Genesis 45:22 NIV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 45:21-24

"And the sons of Jacob did so; and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provisions for the way. To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment. And to his father he sent after this manner: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with grain and bread and provision for his father by the way. So he sent his brethren away, and they... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 45:22

Genesis 45:22. To—each man changes of raiment— St. Jerome renders it, two robes, binas stolas; and the Syriac, a pair of garments, which seems the true interpretation. Great part of the riches of the ancients consisted in changes of raiment, as well as in money; whence it became a custom to present changes of raiment either for honour or reward, Judges 14:13. 2 Kings 5:5.Luke 15:22; Luke 15:22. Horace mentions no less than five thousand robes in the possession of one Roman, lib. i. epis. vi.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 45:22

22. changes of raiment—It was and is customary, with great men, to bestow on their friends dresses of distinction, and in places where they are of the same description and quality, the value of these presents consists in their number. The great number given to Benjamin bespoke the warmth of his brother's attachment to him; and Joseph felt, from the amiable temper they now all displayed, he might, with perfect safety, indulge this fond partiality for his mother's son. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 45:16-28

Israel’s decision to move to Egypt 45:16-28Pharaoh’s invitation was as generous as it was because Pharaoh held Joseph in high regard. This is another excellent example of hospitality: giving the best that one has to a starving and needy family. Pharaoh’s invitation was an invitation, not a command. Pharaoh had no authority to command Jacob to move into Egypt. Jacob was free to accept or reject this offer. If Jacob chose to accept it, he would be free to return to Canaan whenever he chose. The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 45:16-30

11. Israel’s move to Egypt 45:16-46:30Joseph’s brothers returned to Jacob with news of Joseph’s survival and prosperity. Israel (Jacob) then moved to Egypt in response to Joseph’s invitation and God’s encouragement. The survival of Jacob’s family in Egypt through the famine recalls the survival of Noah’s family in the ark through the Flood. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:1-28

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 45:22

(22) Changes of raiment.—Gifts of clothing were marks of special favour in the East (Genesis 41:42). Joseph’s brethren would thus show by their very apparel how honourable had been their treatment. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 45:1-28

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

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:1-28

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

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 45:1-28

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