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Genesis 45:1 (show verse)
Joseph could no longer keep his composure in front of all his attendants, so he called out, “Send everyone away from me!” No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers.
Genesis 45:2 (show verse)
But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh’s household heard it.
Genesis 45:3 (show verse)
Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But they could not answer him because they were terrified in his presence.
Genesis 45:4 (show verse)
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please, come near me,” and they came near. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt.
Genesis 45:5 (show verse)
And now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of 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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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 will be five more years without 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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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 establish you as a remnant within the land 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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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)
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.
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
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)
“Return quickly to my father and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: “God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without 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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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
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Genesis 45:10 (show verse)
You can settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you, your children, and grandchildren, your sheep, cattle, and all 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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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 sustain you, for there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you, your household, and everything you have will become destitute.”’
Genesis 45:12 (show verse)
Look! Your eyes and my brother Benjamin’s eyes can see that it is I , Joseph, who am speaking to you.
Genesis 45:13 (show verse)
Tell my father about all my glory in Egypt and about all you have seen. And bring my father here quickly.”
Genesis 45:14 (show verse)
Then Joseph threw his arms around Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder.
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
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)
Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept, and afterward his brothers talked with him.
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Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Joseph
Kiss » Of affection
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Love to man » Exemplified » Joseph
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Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling on the neck and kissing
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Joseph
Kiss » Of affection
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Genesis 45:16 (show verse)
When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace, “Joseph’s brothers have come,” Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.
Genesis 45:17 (show verse)
Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and go on back to the land of Canaan.
Genesis 45:18 (show verse)
Get your father and your families, and come back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you can eat from the richness of the land.’
Genesis 45:19 (show verse)
You are also commanded, ‘Do this: Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your young children and your wives and bring your father here.
Genesis 45:20 (show verse)
Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”
Genesis 45:21 (show verse)
The sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had commanded, and he gave them provisions for the journey.
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Genesis 45:22 (show verse)
He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes, but he gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.
Genesis 45:23 (show verse)
He sent his father the following: 10 donkeys carrying the best products of Egypt and 10 female donkeys carrying grain, food, and provisions for his father on the journey.
Genesis 45:24 (show verse)
So Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Don’t argue on the way.”
Genesis 45:25 (show verse)
So they went up from Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.
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Genesis 45:26 (show verse)
They said, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.
Genesis 45:27 (show verse)
But when they told Jacob all that Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.
Genesis 45:28 (show verse)
Then Israel said, “Enough! My son Joseph is still alive. I will go to see him before I die.”