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Afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/45.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Joseph kissed each of his brothers and wept over them, and after that they began talking freely with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/45.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them. After that his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/45.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover he kissed all his brothers and wept over them, and after that his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept, and afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept, and afterward his brothers talked with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joseph was still crying as he kissed each of his other brothers. After this, they started talking with Joseph. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He kissed all his brothers and cried with them. After that his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then, still weeping, he embraced each of his brothers and kissed them. After that, his brothers began to talk with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He kissed all of his brothers and wept with them, too, and then his brothers were able to talk with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After this his brothers talked with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and after that his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He kissed all his brothers, and wept on them. After that his brothers talked with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he kisses all his brothers, and weeps over them; and afterward his brothers have spoken with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he kisseth all his brethren, and weepeth over them; and afterwards have his brethren spoken with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will kiss all his brethren, and will weep upon them: and after this his brethren sake with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joseph kissed all his brethren, and wept upon every one of them: after which they were emboldened to speak to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Joseph kissed all his brothers, and he cried over each one. After this, they were emboldened to speak to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joseph then kissed all his brothers and wept over them; and only then were his brothers able to talk with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that, his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them, and after that his brothers spoke with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them; and after that his brethren talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he kissed all his brethren, and wept on them; and after these things his brethren spoke to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-15.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=11823" 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">Joseph Sends for His Father</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: way·naš·šêq (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">Joseph kissed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">of his brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: way·yê·ḇək (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">as he wept</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rê (Conj-w:: Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">And afterward</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·bə·rū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">talked</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with him.</a> </span><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="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17-21</a></span><br />‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. / His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20-24</a></span><br />So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. / The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ / But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">2 Corinthians 2:7-8</a></span><br />So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. / Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-20.htm">1 John 4:20-21</a></span><br />If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. / And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a></span><br />Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8-9</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. / Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-22</a></span><br />Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36-37</a></span><br />Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. / Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover he kissed all his brothers, and wept on them: and after that his brothers talked with him.</p><p class="hdg">Moreover.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2</a></b></br> And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11,13</a></b></br> And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></b></br> And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.</p><p class="hdg">talked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-4.htm">Psalm 77:4</a></b></br> Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/genesis/41-31.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/genesis/44-34.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/41-57.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/genesis/35-15.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/genesis/43-27.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/exodus/3-20.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/47-4.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/exodus/20-22.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/genesis/50-1.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Wept</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>Joseph kissed each of his brothers</b><br>This act of kissing is a significant gesture of reconciliation and forgiveness. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, a kiss was a common expression of affection and peace. Joseph's actions demonstrate a complete restoration of relationship, reminiscent of the prodigal son's return in <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a>, where the father kisses his son as a sign of forgiveness. This moment also prefigures Christ's forgiveness of sinners, showing grace and mercy despite past wrongs.<p><b>as he wept over them</b><br>Joseph's weeping indicates deep emotional release and genuine compassion. His tears reflect the pain of past betrayal and the joy of reconciliation. This emotional display is consistent with other biblical figures who wept in moments of significant spiritual or relational breakthroughs, such as Jesus weeping over Jerusalem in <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41</a>. Joseph's tears also symbolize the healing of familial bonds and the fulfillment of God's providential plan.<p><b>And afterward his brothers talked with him</b><br>The brothers' willingness to converse with Joseph signifies their acceptance of his forgiveness and the restoration of their relationship. This dialogue marks a turning point from fear and guilt to open communication and peace. It parallels the reconciliation process seen in <a href="/matthew/5-24.htm">Matthew 5:24</a>, where believers are encouraged to reconcile with their brothers before offering gifts at the altar. This moment underscores the theme of unity and the importance of communication in mending broken relationships.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The son of Jacob and Rachel, who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. His actions in this verse demonstrate forgiveness and reconciliation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The sons of Jacob who sold Joseph into slavery out of jealousy. In this verse, they experience Joseph's forgiveness and are reconciled with him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph rose to power and where this reconciliation takes place. It serves as a backdrop for God's providential plan for Joseph and his family.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a></b><br>The event of Joseph forgiving his brothers and restoring their relationship, which is a central theme in this passage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/weeping_and_kissing.htm">Weeping and Kissing</a></b><br>These actions symbolize deep emotion and genuine reconciliation, reflecting the sincerity of Joseph's forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Joseph's forgiveness of his brothers demonstrates the transformative power of forgiveness, which can restore broken relationships and bring healing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_adversity.htm">God's Sovereignty in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph's journey from slavery to power illustrates how God can use difficult circumstances for His greater purpose and glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_reconciliation.htm">Emotional Reconciliation</a></b><br>The weeping and kissing show that true reconciliation involves emotional healing and genuine expressions of love and acceptance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_restoration.htm">Family Restoration</a></b><br>Joseph's actions highlight the importance of family unity and the possibility of restoration, even after deep betrayal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/communication_and_healing.htm">Communication and Healing</a></b><br>The brothers' conversation with Joseph after the reconciliation signifies the importance of open communication in healing and rebuilding trust.<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/what_defines_bioethics.htm">What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_fate_and_destiny.htm">What does the Bible say about fate and destiny?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_brought_joseph_to_egypt.htm">Who brought Joseph to Egypt: the Ishmaelites who bought him (Genesis 37:28), the Midianites who sold him (Genesis 37:36), or his brothers who sold him (Genesis 45:4)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_accommodation_and_condescension_mean.htm">What does 'Persecuted but not Forsaken' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-15.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">Joseph kissed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְנַשֵּׁ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·naš·šêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">of his brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as he wept</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֣בְךְּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ḇək)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over them.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<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">And afterward</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַ֣חֲרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">talked</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(dib·bə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:15 He kissed all his brothers and wept (Gen. 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