Genesis 45:1. Then Joseph could not— The beauties of this chapter are so striking, that it would be an indignity to the reader's judgment to point them out: all who can read and feel must be sensible of them; as, perhaps, there is nothing in sacred or prophane history more highly wrought up, more interesting or affecting. read more
1. Then Joseph could not refrain himself—The severity of the inflexible magistrate here gives way to the natural feelings of the man and the brother. However well he had disciplined his mind, he felt it impossible to resist the artless eloquence of Judah. He saw a satisfactory proof, in the return of all his brethren on such an occasion, that they were affectionately united to one another; he had heard enough to convince him that time, reflection, or grace had made a happy improvement on their... read more
10. Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers 45:1-15Joseph emotionally revealed his identity to his brothers. He assured them of God’s sovereign control of his life and directed them to bring Jacob to Egypt. He then demonstrated his love for his brothers warmly. This is one of the most dramatic recognition scenes in all literature.Judah so impressed Joseph with the sincerity of his repentance and the tenderness of his affection that Joseph broke down completely. He wept tears of joy... read more
Joseph makes Himself known to his Brethren. Pharaoh invites Jacob and his Family to Settle in Egypt5-7. Joseph declares that the events of the past all witnessed to the providential care of God. 6. Earing] i.e. ploughing, cognate with Lat. aro, ’I plough.’ The word is now obsolete. 8. A father to Pharaoh] a title of honour and respect: cp. Isaiah 22:21.10. The land of Goshen] This was a fertile district of N. Egypt, lying to the E. of the Nile between Zagazig and Tel-el Kebir, 40m. NE. of... read more
XLV.JOSEPH IS RECONCILED TO HIS BRETHREN, AND ENCOURAGES THEM AND HIS FATHER TO MAKE EGYPT THEIR HOME.(1) Joseph could not refrain himself.—The picture which Judah had drawn of his father’s love for Benjamin, the thought that by separating them he might have made his father die of grief, and the sight of his brethren, and especially of Judah offering to endure a life of slavery in order that Benjamin might go free, overpowered Joseph’s feelings, and he commanded all his attendants to quit the... read more
Genesis 45:5 'The case of Themistocles was almost like that of Joseph; on being banished into Egypt he also grew in favour with the king, and told his wife "he had been undone, unless he had been undone". For God esteems it one of His glories that He brings good out of evil; and therefore it were but reason we should trust God to goven His own world as He pleases; and that we should patiently wait till the change cometh, or the reason be discovered.' Jeremy Taylor, Holy Living. References.... read more
THE RECONCILIATIONGenesis 45:1-28By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel and gave commandment concerning his bones.-{; Hebrews 11:22}IT is generally by some circumstance or event which perplexes, troubles, or gladdens us, that new thoughts regarding conduct are presented to us, and new impulses communicated to our life. And the circumstances through which Joseph’s brethren passed during the famine not only subdued and softened them to a genuine... read more
CHAPTER 45 Joseph Reveals Himself 1. He reveals himself (Genesis 45:1-3 ) 2. His address (Genesis 45:4-13 ) 3. He kissed his brethren (Genesis 45:14-15 ) 4. Pharaoh’s command (Genesis 45:16-20 ) 5. His brethren sent away and their return to Jacob (Genesis 45:21-28 ) These three chapters belong together because they lead up to the great climax in the story of Joseph. The nobility of the character of Joseph is here fully brought out. Besides being a wise man, the great statesman of... read more
45:1 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, {a} Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.(a) Not because he was ashamed of his kindred, but rather because he wanted to cover his brother’s sin. read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 45:1-3
"Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known to his brethren. And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard. And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence."Many have compared the speechless astonishment of these guilty... read more