is living, and is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And at this word Jacob was quite overcome, for he had no faith in it.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And they will announce to him, saying, Joseph is yet living, and that he the ruler over all the land of Egypt. And his heart will be cold for he believed them not
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they spoke to him, saying, "Joseph [is] still alive, and he [is] ruler over all the land of Egypt." And his heart {went numb}, because he did not believe him.
Modern King James verseion
And they told him, saying, Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he did not believe them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Joseph is yet alive and is governor over all the land of Egypt." And Jacob's heart wavered, for he believed them not.
NET Bible
They told him, "Joseph is still alive and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!" Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.
New Heart 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 did not believe them.
The Emphasized Bible
And they told him saying - Joseph: is, yet alive, yea, indeed, he, is ruler in all the land of Egypt. And his heart became faint, for he believed them not.
Webster
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.
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.
Youngs 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.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 45:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Reveals His Identity
25
So they went up from Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.
26 They said, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned,
Cross References
Genesis 37:35
All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.” And his father wept for him.
Genesis 44:28
One left—I said that he must have been torn to pieces—and I have never seen him again.
Genesis 42:36
Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is gone. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything happens to me!”
Genesis 42:38
But Jacob answered, “My son will not go down with you, for his brother is dead and he alone is left.
Genesis 45:8-9
Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Job 9:16
I do not believe He would pay attention to what I said.
Job 29:24
they were thrilled at
Psalm 105:21
ruler over all his possessions
Psalm 126:1
A song of ascents.
we were like those who dream.
Jonah 2:7
I remembered Yahweh.
My prayer came to You,
to Your holy temple.
Luke 24:11
But these words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe
Luke 24:34
who said,
Luke 24:41
But while they still were amazed and unbelieving because of their joy, He asked them,