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Text -- Genesis 45:1-6 (NET)
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The Reconciliation of the Brothers
45:1 Joseph was no longer able to control himself before all his attendants , so he cried out , “Make everyone go out from my presence!” No one remained with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers .
45:2 He wept loudly ; the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh’s household heard about it.
45:3 Joseph said to his brothers , “I am Joseph ! Is my father still alive ?” His brothers could not answer him because they were dumbfounded before him.
45:4 Joseph said to his brothers , “Come closer to me,” so they came near . Then he said , “I am Joseph your brother , whom you sold into Egypt .
45:5 Now , do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here , for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life !
45:6 For these past two years there has been famine in the land and for five more years there will be neither plowing nor harvesting .
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
JOSEPH (2) |
Benjamin |
GENESIS, 1-2 |
Joseph |
CART |
Readings, Select |
Brother |
EARING |
Forgiveness |
God |
Weeping |
Conviction |
Quotations and Allusions |
PROVIDENCE, 1 |
Providence |
Plough |
GRIEF; GRIEVE |
HARVEST |
PLOW |
LIFE |
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NET Notes: Gen 45:2 Heb “and the Egyptians heard and the household of Pharaoh heard.” Presumably in the latter case this was by means of a report.
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NET Notes: Gen 45:5 You sold me here, for God sent me. The tension remains as to how the brothers’ wickedness and God’s intentions work together. Clearly God ...
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