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but to Benjamin he gave three hundred <i>pieces</i> of silver, and five changes of raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He gave to all of them, to each man, changes of garments; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred <i>pieces</i> of silver and five changes of garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To each of them he gave changes of garments, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred <i>pieces of</i> silver and five changes of garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To each of them he gave changes of garments, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To each of them he gave changes of garments, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred <i>pieces of</i> silver and five changes of garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To each of them he gave changes of garments, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred <i>pieces of</i> silver and five changes of garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To each of them Joseph gave changes of clothing, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred <i>pieces of</i> silver and five changes of clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes, but he gave Benjamin three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes, but he gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joseph gave some new clothes to each of his brothers, but to Benjamin he gave five new outfits and 300 pieces of silver. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He gave each of them a change of clothes, but he gave Benjamin three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He also gave each of them a change of clothes, but he gave Benjamin three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He gave each of them some changes of clothes, but he also gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gave new garments to each of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He gave sets of clothes to each one of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five sets of clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He gave to all of them, to each one, a change of clothing. But to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment: but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He gave each one of them changes of clothing, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />to all of them has he given—to each changes of garments, and to Benjamin he has given three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of garments;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> to all of them hath he given -- to each changes of garments, and to Benjamin he hath given three hundred silverlings, and five changes of garments;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To all of them he gave, to each, changes of garments: and to Benjamin he gave three hundred of silver and five changes of garments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He ordered also to be brought out for every one of them two robes: but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver with Ave robes of the best: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, he ordered two robes for each of them to be brought. Yet truly, to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver along with five of the best robes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He also gave to each of them a set of clothes, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To each one of them he gave a set of garments; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five sets of garments.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To all of them he gave each man two pairs of garments; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five pairs of garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he gave every man a pair of garments, and to Benyamin he gave three hundred silver coins and five pairs of garments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver, and five changes of raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he gave to them all two sets of raiment apiece; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of gold, and five changes of raiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-22.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=11880" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>So the sons of Israel did as they were told. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had instructed, and he also gave them provisions for their journey. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵul·lām (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">He gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/2487.htm" title="2487: ḥă·li·p̄ō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A change. From chalaph; alternation.">new</a> <a href="/hebrew/8071.htm" title="8071: śə·mā·lōṯ (N-fp) -- A wrapper, mantle. Perhaps by permutation for the feminine of cemel; a dress, especially a mantle.">garments</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lā·’îš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">to each of them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ū·lə·ḇin·yā·min (Conj-w, Prep-l:: 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.">but to Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">he gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lōš (Number-fsc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred shekels</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wə·ḥā·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">and five</a> <a href="/hebrew/2487.htm" title="2487: ḥă·li·p̄ōṯ (N-fpc) -- A change. From chalaph; alternation.">sets</a> <a href="/hebrew/8071.htm" title="8071: śə·mā·lōṯ (N-fp) -- A wrapper, mantle. Perhaps by permutation for the feminine of cemel; a dress, especially a mantle.">of clothes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>And he sent to his father the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Genesis 37:3</a></span><br />Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Genesis 43:34</a></span><br />When the portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, Benjamin’s portion was five times larger than any of the others. So they feasted and drank freely with Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1</a></span><br />Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a></span><br />Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a></span><br />For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">2 Chronicles 9:21</a></span><br />For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Esther 2:18</a></span><br />Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-11.htm">Job 42:11</a></span><br />All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Psalm 105:21-22</a></span><br />He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, / to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a></span><br />Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a></span><br />Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.</p><p class="hdg">To all.</p><p class="hdg">each.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/14-12.htm">Judges 14:12,19</a></b></br> And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find <i>it</i> out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5,22,23</a></b></br> And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand <i>pieces</i> of gold, and ten changes of raiment… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Revelation 6:11</a></b></br> And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they <i>were</i>, should be fulfilled.</p><p class="hdg">to Benjamin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Genesis 43:34</a></b></br> And he took <i>and sent</i> messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/genesis/31-7.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/genesis/45-11.htm">Five</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/genesis/35-28.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/27-37.htm">New</a> <a href="/genesis/44-28.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">Silverlings</a> <a href="/genesis/42-17.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-19.