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There were many people in the room, and he said to his attendants, “Out, all of you!” So he was alone with his brothers when he told them who he was. <a href="/esv/genesis/45.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him. He cried, “Make everyone go out from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/45.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Make everyone go out from me!” So no one stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Joseph could not control himself in front of everyone standing before him, and he shouted, “Have everyone leave me!” So there was no one with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried, &#8220Have everyone go out from me.&#8221 So there was no man with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried, “Have everyone go out from me.” So there was no man with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he called out, “Have everyone go out from me.” So there was no man with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Joseph could not control himself [any longer] in front of all those who attended him, and he called out, “Have everyone leave me.” So no man stood there when Joseph revealed himself to his brothers. <a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph could no longer keep his composure in front of all his attendants, so he called out, “Send everyone away from me! ” No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph could no longer keep his composure in front of all his attendants, so he called out, &#8220Send everyone away from me!&#8221 No one was with him when he revealed his identity to his brothers. <a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood before him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. <a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Since Joseph could no longer control his feelings in front of his servants, he sent them out of the room. When he was alone with his brothers, he told them, "I am Joseph." <a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. <a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joseph could no longer control his emotions in front of everyone who was standing around him, so he cried out, "Have everyone leave me!" No one else was there when Joseph told his brothers who he was. <a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joseph was no longer able to control his feelings in front of his servants, so he ordered them all to leave the room. No one else was with him when Joseph told his brothers who he was. <a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a> At this point, Joseph could not control his emotions any longer, so he cried out to everyone who was standing nearby, "Everybody! Leave me!" As a result, none of his staff was anywhere near him when he revealed himself to his brothers. <a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a> Joseph was no longer able to control himself before all his attendants, so he cried out, "Make everyone go out from my presence!" No one remained with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood before him, so he cried out, "Send everyone away from me. "So no one stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me: and there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known to his brethren. <a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Joseph couldn’t control himself before all those who stood before him, and he called out, “Cause everyone to go out from me!” No one else stood with him, while Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joseph has not been able to refrain himself before all those standing by him, and he calls, “Put out every man from me”; and no man has stood with him when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers, <a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph hath not been able to refrain himself before all those standing by him, and he calleth, 'Put out every man from me;' and no man hath stood with him when Joseph maketh himself known unto his brethren, <a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph will not be able to restrain himself before all standing by him; and he will cry out, Take out every man from me: and a man stood not with him, in Joseph's making himself known to his brethren.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Joseph could no longer refrain himself before many that stood by: whereupon he commanded that all should go out, and no stranger be present at their knowing one another. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Joseph was unable to restrain himself any longer, standing before so many. Therefore, he instructed that all should go outside, and that no stranger should be among them as they recognized one another. <a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a> Joseph could no longer restrain himself in the presence of all his attendants, so he cried out, “Have everyone withdraw from me!” So no one attended him when he made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THEN Joseph could no longer control his emotions before all those who stood in his presence; and he said, Cause everyone to go out from me. And there remained no one with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yoseph was not able to keep himself back from all who were standing before him, and he said, “Send everyone out from my presence”, and no man stayed with him when Yoseph was revealed to his brothers.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried: 'Cause every man to go out from me.' And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. <a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joseph could not refrain himself when all were standing by him, but said, Dismiss all from me; and no one stood near Joseph, when he made himself known to his brethren. <a href="/parallel/genesis/45-1.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=11689" 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> 1<a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Then Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: yā·ḵōl (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">could</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no longer</a> <a href="/hebrew/662.htm" title="662: lə·hiṯ·’ap·pêq (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To hold, be strong. A primitive root; to contain, i.e. Abstain.">control himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵōl (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">before all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5324.htm" title="5324: han·niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A prim root; to station, in various applications.">his attendants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and he cried out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">“Send everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hō·w·ṣî·’ū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">away</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lāy (Prep-m:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from me!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">So none</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·maḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">of them were with</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">when he</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: bə·hiṯ·wad·da‘ (Prep-b:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">made himself known</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brothers.</a> 2But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.…<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="/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="/genesis/42-7.htm">Genesis 42:7-8</a> And when Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he treated them as strangers and spoke harshly to them. “Where have you come from?” he asked. “From the land of Canaan,” they replied. “We are here to buy food.” / Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him. <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30-31</a> Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep. / Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.” <a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-8</a> 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.” ... <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a> So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. <a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39-41</a> 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.” <a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17-21</a> ‘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? ... <a href="/exodus/4-27.htm">Exodus 4:27-31</a> Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him. / And Moses told Aaron everything the LORD had sent him to say, and all the signs He had commanded him to perform. / Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites, ... <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a> When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. <a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a> So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom. <a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Acts 7:13</a> On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. <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="/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="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19-21</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known to his brothers.could not.