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He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. <a href="/nlt/genesis/45.htm">New Living Translation</a> So it was God who sent me here, not you! And he is the one who made me an adviser to Pharaoh—the manager of his entire palace and the governor of all Egypt. <a href="/esv/genesis/45.htm">English Standard Version</a> So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/kjv/genesis/45.htm">King James Bible</a> So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a> So now it was not you who 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. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So now, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has set me as a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a> So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After all, you weren't really the ones who sent me here--it was God. He made me the highest official in the king's court and placed me over all Egypt. <a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a> So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It wasn't you who sent me here, but God. He has made me [like] a father to Pharaoh, lord over his entire household, and ruler of Egypt. <a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a> So it was not really you who sent me here, but God. He has made me the king's highest official. I am in charge of his whole country; I am the ruler of all Egypt. <a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a> As a result, it wasn't you who sent me here, but God himself! He established me as a father-figure to Pharaoh himself! I'm in charge of his entire palace and ruler over the entire land of Egypt. <a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh?lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So now, it wasn?t you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a> So now it wasn’t you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now, you have not sent me here, but God, and He sets me for a father to Pharaoh, and for lord to all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now, ye -- ye have not sent me hither, but God, and He doth set me for a father to Pharaoh, and for lord to all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now not you sent me here, but God: and he placed me for a father to Pharaoh, and for lord to all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Not by your counsel was I sent hither, but by the will of God: who hath made me as it were a father to Pharao, and lord of his whold house, and governor in all the land of Egypt. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a> So it was not really you but God who had me come here; and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his household, and ruler over the whole land of Egypt. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord over all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And now, it was not you who sent me here, but God made me a father to Pharaoh and Lord over all his house and Ruler in all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God; and He hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Now then ye did not send me hither, but God; and he hath made me as a father of Pharao, and lord of all his house, and ruler of all the land of Egypt. <a href="/parallel/genesis/45-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11755" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Joseph Reveals His Identity</a> …7God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. 8<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">it was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·laḥ·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">who sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2008.htm" title="2008: hên·nāh (Adv) -- Hither. From hen; hither or thither.">here,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·śî·mê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">who has made me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: lə·’āḇ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">a father</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: lə·p̄ar·‘ōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">to Pharaoh—</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ū·lə·’ā·ḏō·wn (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">lord</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.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">his household</a> <a href="/hebrew/4910.htm" title="4910: ū·mō·šêl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To rule, have dominion, reign. A primitive root; to rule.">and ruler</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">over 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·rā·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> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a> Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Psalm 105:16-22</a> He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ... <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a> I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a> A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a> In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a> For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6-7</a> Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. / Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a> “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a> The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. <a href="/job/12-9.htm">Job 12:9-10</a> Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? / The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. <a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a> Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a> For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.it was not.<a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Genesis 45:5</a> Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.<a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.<a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a> Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.father.<a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39-48</a> And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: … <a href="/judges/17-10.htm">Judges 17:10</a> And Micah said unto him, Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a priest, and I will give thee ten shekels of silver by the year, and a suit of apparel, and thy victuals. So the Levite went in.<a href="/job/29-16.htm">Job 29:16</a> I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/30-32.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/38-14.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/14-28.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/45-11.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/exodus/5-12.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/exodus/12-39.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 45</div>1. <a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Joseph makes himself known to his brothers.</a> 5. <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">He comforts them in God's providence.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">He sends for his father.</a> 16. <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Pharaoh confirms it.</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Joseph furnishes then for their journey.</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/45-25.htm">Jacob is revived with the news.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God Joseph's statement reflects a profound understanding of divine sovereignty and providence. Despite his brothers' malicious intent in selling him into slavery, Joseph recognizes that God orchestrated these events for a greater purpose. This echoes the biblical theme that God can use human actions, even those meant for harm, to fulfill His divine plan (<a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>). It also parallels <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>, which assures believers that God works all things for the good of those who love Him.who has made me a father to Pharaoh The term "father" here signifies a position of high authority and influence. In ancient Egyptian culture, a "father" to the Pharaoh would be a trusted advisor or vizier, someone who provides guidance and counsel. This role is significant, as it indicates Joseph's rise from a Hebrew slave to a position of immense power, second only to Pharaoh himself. This transformation prefigures Christ, who, though rejected by His own, is exalted to the right hand of God (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).lord of all his household Joseph's authority over Pharaoh's household signifies his control over the royal affairs and the administration of Egypt. This position of stewardship is reminiscent of his earlier role in Potiphar's house, where he was entrusted with all that Potiphar owned (<a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4-6</a>). It highlights Joseph's integrity and capability, qualities that are rewarded by God. This stewardship can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the head of the Church, His household (<a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Ephesians 1:22-23</a>).and ruler over all the land of Egypt Joseph's governance over Egypt during a time of famine is a testament to God's provision and wisdom. His strategic planning and management not only save Egypt but also preserve his own family, ensuring the survival of the Israelites. This role as a savior of nations foreshadows Jesus Christ, who provides spiritual sustenance and salvation to all who come to Him (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>). Joseph's story is a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises, as seen in the covenant with Abraham regarding his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The central figure in this passage, Joseph is speaking to his brothers. He was sold into slavery by them but rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt, who has entrusted Joseph with significant authority over the land. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph was taken as a slave and where he eventually rose to power. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> The ones who sold Joseph into slavery, now standing before him in Egypt, unaware of his identity until this revelation. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate orchestrator of events, as Joseph acknowledges that it was God who sent him to Egypt for a greater purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God is in control of all circumstances, even when they seem dire or unjust. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a> Joseph's attitude towards his brothers teaches us the importance of forgiveness and seeking reconciliation, trusting in God's greater plan. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_in_suffering.htm">Purpose in Suffering</a> Understand that God can use our suffering and trials for a greater purpose, often beyond our immediate understanding. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_humility.htm">Leadership and Humility</a> Joseph's rise to power demonstrates how God can elevate those who remain faithful and humble, using them for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> Joseph's account encourages us to trust in God's timing, as His plans unfold perfectly, even if they take years to come to fruition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 45</a> <a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_bioethics.htm">What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_joseph's_claim_affect_free_will.htm">How does Joseph’s claim that God orchestrated his enslavement (Genesis 45:5,8) reconcile with human free will and moral responsibility? </a> <a href="/q/joseph's_response_to_potiphar's_wife.htm">How did Joseph respond to Potiphar's wife's advances?</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>(8) But God.--Heb., but the God. The article is. rarely found with Elohim in the history of Joseph, but wherever it is added it is a sign of deep feeling on the speaker's part. (Comp. <a href="/genesis/48-15.htm" title="And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long to this day,">Genesis 48:15</a>.) It was the Elohim, who had been the object of the worship of their race, that had now interposed to save them.A father.--This was a not uncommon title of the chief minister or vizier of Oriental kings. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Therefore וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time it was not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no you אַתֶּ֞ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you who sent שְׁלַחְתֶּ֤ם (šə·laḥ·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out me here, הֵ֔נָּה (hên·nāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> Hither, thither but כִּ֖י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction God, הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who has made me וַיְשִׂימֵ֨נִֽי (way·śî·mê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set Pharaoh's לְפַרְעֹ֗ה (lə·p̄ar·‘ōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings adviser— לְאָ֜ב (lə·’āḇ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father lord וּלְאָדוֹן֙ (ū·lə·’ā·ḏō·wn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller of all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his household בֵּית֔וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and ruler וּמֹשֵׁ֖ל (ū·mō·šêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4910.htm">Strong's 4910: </a> To rule, have dominion, reign over all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt. מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:8 So now it wasn't you who sent (Gen. 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