Genesis 45:4 nasb — Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come closer to me." And they came closer. And he said, "I am your brother Jos…

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"Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come closer to me." And they came closer. And he said, "I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt."

— Genesis 45:4, NASB

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Genesis 45 — Context

1

Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried, "Have everyone go out from me." So there was no man with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.

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He wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it.

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Then Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?" But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.

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Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come closer to me." And they came closer. And he said, "I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.

5

"Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

6

"For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvesting.

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"God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant in the earth, and to keep you alive by a great deliverance.

Genesis 45:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:4 say?
Genesis 45:4 in the NASB reads: “Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come closer to me." And they came closer. And he said, "I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.”
Where is Genesis 45:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 4.
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 45:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:4 in?
Genesis 45:4 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 45:4?
Genesis 45:4 reads (NASB): “Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come closer to me." And they came closer. And he said, "I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.” 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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