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You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that I really am Joseph!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/45.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that I, Joseph, am the one speaking with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/45.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that <i>it is</i> my mouth that speaketh unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“And behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that <i>it is</i> my mouth that speaks to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin <i>see,</i> that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin <i>see</i>, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin <i>see</i>, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Look! Your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that I am speaking to you [personally in your language and not through an interpreter].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look! Your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that I’m the one speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look! Your eyes and my brother Benjamin&#8217s eyes can see that it is I , Joseph, who am speaking to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All of you, including my brother Benjamin, can tell by what I have said that I really am Joseph. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"You and my brother Benjamin can see for yourselves that I am the one who is speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joseph continued, "Now all of you, and you too, Benjamin, can see that I am really Joseph. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Look, now! All of you can see me! And my own brother Benjamin can tell that it's really me speaking to you! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that I, Joseph, am the one speaking with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You and my brother Benjamin can certainly see with your own eyes that I really am the one who speaks to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And behold, your eyes are seeing, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that [it is] my mouth which is speaking to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And lo, your eyes are seeing, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth which is speaking unto you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And behold, your eyes seeing, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that my mouth is speaking 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 />Behold, your eyes, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my mouth that speaketh to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that it is my mouth speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Surely, you can see for yourselves, and Benjamin can see for himself, that it is I who am speaking to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And now your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my own mouth that speaks to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And behold, your eyes see and the eyes of my brother Benyamin, that my mouth is speaking with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-12.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=11800" 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">11</span>And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’ <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Behold!</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nê·ḵem (N-cdc:: 2mp) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and my brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·mîn (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: wə·‘ê·nê (Conj-w:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rō·’ō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">can see</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: p̄î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">I, Joseph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ham·ḏab·bêr (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">am the one speaking</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- To, into, towards. ">with you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Tell my father about all my splendor in Egypt and everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”…<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/42-8.htm">Genesis 42:8</a></span><br />Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-8</a></span><br />Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more. / He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: / We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a></span><br />Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Acts 7:13</a></span><br />On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39-41</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3</a></span><br />But Judah replied, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29-30</a></span><br />Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Genesis 37:9-11</a></span><br />Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” / He told his father and brothers, but his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream that you have had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” / And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Genesis 44:18-34</a></span><br />Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself. / My lord asked his servants, ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’ / And we answered, ‘We have an elderly father and a younger brother, the child of his old age. The boy’s brother is dead. He is the only one of his mother’s sons left, and his father loves him.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11-12</a></span><br />So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. / Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-4</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.</p><p class="hdg">your eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Genesis 42:23</a></b></br> And they knew not that Joseph understood <i>them</i>; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-39.htm">Luke 24:39</a></b></br> Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a></b></br> Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust <i>it</i> into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.</p><p class="hdg">my mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Genesis 42:23</a></b></br> And they knew not that Joseph understood <i>them</i>; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/genesis/43-20.htm">Really</a> <a href="/genesis/44-7.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/39-10.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/genesis/32-4.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Really</a> <a href="/genesis/46-2.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/exodus/6-27.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/exodus/7-9.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/genesis/45-19.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>Behold!</b><br>The word "behold" is often used in Scripture to draw attention to something significant or to emphasize the importance of what follows. It serves as a call to pay close attention, indicating that what is about to be revealed is of great importance. In the context of <a href="/genesis/45.htm">Genesis 45</a>, Joseph is revealing his identity to his brothers, a pivotal moment in the narrative.<p><b>You and my brother Benjamin</b><br>Joseph specifically mentions Benjamin, his full brother, to emphasize the personal and familial connection. Benjamin was the only other son of Rachel, Joseph's mother, and had not been involved in the betrayal that led to Joseph's enslavement. This mention highlights the special bond between them and underscores the emotional weight of the reunion. It also serves to reassure the brothers of Joseph's sincerity and familial loyalty.<p><b>can see that I, Joseph,</b><br>Joseph's declaration of his identity is crucial. His brothers had not recognized him in his Egyptian attire and position of power. By revealing himself, Joseph bridges the gap between his past and present, showing that despite his transformation, he remains their brother. This revelation fulfills the dreams Joseph had earlier in Genesis, where his brothers would bow to him, demonstrating God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises.<p><b>am the one speaking with you.</b><br>Joseph's ability to speak directly to his brothers in their language confirms his identity and authenticity. It also signifies the breaking down of barriers between them, both linguistically and relationally. This moment is a turning point in the narrative, leading to reconciliation and the preservation of the family line, which is crucial for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through Israel. This act of revealing himself can be seen as a type of Christ, who reveals Himself to His followers, breaking down barriers and bringing reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Joseph is the son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers. He rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. In this chapter, he reveals his identity to his brothers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>Joseph's younger brother, the only other son of Rachel. Benjamin is particularly dear to Joseph, and his presence is significant in this revelation scene.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The brothers who sold Joseph into slavery. They are now in Egypt seeking food during a famine and are unaware that the Egyptian official they are dealing with is their brother.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph has risen to power and where this dramatic revelation takes place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>Although not present in this verse, Jacob is the father of Joseph and his brothers. His family is central to the unfolding of God's covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognition of God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Joseph's ability to reveal himself to his brothers is a testament to God's sovereign plan. Despite human actions, God's purposes prevail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Joseph's interaction with his brothers is a powerful example of forgiveness. He chooses to reconcile rather than seek revenge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_transformation.htm">Identity and Transformation</a></b><br>Joseph's journey from a slave to a ruler illustrates how God can transform our circumstances and identity for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_restoration.htm">Family and Restoration</a></b><br>The reunion of Joseph with his brothers and Benjamin highlights the importance of family and the possibility of restoration even after deep wounds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's account encourages believers to trust in God's timing, as His plans often unfold over long periods.<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's_joseph's_divination_cup's_role.htm">What is the significance of Joseph's divination cup?</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/why_does_joseph_use_deception_in_genesis_44.htm">How does the elaborate scheme in Genesis 44:6-13 align with ethical principles, and why would a righteous figure like Joseph resort to deception rather than straightforward communication?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-12.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">Behold!</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵֽינֵיכֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | 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">and my brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common 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">Benjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">בִנְיָמִ֑ין</span> <span class="translit">(ḇin·yā·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can see</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹא֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(rō·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</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">[it is] I, [Joseph],</span><br /><span class="heb">פִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who am speaking</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמְדַבֵּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<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 you.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·lê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-12.htm">Genesis 45:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-12.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:12 Behold your eyes see and the eyes (Gen. 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