Genesis 45:5 akjv — Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to prese…

American King James Version

"Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life. "

— Genesis 45:5, American King James Version

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Genesis 45 — Context

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And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.

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And Joseph said to his brothers, I am Joseph; does my father yet live? And his brothers could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.

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And Joseph said to his brothers, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.

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Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

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For these two years has the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be ripening nor harvest.

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And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

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So now it was not you that sent me here, but God: and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 45:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:5 say?
Genesis 45:5 in the American King James Version reads: “Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life. ”
Where is Genesis 45:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 5.
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 45:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:5 in?
Genesis 45:5 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 45:5?
Genesis 45:5 reads (AKJV): “Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life. ” 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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