Genesis 45:15
Genesis 45:15 in Multiple Translations
Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.
Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.
And he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.
Then he gave a kiss to all his brothers, weeping over them; and after that his brothers had no fear of talking to him.
He kissed all his brothers and wept over them, and after that his brothers were able to start talking with him.
Moreouer, he kissed all his brethren, and wept vpon them: and afterwarde his brethren talked with him.
and he kisseth all his brethren, and weepeth over them; and afterwards have his brethren spoken with him.
He kissed all his brothers, and wept on them. After that his brothers talked with him.
Moreover, he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.
And Joseph kissed all his brethren, and wept upon every one of them: after which they were emboldened to speak to him.
And then as he kissed his older brothers on their cheeks, he cried. After that, his brothers started to talk with him.
Then Joseph kissed all his brothers on the cheek, and he kept on crying while he did that. Then Joseph’s brothers were not frightened any more, and they talked to Joseph.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 45:15
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Genesis 45:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְנַשֵּׁ֥ק
לְ/כָל
אֶחָ֖י/ו
וַ/יֵּ֣בְךְּ
עֲלֵי/הֶ֑ם
וְ/אַ֣חֲרֵי
כֵ֔ן
דִּבְּר֥וּ
אֶחָ֖י/ו
אִתּֽ/וֹ
וַ/יְנַשֵּׁ֥ק
nâshaq
H5401
to kiss
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
וַ/יֵּ֣בְךְּ
bâkâh
H1058
to weep
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עֲלֵי/הֶ֑ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַ֣חֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Prep
כֵ֔ן
kên
H3651
right
Adv
דִּבְּר֥וּ
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 45:15
וַ/יְנַשֵּׁ֥ק
nâshaq
H5401
"to kiss"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To kiss or touch, also to equip with weapons, as seen in armed men or rulers. It appears in various forms, including a romantic kiss or a mode of attachment. In the Bible, it is used to describe intimate touch.
Definition: 1) to put together, kiss 1a) (Qal) to kiss 1b) (Piel) to kiss 1c) (Hiphil) to touch gently
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched. See also: Genesis 27:26; 2 Samuel 14:33; Psalms 2:12.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
וַ/יֵּ֣בְךְּ
bâkâh
H1058
"to weep"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To weep means to cry or shed tears, often in grief or sadness. In the Bible, weeping is a common expression of emotion, as seen in the stories of David and Jeremiah, who both wept bitterly in times of sorrow and repentance.
Definition: 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. See also: Genesis 21:16; 2 Samuel 12:21; Psalms 69:11.
עֲלֵי/הֶ֑ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וְ/אַ֣חֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
כֵ֔ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
דִּבְּר֥וּ
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֶחָ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
אִתּֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
Study Notes — Genesis 45:15
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- Genesis 45:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 45:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 45:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 45:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 45:15
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 45:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 45:15
- Sermons on Genesis 45:15
Context — Joseph Sends for His Father
13Tell my father about all my splendor in Egypt and everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”
14Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.
15Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.
16When the news reached Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased. 17Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do as follows: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan.Cross References
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| 1 | Luke 15:20 | So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 10:1 | Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? |
| 3 | Psalms 77:4 | You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. |
| 4 | Genesis 45:2 | But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. |
| 5 | Genesis 33:4 | Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 20:41 | When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. |
| 7 | Ruth 1:9 | May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 14:33 | So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom. |
| 9 | Genesis 29:13 | When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened. |
| 10 | Ruth 1:14 | Again they wept aloud, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. |
Genesis 45:15 Summary
In Genesis 45:15, Joseph shows us what it means to truly forgive and love others, even when they have hurt us. He wept over his brothers and kissed them, demonstrating his acceptance and love towards them. This is a powerful example of how God wants us to treat others, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40. By following Joseph's example, we can learn to forgive and love others, just as God has forgiven and loved us (1 John 4:19).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joseph weep over his brothers in Genesis 45:15?
Joseph wept over his brothers because he was overcome with emotion, seeing the men who had once rejected and hurt him now standing before him, and he was grateful for the opportunity to forgive and reunite with them, as seen in his actions in Genesis 45:14 and Genesis 50:20.
What is the significance of Joseph kissing each of his brothers in Genesis 45:15?
The act of Joseph kissing each of his brothers signifies his love, acceptance, and forgiveness towards them, demonstrating the power of God's love and redemption, as taught in Matthew 6:14-15 and Luke 6:27-28.
How did Joseph's brothers respond to his display of emotion and affection in Genesis 45:15?
After Joseph kissed and wept over his brothers, they were able to talk with him, indicating a newfound sense of comfort, trust, and openness in their relationship, much like the reconciliation described in Romans 5:10-11.
What can we learn from Joseph's example of forgiveness and reconciliation in Genesis 45:15?
Joseph's example teaches us the importance of extending forgiveness and love to those who have wronged us, just as God has forgiven us through Jesus Christ, as seen in Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to extend forgiveness and love to others, just as Joseph did to his brothers?
- How can I demonstrate the same kind of love and acceptance that Joseph showed to his brothers, even when they had wronged him?
- What role does humility play in reconciliation, and how can I cultivate humility in my own relationships, as seen in Joseph's actions in Genesis 45:15?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty and timing, just as Joseph did, even when faced with difficult circumstances and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 45:15
And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. And he fell upon ... Benjamin's neck.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 45:15
To wit, freely and familiarly, being encouraged by his kindness.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 45:15
Genesis 45:15 Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.Ver. 15. Kissed all his brethren.]
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 45:15
15. kissed] See note on Genesis 45:2. after that] Joseph’s brethren were evidently slow to believe that they might rely upon his sincerity.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 45:15
15. After that his brethren talked with him — That is, after the embracing of Benjamin (Genesis 45:14) and the weeping and kissing of them all.
Sermons on Genesis 45:15
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 64 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in Jesus as one's Savior and confessing one's sins. He encourages listeners to find a fundamental church that prea |
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Die Feinde Des Evangeliums Sollen Abgeschnitten Werden (German) by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, a young man shares his personal testimony of being freed from prison and his desire for forgiveness from his father. He believes that if he sees white bags hanging |
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What Jesus Wants for His Church by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the current state of society, which is filled with scandal, filth, and a lack of moral values. He emphasizes the need for individuals to lift |
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Breaking Away From Father by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of returning to God after breaking away from Him, highlighting the grief caused to the Father by our departure and the joy that comes when we |
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A Light to Others by Zac Poonen | In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing the truth of God's word with others. They encourage young people to take on the responsibility of being a light to t |
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Spiritual Resurrection by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three different individuals who were brought back to life by Jesus: Jairus' daughter, a young man, and Lazarus. The preacher emphasizes that |
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A Father's Love by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlink discusses the fatherly love of God and how He reveals Himself to us. She references James 5:11, which speaks of God's compassion and mercy. The serm |