Genesis 45:5 net — Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to pres…

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"Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life!"

— Genesis 45:5, NET Bible

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Genesis 45 — Context

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He wept loudly; the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh’s household heard about it.

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Joseph said to his brothers,“I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” His brothers could not answer him because they were dumbfounded before him.

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Joseph said to his brothers,“Come closer to me,” so they came near. Then he said,“I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.

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Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life!

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For these past two years there has been famine in the land and for five more years there will be neither plowing nor harvesting.

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God sent me ahead of you to preserve you on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

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So now, it is not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me an adviser to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over 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 NET Bible reads: “Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of 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 (NET): “Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of 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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