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Genesis 45:27

Genesis 45:28-1964 bbe — And Israel said, It is enough: Joseph my son is still living; I will go and see him before my death.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Genesis 45:28-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 45 — Context

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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 45:28-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:28-1964 say?
Genesis 45:28-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Israel said, It is enough: Joseph my son is still living; I will go and see him before my death.”
Where is Genesis 45:28-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:28-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verses 28–1964.
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 45:28-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:28-1964 in?
Genesis 45:28-1964 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 45:28-1964?
Genesis 45:28-1964 reads (BBE): “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.
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