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for the good of all the land of Egypt <i>is</i> yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also do not be concerned about your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt <i>is</i> yours.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And do not concern yourselves with your property, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216Do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not be concerned with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.&#8217&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They can leave their possessions behind, because they will be given the best of everything in Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't worry about your belongings because the best of everything in Egypt is yours.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are not to worry about leaving their possessions behind; the best in the whole land of Egypt will be theirs." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Don't worry about your household goods, because the best of all the land of Egypt is yours."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Don't worry about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt will be yours.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Also, do not worry about your possessions, for the best of all of the land of Egypt is yours."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also regard not your furniture; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Also, don’t concern yourselves about your belongings, for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and your eye has no pity on your vessels, for the good of all the land of Egypt [is] yours.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and your eye hath no pity on your vessels, for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And your eye shall not spare upon your vessels: for the good of all the land of Egypt is to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And leave nothing of your house- hold stuff: for all the riches of Egypt shall be yours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You need not give up anything from your household, for all the riches of Egypt will be yours.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best in the whole land of Egypt shall be yours.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Give no thought to your possessions, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And do not regard your stuff which you leave behind; for the choicest of all the land of Egypt is yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And do let not your eyes gaze on your property, because the blessing of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Also regard not your stuff; for the good things of all the land of Egypt are yours.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And be not sparing in regard to your property, for all the good of Egypt shall be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11863" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>You are also directed to tell them: ‘Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your young children and your wives, and bring your father and come back. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: wə·‘ê·nə·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-csc:: 2mp) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">But pay no regard</a> <a href="/hebrew/2347.htm" title="2347: tā·ḥōs (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- To pity, look upon with compassion. A primitive root; properly, to cover, i.e. to compassionate."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kə·lê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">your belongings,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2898.htm" title="2898: ṭūḇ (N-msc) -- Good things, goods, goodness. From towb; good, in the widest sense, especially goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare.">the best</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">is</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">yours.’”</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>So the sons of Israel did as they were told. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had instructed, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Exodus 3:21-22</a></span><br />And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed. / Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2-3</a></span><br />Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.” / And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-32.htm">Exodus 16:32-34</a></span><br />Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-2.htm">Exodus 25:2-7</a></span><br />“Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-10.htm">Deuteronomy 6:10-11</a></span><br />And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, / with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-7.htm">Deuteronomy 8:7-10</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">2 Chronicles 9:20</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Psalm 105:37</a></span><br />He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-7</a></span><br />Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Isaiah 61:6</a></span><br />But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12-14</a></span><br />They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. / I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a></span><br />Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is your's.</p><p class="hdg">regard not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-16.htm">Deuteronomy 7:16</a></b></br> And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that <i>will be</i> a snare unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/19-13.htm">Deuteronomy 19:13,21</a></b></br> Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away <i>the guilt of</i> innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/13-18.htm">Isaiah 13:18</a></b></br> <i>Their</i> bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.</p><p class="hdg">stuff.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Exodus 22:7</a></b></br> If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-11.htm">Joshua 7:11</a></b></br> Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put <i>it</i> even among their own stuff.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-22.htm">1 Samuel 10:22</a></b></br> Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff.</p><p class="hdg">the good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-18.htm">Genesis 45:18</a></b></br> And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15</a></b></br> And Abimelech said, Behold, my land <i>is</i> before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Ezra 9:12</a></b></br> Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave <i>it</i> for an inheritance to your children for ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Belongings</a> <a href="/genesis/45-18.htm">Best</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/genesis/45-19.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/44-21.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/genesis/31-34.htm">Furniture</a> <a href="/genesis/45-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/45-17.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/genesis/40-23.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/genesis/31-15.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/revelation/9-21.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/genesis/31-37.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/genesis/44-15.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/genesis/45-19.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/10-17.htm">Belongings</a> <a href="/genesis/45-23.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/7-23.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/genesis/45-23.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/10-5.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/exodus/25-9.htm">Furniture</a> <a href="/genesis/45-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/46-6.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/exodus/2-6.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/exodus/4-26.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/genesis/48-11.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/exodus/7-19.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/genesis/47-24.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 45</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Joseph makes himself known to his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">He comforts them in God's providence.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">He sends for his father.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Pharaoh confirms it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Joseph furnishes then for their journey.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-25.htm">Jacob is revived with the news.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/45.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/45.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But pay no regard to your belongings</b><br>This phrase reflects Joseph's assurance to his brothers that they need not worry about their possessions back in Canaan. In the context of the narrative, Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egypt, is inviting his family to relocate during a time of severe famine. This invitation signifies a shift from scarcity to abundance. Theologically, it can be seen as a call to trust in God's provision, reminiscent of Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a>, where believers are encouraged not to worry about material needs.<p><b>for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.</b><br>Joseph promises his family the best of Egypt, highlighting the favor and provision they will receive. Egypt, at this time, was a land of great wealth and resources, especially during the reign of the Pharaohs. This promise is significant as it foreshadows the Israelites' future prosperity in Egypt before their eventual enslavement. It also typifies the abundant life promised to believers in Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>. Theologically, it underscores God's sovereignty and ability to provide for His people even in foreign lands, aligning with the theme of divine providence throughout the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to power in Egypt, and is now revealing his identity to his brothers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who supports Joseph and offers his family the best of the land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The siblings who betrayed Joseph but are now recipients of his forgiveness and generosity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph has become a powerful leader and where his family is invited to settle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land where Jacob and his family currently reside, which they are being invited to leave for Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>Trust in God's provision even when circumstances seem dire. Joseph's family was provided for in a time of famine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Joseph's actions demonstrate the power of forgiveness and the restoration of broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/detachment_from_material_possessions.htm">Detachment from Material Possessions</a></b><br>The instruction to disregard belongings reminds us to hold material possessions loosely and prioritize spiritual wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's hand is evident in orchestrating events for the good of His people, even through human actions that seem harmful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The move to Egypt was part of God's larger plan for Israel, reminding us to trust in His promises and timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 45</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_abram_call_sarai_his_sister.htm">Why did Abram claim Sarai was his sister?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_bioethics.htm">What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_genesis_20_a_repeated_deception_pattern.htm">Does the account in Genesis 20 conflict with similar narratives in Genesis 12:10-20 and Genesis 26:1-11, implying a repeated pattern of deception?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_canaanites_perizzites_in_abram's_era.htm">Genesis 13:7 mentions Canaanites and Perizzites dwelling in the land; is there archaeological evidence correlating these tribes with Abram's time period?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/45.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) R<span class= "bld">egard not your stuff.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">and let not your eye have pity </span>(<a href="/jonah/4-10.htm" title="Then said the LORD, You have had pity on the gourd, for the which you have not labored, neither made it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night:">Jonah 4:10</a>) <span class= "ital">upon your vessels, </span>that is, upon your implements and household furniture.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But pay no regard</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֵ֣ינְכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ê·nə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your belongings,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלֵיכֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the best</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֛וּב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2898.htm">Strong's 2898: </a> </span><span class="str2">Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[will be]</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֶ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">yours.’”</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוּא׃</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-20.htm">Genesis 45:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-20.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:20 Also don't concern yourselves about your belongings (Gen. 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