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Genesis 45:18-1964 bbe — 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 fa…

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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.

19

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.

20

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

21

And the children of Israel did as he said; and Joseph gave them carts as had been ordered by Pharaoh, and food for their journey.

22

To every one of them he gave three changes of clothing; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred bits of silver and five changes of clothing.

23

And to his father he sent ten asses with good things from Egypt on their backs, and ten she-asses with grain and bread and food for his father on the journey.

24

And he sent his brothers on their way, and said to them, See that you have no argument on the road.

25

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

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And they said to him, Joseph is living, and is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And at this word Jacob was quite overcome, for he had no faith in it.

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And they gave him an account of everything Joseph had said to them; and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent for them, his spirit came back to him:

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And Israel said, It is enough: Joseph my son is still living; I will go and see him before my death.

— Genesis 45:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 45 — Context

15

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

16

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.

17

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

18

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.

19

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.

20

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

21

And the children of Israel did as he said; and Joseph gave them carts as had been ordered by Pharaoh, and food for their journey.

22

To every one of them he gave three changes of clothing; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred bits of silver and five changes of clothing.

23

And to his father he sent ten asses with good things from Egypt on their backs, and ten she-asses with grain and bread and food for his father on the journey.

24

And he sent his brothers on their way, and said to them, See that you have no argument on the road.

25

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

26

And they said to him, Joseph is living, and is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And at this word Jacob was quite overcome, for he had no faith in it.

27

And they gave him an account of everything Joseph had said to them; and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent for them, his spirit came back to him:

28

And Israel said, It is enough: Joseph my son is still living; I will go and see him before my death.

Genesis 45:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:18-1964 say?

Genesis 45:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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. And the children of Israel did as he said; and Joseph gave them carts as had been ordered by Pharaoh, and food for their journey. To every one of them he gave three changes of clothing; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred bits of silver and five changes of clothing. And to his father he sent ten asses with good things from Egypt on their backs, and ten she-asses with grain and bread and food for his father on the journey. And he sent his brothers on their way, and said to them, See that you have no argument on the road. So they went up from Egypt and came to the land of Canaan, to their father Jacob. And they said to him, Joseph is living, and is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And at this word Jacob was quite overcome, for he had no faith in it. And they gave him an account of everything Joseph had said to them; and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent for them, his spirit came back to him: And Israel said, It is enough: Joseph my son is still living; I will go and see him before my death.”

Where is Genesis 45:18-1964 in the Bible?

Genesis 45:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verses 18–1964.

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 45:18-1964.

What translation should I read Genesis 45:18-1964 in?

Genesis 45:18-1964 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 45:18-1964?

Genesis 45:18-1964 reads (BBE): “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. And the children of Israel did as he said; and Joseph gave them carts as had been ordered by Pharaoh, and food for their journey. To every one of them he gave three changes of clothing; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred bits of silver and five changes of clothing. And to his father he sent ten asses with good things from Egypt on their backs, and ten she-asses with grain and bread and food for his father on the journey. And he sent his brothers on their way, and said to them, See that you have no argument on the road. So they went up from Egypt and came to the land of Canaan, to their father Jacob. And they said to him, Joseph is living, and is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And at this word Jacob was quite overcome, for he had no faith in it. And they gave him an account of everything Joseph had said to them; and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent for them, his spirit came back to him: And Israel said, It is enough: Joseph my son is still living; I will go and see him before my death.” 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.