Genesis 45:14-15 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 45:1-15

Judah and his brethren were waiting for an answer, and could not but be amazed to discover, instead of the gravity of a judge, the natural affection of a father or brother. I. Joseph ordered all his attendants to withdraw, Gen. 45:1. The private conversations of friends are the most free. When Joseph would put on love he puts off state, and it was not fit his servants should be witnesses of this. Thus Christ graciously manifests himself and his loving-kindness to his people, out of the sight... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:14

And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept ,.... On his neck first, because he was his own brother by father and mother's side; and he wept over him for joy that he had a sight of him once more: the word for "neck" is in the plural number, and being used, may signify that he fell first on one side of his neck, and then on the other, to show his great affection for him: and Benjamin wept upon his neck ; their love and the tokens of it were reciprocal. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:15

Moreover, he kissed all his brethren ,.... In their turns, to testify his real affection for them, and hearty reconciliation to them: and wept upon them ; that is, upon their necks, as he had on Benjamin's: and after that his brethren talked with him : being emboldened by this carriage of his to them, and encouraged to believe that he really forgave them their sin against him, and was truly reconciled unto them, and had a real affection for them, and had no reason to fear he would... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:14

He fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck - Among the Asiatics kissing the beard, the neck, and the shoulders, is in use to the present day; and probably falling on the neck signifies no more than kissing the neck or shoulders, with the arms around. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:1-15

Joseph's discovery of himself to his brethren. I. THE ANNOUNCEMENT . " I am Joseph, whom ye sold into Egypt." 1. How it was made . 2. How it was received . II. THE COMMISSION . 1. To carry an invitation . "Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, and tarry not." 2. To deliver a promise . "And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen," and "there will I nourish... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:1-15

Darkness turned into light. Joseph's revelation of himself to his brethren in the atmosphere of the purest brotherly affection and grateful acknowledgment of Divine goodness. Only small natures are ashamed of tears. At first the men who had a great sin upon their consciences were only troubled at the presence of their injured brother, but soon the free and full manifestation of his love turns all their fears into rejoicing. Joseph wept for joy at their return to him, and they were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:14-15

And he ( i.e. Joseph) fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck . "Benjamin is the central point whence leads out the way to reconciliation" (Langs). "Here brotherly affection is drawn out by affection, tear answering tear" (Hughes; cf. Genesis 33:4 ). Moreover he kissed all his brethren ,—"the seal of recognition, of reconciliation, and of salutation" (Lange)— and wept upon them. It has been thought that Benjamin stood when Joseph embraced... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 45:1-28

- Joseph Made Himself Known to His Brethren10. גשׁן gôshen, Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem “rain, shower”), a region on the borders of Egypt and Arabia, near the gulf of Suez.The appeal of Judah is to Joseph irresistible. The repentance of his brothers, and their attachment to Benjamin, have been demonstrated in the most satisfactory manner. This is all that Joseph sought. It is evident, throughout the whole narrative, that he never aimed at exercising any supremacy over... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:1-28

Joseph and his brothers (42:1-45:28)When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognized them but they did not recognize him (42:1-8). Rather than make himself known to them immediately, Joseph decided to test them to see if they had experienced any change of heart over the years. Joseph was not looking for revenge. His apparently harsh treatment of them, mixed with kindness, was designed to stir their consciences. They realized they were being punished for their unjust... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 45:12-15

"And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. And ye shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and all that ye have seen: and ye shall haste and bring down my father hither. And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck. And he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him."Why all the weeping? Here is an example of weeping for joy, an emotion... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 45:1-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:14-15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 45:1-28

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:1-28

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 45:12-15

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