Genesis 45:17 bbe — And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Put your goods on your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan;

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"And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Put your goods on your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan;"

— Genesis 45:17, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 45 — Context

Then, weeping, he took Benjamin in his arms, and Benjamin himself was weeping on Joseph's neck.

Then he gave a kiss to all his brothers, weeping over them; and after that his brothers had no fear of talking to him.

And news of these things went through Pharaoh's house, and it was said that Joseph's brothers were come; and it seemed good to Pharaoh and his servants.

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Put your goods on your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan;

And get your father and your families and come back to me: and I will give you all the good things of Egypt, and the fat of the land will be your food.

And say to them, This you are to do: take carts from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives, and get your father and come back.

And take no thought for your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.

Genesis 45:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:17 say?

Genesis 45:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Put your goods on your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan;”

Where is Genesis 45:17 in the Bible?

Genesis 45:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 17.

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 45:17.

What translation should I read Genesis 45:17 in?

Genesis 45:17 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 45:17?

Genesis 45:17 reads (BBE): “And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Put your goods on your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan;” 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.

Genesis 45:17 bbe — And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Put your goods on your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan;

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