<a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30,31</a> And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there… <a href="/isaiah/42-14.htm">Isaiah 42:14</a> I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.<a href="/jeremiah/20-9.htm">Jeremiah 20:9</a> Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.Cause.<a href="/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20</a> Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.<a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Acts 10:41</a> Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Control</a> <a href="/genesis/41-21.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/genesis/41-55.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/42-32.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/genesis/44-29.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Refrain</a> <a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/1-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/exodus/21-36.htm">Control</a> <a href="/genesis/45-3.htm">Couldn't</a> <a href="/exodus/2-6.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/genesis/45-3.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/genesis/45-3.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/exodus/23-5.htm">Refrain</a> <a href="/exodus/2-4.htm">Stood</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>Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants Joseph, having risen to a position of power in Egypt, is surrounded by attendants, highlighting his authority and the respect he commands. His inability to control his emotions signifies the deep personal conflict and emotional burden he has carried since being sold into slavery by his brothers. This moment is a culmination of years of separation and hidden identity. The tension between his Egyptian identity and his Hebrew roots reaches a breaking point, reflecting the human struggle between forgiveness and justice.and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” Joseph's command to send everyone away underscores the private and personal nature of the revelation he is about to make. It also reflects the cultural norms of maintaining dignity and privacy in personal matters, especially those involving family. This act of clearing the room ensures that the moment of reconciliation is intimate and free from the eyes of outsiders, which is significant in a culture that values family honor and privacy.So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers The absence of others during Joseph's revelation to his brothers emphasizes the personal and familial nature of the encounter. This moment of self-disclosure is pivotal, as Joseph reveals his true identity to those who wronged him. It is a powerful act of vulnerability and forgiveness, prefiguring the ultimate reconciliation and redemption themes found throughout Scripture. Joseph's actions can be seen as a type of Christ, who reveals Himself to those who have sinned against Him, offering forgiveness and restoration. This private revelation also highlights the theme of God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises, as Joseph's dreams from <a href="/genesis/37.htm">Genesis 37</a> are realized in this moment of familial reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> 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. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> The siblings who sold Joseph into slavery, now standing before him in Egypt, unaware of his true identity. 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. It serves as the backdrop for this dramatic revelation. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_attendants.htm">Joseph's Attendants</a> The Egyptian servants present with Joseph, who are asked to leave the room before he reveals his identity to his brothers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_revelation.htm">The Revelation</a> The pivotal event where Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, marking a turning point in their relationship and the account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a> Joseph's decision to reveal himself and forgive his brothers highlights the transformative power of forgiveness. As believers, we are called to forgive others as Christ forgave us. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_providence.htm">God's Sovereignty and Providence</a> Joseph's journey from slavery to power illustrates God's sovereign plan. We can trust that God is in control, even in difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/e/emotional_honesty.htm">Emotional Honesty</a> Joseph's inability to control his emotions shows the importance of being honest with our feelings. It's okay to express emotions, especially in moments of reconciliation. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">Reconciliation and Restoration</a> Joseph's actions pave the way for family restoration. We should seek to restore broken relationships in our own lives, following Joseph's example. <a href="/topical/p/privacy_in_personal_matters.htm">Privacy in Personal Matters</a> Joseph's decision to send everyone out before revealing himself underscores the importance of handling sensitive matters privately and respectfully.<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_quickly_in_egypt.htm">How do we reconcile Joseph's rapid political ascent with known Egyptian social and dynastic structures (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/why_didn't_joseph's_brothers_know_him.htm">How could Joseph’s brothers fail to recognize him after only about two decades (Genesis 42:7–8)? </a> <a href="/q/why_omit_divine_guidance_in_joseph's_test.htm">If Joseph’s intention in Genesis 44:18–34 was to test his brothers’ repentance, why does the narrative omit any mention of divine guidance or command for this potentially manipulative plan? </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>XLV.JOSEPH IS RECONCILED TO HIS BRETHREN, AND ENCOURAGES THEM AND HIS FATHER TO MAKE EGYPT THEIR HOME.(1) Joseph could not refrain himself.--The picture which Judah had drawn of his father's love for Benjamin, the thought that by separating them he might have made his father die of grief, and the sight of his brethren, and especially of Judah offering to endure a life of slavery in order that Benjamin might go free, overpowered Joseph's feelings, and he commanded all his attendants to quit the apartment in order that there might be no restraint upon himself or his brethren when he made known to them that he was the brother whom they had so cruelly years ago condemned to be a slave.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1, 2. - Then (literally, and) Joseph could not refrain himself (i.e. keep himself from giving way to the impulses of love) before all them that stood by him (i.e. the Egyptian officials of his household); and he cried (or made proclamation, issued an instruction), Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. It was true delicacy on the part of Joseph which prompted the discovery of himself to his brethren in private; not simply because he did not wish to pain his brethren by a public reference to their past wickedness, ne facinus illud detestabile multis testibus innoteseat (Calvin), but because the unrestrained outburst of emotion erga fratres et parentem non posset ferre alienorum praesentiam et aspectum (Luther). And he wept aloud (literally, and he gave forth, or uttered, his voice in weeping): and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. The meaning is that the Egyptian officials of Joseph's house, who were standing outside, heard, and reported it to the house of Pharaoh (Keil, Murphy). It is not necessary to suppose that Joseph's residence was so close to the palace that his voice was heard by the inmates (Lunge). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Joseph יוֹסֵ֜ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites could יָכֹ֨ל (yā·ḵōl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> To be able, have power no longer וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no control himself לְהִתְאַפֵּ֗ק (lə·hiṯ·’ap·pêq) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_662.htm">Strong's 662: </a> To contain, abstain before all לְכֹ֤ל (lə·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his attendants, הַנִּצָּבִים֙ (han·niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5324.htm">Strong's 5324: </a> To take one's stand, stand and he cried out, וַיִּקְרָ֕א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read “Send everyone כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every away הוֹצִ֥יאוּ (hō·w·ṣî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from me!” מֵעָלָ֑י (mê·‘ā·lāy) Preposition-m | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against So none וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no [of them] were with עָ֤מַד (‘ā·maḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations [Joseph] אִתּ֔וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among when he יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites made himself known בְּהִתְוַדַּ֥ע (bə·hiṯ·wad·da‘) Preposition-b | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to his brothers. אֶחָֽיו׃ (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:1 Then Joseph couldn't control himself before all (Gen. 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