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He wept so loudly the Egyptians could hear him, and word of it quickly carried to Pharaoh’s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/45.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/45.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard <i>it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard <i>it,</i> and the household of Pharaoh heard <i>about it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard <i>it</i>, and the household of Pharaoh heard <i>of it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he wept loudly. And the Egyptians heard <i>it</i>, and the household of Pharaoh heard <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joseph wept aloud, and the Egyptians [who had just left him] heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh’s household heard it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh&#8217s household heard it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then he cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him and told about it in the king's palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh's household heard about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He cried with such loud sobs that the Egyptians heard it, and the news was taken to the king's palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, including Pharaoh's household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh?s household soon heard of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He wept loudly; the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh's household heard about it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the house of Pharaoh heard about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He wept aloud. The Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard. <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 gives forth his voice in weeping, and the Egyptians hear, and the house of Pharaoh hears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he giveth forth his voice in weeping, and the Egyptians hear, and the house of Pharaoh heareth.<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 give forth his voice in weeping, and the Egyptians will hear and the house of Pharaoh will hear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he lifted up his voice with weeping, which the Egyptians and all the house of Pharao heard. \ <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he lifted up his voice with weeping, which the Egyptians heard, along with the entire house of Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But his sobs were so loud that the Egyptians heard him, and so the news reached Pharaoh’s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians and the household of Pharaoh heard it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he lifted his voice with weeping and the Egyptians heard, and it was heard in the house of Pharaoh.<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 wept aloud; and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he uttered his voice with weeping; and all the Egyptians heard, and it was reported to the house of Pharao.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-2.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=11702" 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 Reveals His Identity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1065.htm" title="1065: biḇ·ḵî (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A weeping. From bakah; a weeping; by analogy, a dripping.">But he wept</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">so loudly</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">that the Egyptians</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·mə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">and Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">household</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">soon heard of it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.…<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/42-24.htm">Genesis 42:24</a></span><br />And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30</a></span><br />Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-6.htm">Exodus 2:6</a></span><br />When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrew children.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-26.htm">1 Kings 3:26</a></span><br />Then the woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she yearned with compassion for her son. “Please, my lord,” she said, “give her the living baby. Do not kill him!” But the other woman said, “He will be neither mine nor yours. Cut him in two!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-36.htm">2 Samuel 13:36</a></span><br />And as he finished speaking, the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></span><br />“Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Nehemiah 1:4</a></span><br />When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-3.htm">Esther 8:3</a></span><br />And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/2-12.htm">Job 2:12</a></span><br />When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Psalm 6:6</a></span><br />I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a></span><br />For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5</a></span><br />Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/22-4.htm">Isaiah 22:4</a></span><br />Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-9.htm">Jeremiah 31:9</a></span><br />They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.</p><p class="hdg">wept aloud.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-1.htm">Numbers 14:1</a></b></br> And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/1-9.htm">Ruth 1:9</a></b></br> The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each <i>of you</i> in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a></b></br> I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done <i>that which is</i> good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/43-32.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-22.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/9-24.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/46-34.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/exodus/1-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/genesis/49-2.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Household</a> <a href="/numbers/10-7.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/exodus/3-18.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.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>But he wept so loudly</b><br>Joseph's weeping is a profound expression of emotion, reflecting the deep reconciliation and forgiveness he extends to his brothers. This moment is significant as it marks the culmination of Joseph's journey from betrayal to restoration. His tears symbolize the release of years of pent-up emotion and the fulfillment of God's providential plan. In biblical narratives, weeping often accompanies moments of significant emotional or spiritual revelation, as seen in other instances such as Jesus weeping over Jerusalem (<a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41</a>).<p><b>that the Egyptians heard him</b><br>The Egyptians' awareness of Joseph's weeping underscores the intensity of his emotions. Joseph, though a Hebrew, holds a high position in Egypt, and his actions are closely observed by those around him. This public display of emotion would have been unusual in the Egyptian court, where restraint and decorum were typically valued. The Egyptians' hearing of Joseph's weeping highlights the cultural differences between the Hebrews and Egyptians and sets the stage for the broader reconciliation between Joseph's family and the Egyptian nation.<p><b>and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it</b><br>The mention of Pharaoh's household indicates the significance of the event. Joseph's position as second-in-command to Pharaoh means that his actions and emotions have implications for the entire nation. The news reaching Pharaoh's household suggests the interconnectedness of Joseph's personal and public life. This moment foreshadows the eventual migration of Jacob's family to Egypt, which is a pivotal event in the history of Israel. It also reflects the theme of God's sovereignty in using Joseph's position to preserve His chosen people, aligning with the broader narrative of God's covenant promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<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 a powerful leader in Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egyptians.htm">Egyptians</a></b><br>The people of Egypt, among whom Joseph had risen to a position of authority. They are witnesses to Joseph's emotional response.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh's_household.htm">Pharaoh’s Household</a></b><br>The royal family and servants of Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt. They become aware of Joseph's weeping, indicating the intensity of his emotions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph’s Brothers</a></b><br>Though not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the cause of Joseph's emotional outburst as he reveals his identity to them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_revelation.htm">The Event of Revelation</a></b><br>This verse captures the moment when Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, leading to an emotional outpouring.<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 emotional response is rooted in forgiveness. Despite the wrongs done to him, he chooses to forgive his brothers, demonstrating the healing power of forgiveness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership in Egypt illustrates God's sovereign hand in our lives, even through trials and suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_honesty.htm">Emotional Honesty</a></b><br>Joseph's loud weeping shows the importance of being honest with our emotions. It is okay to express deep feelings, especially in moments of reconciliation and healing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">Reconciliation and Restoration</a></b><br>This passage highlights the beauty of reconciliation. Joseph's relationship with his brothers is restored, pointing to the importance of mending broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a></b><br>Joseph's weeping was heard by the Egyptians and Pharaoh’s household, showing how our personal experiences and emotions can be a testimony to others.<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_does_being_one_with_christ_mean.htm">What does Zaphenath-Paneah mean?</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/how_to_verify_joseph's_influence_in_egypt.htm">In Psalm 81:4-5, how can we verify historically or archaeologically that Joseph held influence in Egypt and that a new language was heard?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_timing_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about God's timing?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">And the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.</span>--Not the sound of Joseph's weeping, but the news that his brethren had come, as in <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm" title="And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brothers are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.">Genesis 45:16</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-2.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 he wept</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּבְכִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(biḇ·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1065.htm">Strong's 1065: </a> </span><span class="str2">A weeping, a dripping</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so loudly</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that the Egyptians</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרַ֔יִם</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_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Pharaoh’s</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(par·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">household</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁמַ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:2 He wept aloud (Gen. 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