Genesis 45:25
Genesis 45:25 in Multiple Translations
So the brothers went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.
¶ And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father,
And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father.
So they went up from Egypt and came to the land of Canaan, to their father Jacob.
So they left Egypt and went back home to their father Jacob in the country of Canaan.
Then they went vp from Egypt, and came vnto the land of Canaan vnto Iaakob their father,
And they go up out of Egypt, and come in to the land of Canaan, unto Jacob their father,
They went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father.
And they went up from Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan, to Jacob their father,
And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Chanaan to their father Jacob.
So they left Egypt and came to their father Jacob in Canaan.
Joseph’s brothers went back to their father Jacob, in Canaan country.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 45:25
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Genesis 45:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יַּעֲל֖וּ
מִ/מִּצְרָ֑יִם
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
אֶ֣רֶץ
כְּנַ֔עַן
אֶֽל
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
אֲבִי/הֶֽם
וַֽ/יַּעֲל֖וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/מִּצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
כְּנַ֔עַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
Canaan
N-proper
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
אֲבִי/הֶֽם
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 45:25
וַֽ/יַּעֲל֖וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
מִ/מִּצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
Prep | N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
כְּנַ֔עַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
"Canaan"
N-proper
Canaan was a son of Ham and the name of the country where he lived, which is now modern-day Israel. The Canaanites were known for being merchants and traders, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.9.18; son of: Ham (H2526); brother of: Cush (H3568), Egypt (H4714) and Put (H6316); father of: Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: Canaan, merchant, traffick. See also: Genesis 9:18; Exodus 6:4; Psalms 105:11.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
אֲבִי/הֶֽם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
Study Notes — Genesis 45:25
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Context — The Revival of Jacob
23And he sent to his father the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey.
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. 27However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived.Genesis 45:25 Summary
This verse, Genesis 45:25, tells us that the brothers went back to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan after meeting with Joseph in Egypt. They were excited to share the news with their father that Joseph was alive and doing well, as seen in Genesis 45:26-27. Just like the brothers, we can trust in God's plan and follow His guidance, as encouraged in Psalm 32:8-11, which reminds us that God's way is perfect and He will instruct us and teach us in the way we should go. By following God's plan, we can experience His love and care, just like Jacob did when he was reunited with his son Joseph.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the brothers go back to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan?
The brothers went back to their father Jacob to inform him about Joseph's whereabouts and his status as ruler over all the land of Egypt, as seen in Genesis 45:25 and further explained in Genesis 45:26-27.
What was the significance of the brothers' journey from Egypt to Canaan?
The brothers' journey from Egypt to Canaan marked the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to Jacob, as mentioned in Genesis 28:15, where God said He would be with Jacob and bring him back to the land.
How did the brothers' return to Jacob relate to Joseph's instructions?
The brothers' return to Jacob was a direct result of Joseph's instructions, as seen in Genesis 45:24, where Joseph told them not to quarrel on the way, showing his care and concern for their well-being and their relationship with their father.
What can we learn from the brothers' obedience to Joseph's instructions?
The brothers' obedience to Joseph's instructions, as seen in Genesis 45:25, teaches us the importance of following God's guidance and trusting in His plan, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways we can apply the principle of obedience, as seen in the brothers' actions, to our own lives and relationships?
- How can we trust in God's plan, even when we don't fully understand the circumstances, just like Jacob had to trust in God's promise to him?
- In what ways can we demonstrate our love and care for our family members, just like Joseph showed his care for his brothers and father?
- What are some lessons we can learn from the brothers' journey about perseverance and faith in the face of uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 45:25
And they went up out of Egypt,.... That lying lower than the land of Canaan: and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father; they found him alive and well.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 45:25
And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father, They went up out of Egypt. The Hebrews considered what lay to the north as higher, and what lay southward as lower.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 45:25
Genesis 45:25 And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father,Ver. 25. They came unto Jacob their father.] Who had looked many a long look for them: and now had far more joy of their return than before.