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.

[43:27]  ¹ tn Heb “concerning peace.”

[45:26]  ² tn Heb “and his heart was numb.” Jacob was stunned by the unbelievable news and was unable to respond.