Genesis 43:27
43:27 He asked them how they were doing.
1 Then he said, “Is your aging father well, the one you spoke about? Is he still alive?”
Genesis 45:3
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.
Genesis 45:26
45:26 They told him, “Joseph is still alive and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned,
2 for he did not believe them.
1 tn Heb “concerning peace.”
2 tn Heb “and his heart was numb.” Jacob was stunned by the unbelievable news and was unable to respond.