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Genesis 45:2
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He wept aloud. The Mitzrim heard, and the house of Par`oh heard.
And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he wept loudly, so that the Egyptians heard it and the household of Pharaoh heard it.
He wept loudly; the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh's household heard about it.
Joseph wept aloud, and the Egyptians [who had just left him] heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it.
Then he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard about it.
And hee wept & cried, so that the Egyptians heard: the house of Pharaoh heard also.
Then he wept loudly. And the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.
Then he cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him and told about it in the king's palace.
He wept aloud, and the Egyptians heard, and Pharaoh's household heard.
And he raised his voice in weeping; and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
Joseph continued to cry, and all the Egyptian people in Pharaoh's house heard it.
And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.
And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians and the household of Pharaoh heard it.
He cried with such loud sobs that the Egyptians heard it, and the news was taken to the king's palace.
But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh’s household heard it.
And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he wepte loude, so that ye Egipcians and Pharaos housholde herde it.
And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And so loud was his weeping, that it came to the ears of the Egyptians and all Pharaoh's house.
And he wept aloude, and the Egyptians, and the house of Pharao heard.
And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he uttered his voice with weeping; and all the Egyptians heard, and it was reported to the house of Pharao.
And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians and Pharaoh's household heard him.
And Joseph reiside the vois with wepyng, which Egipcians herden, and al the hows of Farao.
and he giveth forth his voice in weeping, and the Egyptians hear, and the house of Pharaoh heareth.
And he wept aloud: and Egypt heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.
He wept aloud. The Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard it.
Then he broke down and wept. He wept so loudly the Egyptians could hear him, and word of it quickly carried to Pharaoh's palace.
He cried so loud that the Egyptians heard it, and those of Pharaoh's house heard of it.
And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.
Then gave he forth his voice in weeping, - and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he lifted up his voice with weeping, which the Egyptians, and all the house of Pharao heard.
And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.
He wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
wept aloud: Heb. gave forth his voice in weeping, "This," says Sir J. Chardin, "is exactly the genius of the people of Asia; their sentiments of joy or grief are properly transports, and their transports are ungoverned, excessive, and truly outrageous. When anyone returns from a long journey or dies, his family burst into cries that may be heard twenty doors off; and this is renewed at different times, and continues many days, according to the vigour of the passion. Sometimes they cease all at once, and then begin as suddenly, with a greater shrillness and loudness than one could easily imagine." Numbers 14:1, Ruth 1:9, 2 Kings 20:3, Acts 20:37
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:11 - kissed Genesis 33:4 - embraced Genesis 45:15 - Moreover 2 Kings 8:11 - wept
Cross-References
Joseph prepared his chariot and went to meet his father Israel in Goshen. As soon as Joseph saw his father, he hugged him, and cried there for a long time.
That night all the people in the camp began crying loudly.
May the Lord give you another happy home and a new husband." When Naomi kissed the women good-bye, they began to cry out loud.
" Lord , please remember that I have always obeyed you. I have given myself completely to you and have done what you said was right." Then Hezekiah cried loudly.
And they all cried because Paul had said they would never see him again. They put their arms around him and kissed him. Then they went with him to the ship.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he wept aloud,....; Or "gave forth his voice in weeping" r; as he wept he cried aloud; for having put such a violent restraint on himself, as the flood of tears was the greater, so his voice was the stronger and louder for it:
and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard; the Egyptians, that were in the room or rooms adjoining to that where Joseph was, heard his cry, and perhaps a great deal of what was said; which they soon reported to others, and it quickly reached Pharaoh's court, which might not be at any great distance.
r ×××ª× ×ת ק×× ×××× "et dedit vocem suam in fletu", Montanus; so Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Schmidt.
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 45:2. The Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. — It seems strange that Joseph should have wept so loud that his cries should be heard at some considerable distance, as we may suppose his dwelling was not very nigh to the palace! "But this," says Sir John Chardin, "is exactly the genius of the people of Asia - their sentiments of joy or grief are properly transports, and their transports are ungoverned, excessive, and truly outrageous. When any one returns from a long journey, or dies, his family burst into cries that may be heard twenty doors off; and this is renewed at different times, and continues many days, according to the vigour of the passion. Sometimes they cease all at once, and then begin as suddenly with a greater shrillness and loudness than one could easily imagine." This circumstance Sir John brings to illustrate the verse in question. See Harmer, vol. iii. p. 17. But the house of Pharaoh may certainly signify Pharaoh's servants, or any of the members of his household, such as those whom Joseph had desired to withdraw, and who might still be within hearing of his voice. After all, the words may only mean that the report was brought to Pharaoh's house. See Genesis 45:16.
