Genesis 45:15 net — He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After this his brothers talked with him.

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"He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After this his brothers talked with him."

— Genesis 45:15, NET Bible

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Genesis 45 — Context

12

You and my brother Benjamin can certainly see with your own eyes that I really am the one who speaks to you.

13

So tell my father about all my honor in Egypt and about everything you have seen. But bring my father down here quickly!”

14

Then he threw himself on the neck of his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.

15

He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After this his brothers talked with him.

16

Now it was reported in the household of Pharaoh,“Joseph’s brothers have arrived.” It pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

17

Pharaoh said to Joseph,“Say to your brothers,‘Do this: Load your animals and go to the land of Canaan!

18

Get your father and your households and come to me! Then I will give you the best land in Egypt and you will eat the best of the land.’

Genesis 45:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:15 say?
Genesis 45:15 in the NET Bible reads: “He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After this his brothers talked with him.”
Where is Genesis 45:15 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 15.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 45:15.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:15 in?
Genesis 45:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 45:15?
Genesis 45:15 reads (NET): “He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After this his brothers talked with him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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