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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Genesis 45:20
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Also, don't concern yourselves about your belongings, for the good of all of the land of Mitzrayim is yours."
Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is your's.
Do not worry about your possessions, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
Tell them not to worry about bringing any of their things with them, because we will give them the best of what we have in Egypt."
Don't worry about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt will be yours.'"
'Do not be concerned with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
'And do not concern yourselves with your property, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
Also regarde not your stuffe: for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.
Now do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
They can leave their possessions behind, because they will be given the best of everything in Egypt.
Don't worry about your stuff, because everything good in the land of Egypt is yours.'"
And let not your eye regret your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt shall be yours.
Don't worry about bringing all of their belongings. We can give them the best of Egypt."
Have no concern for your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
And do not regard your stuff which you leave behind; for the choicest of all the land of Egypt is yours.
They are not to worry about leaving their possessions behind; the best in the whole land of Egypt will be theirs."
Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”
And your eye, let it have no regard for your vessels, for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.
and regarde not youre housholde stuff: for the goodes of all the lade of Egipte shalbe yours.
Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.
And take no thought for your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.
Also regarde not your stuffe, for the good of all the lande of Egypt is yours.
Also regard not your stuff; for the good things of all the land of Egypt are yours.'
Also regard not your stuffe: for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.
And be not sparing in regard to your property, for all the good of Egypt shall be yours.
Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.
But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt will be yours.'"
nether leeue ye ony thing of the purtenaunce of youre hows, for alle the richessis of Egipt schulen be youre.
and your eye hath no pity on your vessels, for the good of all the land of Egypt [is] yours.'
Also don't regard your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.
Also regard not your furniture; for the good of all the land of Egypt [is] yours.
Also, don't concern yourselves about your belongings, for the good of all of the land of Egypt is yours."
Also do not be concerned about your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours."'
Don't worry about your personal belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
Do not worry about the things that belong to you. For the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
Give no thought to your possessions, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
And leave nothing of your household stuff; for all the riches of Egypt shall be yours.
Give no thought to your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
'Do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.'"
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
regard not: Heb. let not your eye spare, etc. Deuteronomy 7:16, Deuteronomy 19:13, Deuteronomy 19:21, Isaiah 13:18, Ezekiel 7:4, Ezekiel 7:9, Ezekiel 9:5, Ezekiel 20:17
stuff: Exodus 22:7, Joshua 7:11, 1 Samuel 10:22, 1 Samuel 25:13, 1 Samuel 30:24, Ezekiel 12:3, Ezekiel 12:4, Matthew 24:17, Luke 17:31
the good: Genesis 45:18, Genesis 20:15, Ezra 9:12, Isaiah 1:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 45:9 - come Mark 10:29 - There
Cross-References
And Abimelech, said, Lo! my land is before thee, - wherever it may seem good in thine eyes, dwell.
Then said Joseph unto his brethren: I, am Joseph, is my father yet alive? But his brethren could not answer him, for they were terrified because of him.
Then said Joseph unto his brethren - Draw near I pray you, unto me. And they drew near. And he said - I, am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
and fetch your father and your households and come in unto me, - that I may give you the best of the land of Egypt, and eat ye the fat of the land.
When a man giveth unto his neighbour silver or jewelry, to keep, and it is stolen out of the house of the man:
and thou shalt devour all the peoples whom, Yahweh thy God, delivering up unto thee, thine eye shall not look with pity upon them, neither shalt thou serve their gods, for a snare, would it be unto thee.
thine eye shall not look with pity upon him, - so shall thou consume the shedding of innocent blood out of Israel and it shah go well with thee.
neither shall thine eye pity, - life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
Israel hath sinned, yea moreover they have transgressed my covenant which I commanded them, - yea moreover they have taken of what was devoted, yea moreover they have stolen, yea moreover they have dissembled, yea moreover they have put it among their own goods.
Then asked they again of Yahweh, Hath there yet to come in hither a man? And Yahweh said, Lo! he, hath hid himself among the stores.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Also regard not your stuff,.... Or "your vessels" g, utensils, household goods; he would not have them to be concerned if they could not bring all their goods with them, but were obliged to leave some behind, and which, because of the distance of the way and difficulty of the road, lying through sandy deserts, could not well be brought, since there was enough to be had in the land of Egypt; therefore, as it may be rendered, "let not your eye spare" h, or "pity": do not be grieved at it, or say it is a pity to leave these good things behind. Some render and explain the words just the reverse, "leave nothing of your household goods" i; bring all away with you, as if he would not have them think of returning again, but of settling and continuing in Egypt; but this does not so well agree with what follows as the former sense does:
for the good of all the land of Egypt [is] yours: whatever good things were in it, whether for food or use for themselves, their houses, or their flocks, all were at their service, and they were welcome to them; or the best or most fruitful part of the country was designed for them, and would be given to them, or was at their option.
g ×¢× ××××× "vasis vestris", Fagius, Drusius, "supellectilibus vestris", Pagninus, Schmidt; "propter vestra supellectilia", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. h ×¢×× ×× ×× ×ª×ס "oculus vester non parcat", Pagninus, Montanus, Munster, Drusius, Schmidt. i "Nee dimittatis quicquam de supellectili vestra", V. L. so Mercerus.
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 45:20. Regard not your stuff — Literally, Let not your eye spare your instruments or vessels. ××××× keleychem, a general term, in which may be included household furniture, agricultural utensils, or implements of any description. They were not to delay nor encumber themselves with articles which could be readily found in Egypt, and were not worth so long a carriage.
