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
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