Genesis 45:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So the brothers went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father.

Bible in Basic English

So they went up from Egypt and came to the land of Canaan, to their father Jacob.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Chanaan to their father Jacob.

Free Bible Version

So they left Egypt and went back home to their father Jacob in the country of Canaan.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they went vp from Egypt, and came vnto the land of Canaan vnto Iaakob their father,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father,

One Unity Resource Bible

They went up out of Egypt [Abode of slavery], and came into the land of Canaan [Humbled], to Jacob [Supplanter] their father.

Translation for Translators

So they left Egypt and came to their father Jacob in Canaan.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They went up out of Egypt and came to the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father.

Noah Webster Bible

And they went up from Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father,

World English Bible

They went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father.

Young's Literal Translation

And they go up out of Egypt, and come in to the land of Canaan, unto Jacob their father,

Context

The Revival of Jacob

²⁴Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”²⁵So the brothers went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan. ²⁶“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.

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Summary

In this verse, Joseph's brothers departed from Egypt to return to their father Jacob in Canaan. Joseph generously provided them with provisions for their journey, including changes of clothes. This act of kindness and reconciliation symbolizes the restoration of their relationship and the healing of past wounds. It also reflects Joseph's forgiveness and compassion towards his brothers, showcasing the power of reconciliation and the importance of extending grace to others.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

When they got back, and brought word to their father, "Joseph is still living, yea (וכי an emphatic assurance, Ewald, 3306) he is ruler in all the land of Egypt, his heart stopped, for he believed them not;" i.e., his heart did not beat at this joyful news, for he put no faith in what they said. It was not till they told him all that Joseph had said, and he saw the carriages that Joseph had sent, that "the spirit of their father Jacob revived; and Israel said: It is enough! Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die." Observe the significant interchange of Jacob and Israel. When once the crushed spirit of the old man was revived by the certainty that his son Joseph was still alive, Jacob was changed into Israel, the "conqueror overcoming his grief at the previous misconduct of his sons" (Fr. v. Meyer).

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary

We have here the good news brought to Jacob. 1. The relation of it, at first, sunk his spirits. When, without any preamble, his sons came in, crying, Joseph is yet alive, each striving which should first proclaim it, perhaps he thought they bantered him, and the affront grieved him; or the very mention of Joseph's name revived his sorrow, so that his heart fainted, Gen 45:26. It was a good while before he came to himself. He was in such care and fear about the rest of them that at this time it would have been joy enough to him to hear that Simeon was released, and that Benjamin had come safely home (for he had been ready to despair concerning both these); but to hear that Joseph is alive is too good news to be true; he faints, for he believes it not. Note, We faint, because we do not believe; David himself had fainted if he had not believed, Psa 27:13. 2. The confirmation of it, by degrees, revived his spirit. Jacob had easily believed his sons formerly when they told him, Joseph is dead; but he can hardly believe them now that they tell him, Joseph is alive. Weak and tender spirits are influenced more by fear than hope, and are more apt to receive impressions that are discouraging than those that are encouraging. But at length Jacob is convinced of the truth of the story, especially when he sees the wagons which were sent to carry him (for seeing is believing), then his spirit revived. Death is as the wagons which are sent to fetch us to Christ: the very sight of it approaching should revive us. Now Jacob is called Israel (Gen 45:28), for he begins to recover his wonted vigour. (1.) It pleases him to think that Joseph is alive. He says nothing of Joseph's glory, of which they told him; it was enough to him that Joseph was alive. Note, Those that would be content with less degrees of comfort are best prepared for greater. (2.) It pleases him to think of going to see him. Though he was old, and the journey long, yet he would go to see Joseph, because Joseph's business would not permit him to come to see him. Observe, He says, "I will go and see him," not, "I will go and live with him;" Jacob was old, and did not expect to live long; "But I will go and see him before I die, and then let me depart in peace; let my eyes be refreshed with this sight before they are closed, and then it is enough, I need no more to make me happy in this world." Note, It is good for us all to make death familiar to us, and to speak of it as near, that we may think how little we have to do before we die, that we may do it with all our might, and may enjoy our comforts as those that must quickly die, and leave them.

Genesis 45:25

The Revival of Jacob

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So the brothers went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father.

Bible in Basic English

So they went up from Egypt and came to the land of Canaan, to their father Jacob.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Chanaan to their father Jacob.

Free Bible Version

So they left Egypt and went back home to their father Jacob in the country of Canaan.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they went vp from Egypt, and came vnto the land of Canaan vnto Iaakob their father,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father,

One Unity Resource Bible

They went up out of Egypt [Abode of slavery], and came into the land of Canaan [Humbled], to Jacob [Supplanter] their father.

Translation for Translators

So they left Egypt and came to their father Jacob in Canaan.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They went up out of Egypt and came to the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father.

Noah Webster Bible

And they went up from Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father,

World English Bible

They went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father.

Young's Literal Translation

And they go up out of Egypt, and come in to the land of Canaan, unto Jacob their father,

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary

Genesis 45:25

Verse

Context

The Revival of Jacob

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary

Genesis 45:25

The Revival of Jacob

(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary