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Genesis 45:12
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Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Binyamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.
Now behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is I who am speaking to you.
You and my brother Benjamin can certainly see with your own eyes that I really am the one who speaks to you.
"Look! Your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that I am speaking to you [personally in your language and not through an interpreter].
"Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.
And behold, your eyes doe see, and the eyes of my brother Beniamin, that my mouth speaketh to you.
And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.
All of you, including my brother Benjamin, can tell by what I have said that I really am Joseph.
Here! Your own eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Binyamin, that it is my own mouth speaking to you.
And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth which speaks to you.
"Surely you can see that I really am Joseph. Even my brother Benjamin knows it is me, your brother, talking to you.
And now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
Joseph continued, "Now all of you, and you too, Benjamin, can see that I am really Joseph.
Look! Your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that I’m the one speaking to you.
And behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that my mouth is speaking to you.
Beholde, youre eyes and the eyes of my brother Ben Iamin se, that I myne owne self speake vnto you by mouth.
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.
Now truly, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which says these things to you.
And beholde your eyes do see, and the eyes also of my brother Beniamin, that mine own mouth speaketh vnto you.
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.
And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Beniamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh vnto you.
Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.
Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that it is I, Joseph, who am speaking with you.
Lo! youre iyen, and the iyen of my brother Beniamyn seen, that my mouth spekith to you;
`And lo, your eyes are seeing, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that [it is] my mouth which is speaking unto you;
And, look, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that [it is] my mouth that speaketh to you.
Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
"And behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
Then Joseph added, "Look! You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that I really am Joseph!
"Now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.
And now your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my own mouth that speaks to you.
Now lo! your own eyes do see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, - that it is my own mouth, that doth speak unto you.
Behold, your eyes, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, see that it is my mouth that speaketh to you.
And now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
"Look at me. You can see for yourselves, and my brother Benjamin can see for himself, that it's me, my own mouth, telling you all this. Tell my father all about the high position I hold in Egypt, tell him everything you've seen here, but don't take all day—hurry up and get my father down here."
"Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
your eyes: Genesis 42:23, Luke 24:39, John 20:27
my mouth: Not as Genesis 42:23
Reciprocal: John 20:16 - She
Cross-References
Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have a living body as you see I have."
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand here in my side. Stop being an unbeliever and believe."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin,.... They were eyewitnesses of his being alive, having themselves seen him, and even Benjamin, who could not be suspected by his father of a fraud in imposing on him; and some of them could doubtless remember his features, and had an ocular proof of his being the very person, which they could with great evidence relate unto Jacob; as also his voice in speaking:
that [it is] my mouth that speaketh unto you; without an interpreter, as Aben Ezra, and in the Hebrew language, as the Targum and Jarchi; which might confirm them, and likewise their father upon their report, that the governor was not an Egyptian, but an Hebrew; and by that and other concurrent testimonies that he must be Joseph.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
- Joseph Made Himself Known to His Brethren
10. ×ש×× goÌshen, Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to ×ש×× geshem ârain, showerâ), 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 his brothers. As soon as he has obtained an affecting proof of the right disposition of his brothers, he conceals himself no longer. And the speech of Judah, in which, no doubt, his brothers concurred, does equal credit to his head and heart.
Genesis 45:1-15
Joseph now reveals to his brothers the astonishing fact that he himself, their long-lost brother, stands before them. âHe could not refrain himself.â Judah has painted the scene at home to the life; and Joseph can hold out no longer. âHave every man out from me.â Delicacy forbids the presence of strangers at this unrestrained outburst of tender emotion among the brothers. Besides, the workings of conscience, bringing up the recollections of the past, and the errors, to which some reference is now unavoidable, are not to be unveiled to the public eye. âHe lifted up his voice in weeping.â The expression of the feelings is free and uncontrolled in a simple and primitive state of society. This prevails still in the East. And Mizraim heard. The Egyptians of Josephâs house would hear, and report to others, this unusual utterance of deep feeling. âI am Joseph.â The natural voice, the native tongue, the long-remembered features, would, all at once, strike the apprehension of the brothers.
