Genesis 45:9 cpdv — Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him: ‘Your son Joseph commands this: God has caused me to be lord of the enti…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him: ‘Your son Joseph commands this: God has caused me to be lord of the entire land of Egypt. Come down to me, do not delay, "

— Genesis 45:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 45 — Context

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For it is two years since the famine began to be upon the land, and five years more remain, in which there can be neither plowing, nor reaping.

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And God sent me ahead, so that you may be preserved upon the earth, and so that you would be able to have food in order to live.

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I was sent here, not by your counsel, but by the will of God. He has caused me to be like a father to Pharaoh, and to be the lord of his entire house, as well as governor throughout all the land of Egypt.

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Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him: ‘Your son Joseph commands this: God has caused me to be lord of the entire land of Egypt. Come down to me, do not delay,

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and you will live in the land of Goshen. And you will be next to me, you and your sons and the sons of your sons, your sheep and your herds, and all that you possess.

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And there I will pasture you, (for there are still five years of famine remaining) lest both you and your house perish, along with all that you possess.’

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Behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that it is my mouth speaking to you.

Genesis 45:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:9 say?
Genesis 45:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him: ‘Your son Joseph commands this: God has caused me to be lord of the entire land of Egypt. Come down to me, do not delay, ”
Where is Genesis 45:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 45:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 9.
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 45:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 45:9 in?
Genesis 45:9 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 45:9?
Genesis 45:9 reads (CPDV): “Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him: ‘Your son Joseph commands this: God has caused me to be lord of the entire land of Egypt. Come down to me, do not delay, ” 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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