Genesis 45:24 net — Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them,“As you travel don’t be overcome with fear.”

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"Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them,“As you travel don’t be overcome with fear.”"

— Genesis 45:24, NET Bible

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Genesis 45 — Context

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So the sons of Israel did as he said. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had instructed, and he gave them provisions for the journey.

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He gave sets of clothes to each one of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five sets of clothes.

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To his father he sent the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best products of Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, food, and provisions for his father’s journey.

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Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them,“As you travel don’t be overcome with fear.”

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

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They told him,“Joseph is still alive and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.

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But when they related to him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, their father Jacob’s spirit revived.

Genesis 45:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:24 say?
Genesis 45:24 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them,“As you travel don’t be overcome with fear.””
Where is Genesis 45:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 24.
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 45:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:24 in?
Genesis 45:24 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 45:24?
Genesis 45:24 reads (NET): “Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them,“As you travel don’t be overcome with fear.”” 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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