The remembrance of their crime, the absolute power of Joseph, and the justice of revenge, would rush upon their minds. No wonder they were silent and troubled at his presence. âIs my father yet alive?â This question shows where Josephâs thoughts were. He had been repeatedly assured of his fatherâs welfare. But the long absence and the yearning of a fond heart bring the question up again. It was reassuring to the brethren, as it was far away from any thought of their fault or their punishment. âCome near unto me.â Joseph sees the trouble of his brothers, and discerns its cause. He addresses them a second time, and plainly refers to the fact of their having sold him. He points out that this was overruled of God to the saving of life; and, hence, that it was not they, but God who had mercifully sent him to Egypt to preserve all their lives. âFor these two years.â Hence, we perceive that the sons of Jacob obtained a supply, on the first occasion, which was sufficient for a year. âTo leave to you a remnant in the land.â
This is usually and most naturally referred to a surviving portion of their race. âFather to Pharaoh;â a second author of life to him. Having touched very slightly on their transgression, and endeavored to divert their thoughts to the wonderful providence of God displayed in the whole affair, he lastly preoccupies their minds with the duty and necessity of bringing down their father and all their families to dwell in Egypt. âIn the land of Goshen.â This was a pasture land on the borders of Egypt and Arabia, perhaps at some distance from the Nile, and watered by the showers of heaven, like their own valleys. He then appeals to their recollections and senses, whether he was not their very brother Joseph. âMy mouth that speaketh unto you;â not by an interpreter, but with his own lips, and in their native tongue. Having made this needful and reassuring explanation, he breaks through all distance, and falls upon Benjaminâs neck and kisses him, and all his other brothers; after which their hearts are soothed, and they speak freely with him.
Genesis 45:16-20
The intelligence that Josephâs brethren are come reaches the ears of Pharaoh, and calls forth a cordial invitation to come and settle in Egypt. âIt was good in the eyes of Pharaoh.â They highly esteemed Joseph on his own account; and that he should prove to be a member of a respectable family, and have the pleasure of again meeting with his nearest relatives, were circumstances that afforded them a real gratification. âThe good of the land of Mizraim.â The good which it produces. Wagons; two-wheeled cars, fit for driving over the rough country, where roads were not formed. âLet not your eye care for your stuff;â your houses, or pieces of furniture which must be left behind. The family of Jacob thus come to Egypt, not by conquest or purchase, but by hospitable invitation, as free, independent visitors or settlers. As they were free to come or not, so were they free to stay or leave.
Genesis 45:21-24
The brothers joyfully accept the hospitable invitation of Pharaoh, and set about the necessary arrangements for their journey. âThe sons of Israel;â including Joseph, who had his own part to perform in the proposed arrangement. âAt the mouth of Pharaoh;â as he had authorized him to do. âChanges of raiment;â fine raiment for change on a high or happy day. To Benjamin he gives special marks of fraternal affection, which no longer excite any jealous feeling among the brothers, as the reasonableness of them is obvious. âFall out.â The original word means to be stirred by any passion, whether fear or anger, and interpreters explain it as they conceive the circumstances and the context require. The English version corresponds with the Septuagint οÌÏγιÌζεÏθε orgizesthe and with Onkelos. It refers, perhaps, to the little flashes of heat, impatience, and contention that are accustomed to disturb the harmony of companions in the East, who behave sometimes like overgrown children. Such ebullitions often lead to disastrous consequences. Josephâs exile arose from petty jealousies among brethren.
Genesis 45:25-28
The returning brothers inform their father of the existence and elevation of Joseph in Egypt. The aged patriarch is overcome for the moment, but at length awakens to a full apprehension of the joyful news. His heart fainted; ceased to beat for a time, fluttered, sank within him. The news was too good for him to venture all at once to believe it. But the words of Joseph, which they recite, and the wagons which he had sent, at length lead to the conviction that it must be indeed true. He is satisfied. His only thought is to go and see Joseph before he dies. A sorrow of twenty-two yearsâ standing has now been wiped away.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Genesis 45:12. That it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. — The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel renders the place thus: - "Your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my own mouth that speaketh with you, in the language of the house of the sanctuary." Undoubtedly Joseph laid considerable stress on his speaking with them in the Hebrew tongue, without the assistance of an interpreter, as in the case mentioned Genesis 42:23.
