Genesis 45:2-5

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 45:2

2. he wept aloud—No doubt, from the fulness of highly excited feelings; but to indulge in vehement and long-continued transports of sobbing is the usual way in which the Orientals express their grief. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 45:3

3. I am Joseph—or, "terrified at his presence." The emotions that now rose in his breast as well as that of his brethren—and chased each other in rapid succession—were many and violent. He was agitated by sympathy and joy; they were astonished, confounded, terrified; and betrayed their terror, by shrinking as far as they could from his presence. So "troubled" were they, that he had to repeat his announcement of himself; and what kind, affectionate terms he did use. He spoke of their having sold... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 45:1-15

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

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 45:2

(2) And the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.—Not the sound of Joseph’s weeping, but the news that his brethren had come, as in Genesis 45:16. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 45:4

(4) I am Joseph your brother.—There is much force in the assurance that he was still their brother. For they stood speechless in terrified surprise at finding that the hated dreamer, upon the anguish of whose soul they had looked unmoved, was now the ruler of a mighty empire. But with magnanimous gentleness he bids them neither to grieve nor be angry with themselves; for behind their acts there had been a watchful Providence guiding all things for good. 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

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 45:5

45:5 Now therefore be not {b} grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.(b) This example teaches that we must by all means comfort those who are truly ashamed and sorry for their sins. read more

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