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Genesis 45:27

Genesis 45:28 cpdv — and he said: “It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and he said: “It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.” "

— Genesis 45:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 45 — Context

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And they ascended out of Egypt, and they arrived in the land of Canaan, to their father Jacob.

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And they reported to him, saying: “Your son Joseph is alive, and he is ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. When Jacob heard this, he was stirred up, as if from a deep sleep, yet he did not believe them.

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To the contrary, they explained the entire matter in order. And when he had seen the wagons, and all that he had sent, his spirit revived,

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and he said: “It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”

Genesis 45:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:28 say?
Genesis 45:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and he said: “It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.” ”
Where is Genesis 45:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 28.
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.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:28 in?
Genesis 45:28 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?
Genesis 45:28 reads (CPDV): “and he said: “It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.” ” 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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