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-6.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-33.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Festal</a> <a href="/genesis/47-2.htm">Five</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">New</a> <a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/exodus/30-8.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/exodus/21-32.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/judges/17-10.htm">Silverlings</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Three</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>He gave new garments to each of them</b><br>In the ancient Near East, clothing was a significant gift, symbolizing honor and favor. Joseph's act of giving new garments to his brothers signifies reconciliation and restoration of their relationship. This gesture echoes earlier biblical narratives, such as Jacob's gift of a special coat to Joseph, which initially sparked jealousy among the brothers. The provision of new garments can also be seen as a type of Christ's righteousness, where believers are clothed in new garments of salvation (<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>).<p><b>but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver</b><br>Benjamin, Joseph's full brother, receives a greater gift, highlighting Joseph's special affection for him. The amount of silver is substantial, indicating wealth and favor. This act can be seen as a test of the brothers' jealousy, reminiscent of their earlier envy of Joseph. The silver also connects to the theme of redemption, as silver was often used in transactions and redemption in biblical times (<a href="/exodus/30-11.htm">Exodus 30:11-16</a>).<p><b>and five sets of clothes</b><br>The five sets of clothes given to Benjamin further emphasize his favored status. In biblical numerology, the number five can symbolize grace. This act of giving multiple garments may foreshadow the abundance of grace and favor that God bestows upon His chosen people. It also serves as a test for the brothers, to see if they have overcome their past jealousy and are truly repentant. This generosity prefigures the lavish grace that Christ offers to believers, who are clothed in His righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to power in Egypt, and is now in a position to provide for his family during a famine.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>Joseph's younger brother, the only other son of Rachel, who receives special gifts from Joseph.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The other sons of Jacob who had previously sold Joseph into slavery and are now recipients of his generosity.<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 event takes place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The father of Joseph and his brothers, who is back in Canaan awaiting news from Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_forgiveness.htm">Generosity and Forgiveness</a></b><br>Joseph's actions demonstrate a heart of forgiveness and generosity, even towards those who wronged him. As believers, we are called to forgive others and show kindness, reflecting God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/favor_and_responsibility.htm">Favor and Responsibility</a></b><br>Joseph's special favor towards Benjamin can remind us of the responsibilities that come with favor. When God blesses us, we are called to use those blessings wisely and for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_reconciliation.htm">Family Reconciliation</a></b><br>The account highlights the importance of reconciliation within families. It encourages us to seek peace and restoration in our relationships, trusting God to heal past wounds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership in Egypt illustrates God's sovereign plan. We can trust that God is working all things for good, even when we don't understand our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/material_vs._spiritual_riches.htm">Material vs. Spiritual Riches</a></b><br>While Joseph gives material gifts, the true richness comes from the restored relationship. This teaches us to value spiritual wealth and relationships over material possessions.<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/how_does_a_violent_parable_show_love.htm">Matthew 22:2–14: How can a parable that depicts a king using violent punishment align with a loving God? </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/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/biblical_weights_and_measures.htm">What are the Biblical weights and measures?</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>(22) <span class= "bld">Changes of raiment.</span>--Gifts of clothing were marks of special favour in the East (<a href="/genesis/41-42.htm" title="And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in clothing of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;">Genesis 41:42</a>). Joseph's brethren would thus show by their very apparel how honourable had been their treatment.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment</span>; - literally, <span class="accented">alterations of garments, i.e.</span> changes or suits of dress (<a href="/judges/14-12.htm">Judges 14:12, 13</a>; <a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5</a>); probably dress clothes for special occasions (Keil, Lange, Murphy); <span class="greek">δισσὰς στολὰς</span> (LXX.); <span class="accented">binas stolas</span> (Vulgate) - but (literally, and) to Benjamin he gave - not to make amends for having given him a fright (Lange), but as a special token of fraternal affection (Murphy) - three hundred pieces of silver,-literally, <span class="accented">three hundred of silver</span> (cf. Genesis 43:44) - and five changes of raiment - which renders it probable that the brothers only received two. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-22.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">He gave</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">new</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲלִפ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·li·p̄ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2487.htm">Strong's 2487: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alternation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">garments</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂמָלֹ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(śə·mā·lōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8071.htm">Strong's 8071: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dress, a mantle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to each of them,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but to Benjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְבִנְיָמִ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḇin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | 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">he gave</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַן֙</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">three</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundred [shekels]</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵא֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of silver</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֔סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and five</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָמֵ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·mêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sets</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲלִפֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·li·p̄ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2487.htm">Strong's 2487: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alternation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of clothes.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂמָלֹֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(śə·mā·lōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8071.htm">Strong's 8071: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dress, a mantle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:22 He gave each one of them changes (Gen. 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