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Come down to me; don&#8217t delay. <a href="/nlt/genesis/45.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Now hurry back to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me master over all the land of Egypt. So come down to me immediately! <a href="/esv/genesis/45.htm">English Standard Version</a> Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not tarry. <a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. <a href="/kjv/genesis/45.htm">King James Bible</a> Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not: <a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a> “Hurry and go up to my father, and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph: “God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not tarry. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Hurry and go up to my father, and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: “God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. <a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Hurry and go up to my father, and say to him, &#8216Thus says your son Joseph, &#8220God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Hurry and go up to my father, and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, “God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. <a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Hurry and go up to my father, and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, “God has set me as lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. <a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Hurry and go up to my father, and tell him, ‘Your son Joseph says this to you: “God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. <a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Return quickly to my father and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: “God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Return quickly to my father and say to him, &#8216This is what your son Joseph says: &#8220God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. <a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a> Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not; <a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now hurry back and tell my father that his son Joseph says, "God has made me ruler of Egypt. Come here as quickly as you can. <a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a> Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not: <a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Hurry back to my father, and say to him, 'This is what your son Joseph says, "God has made me lord of Egypt. Come here to me right away! <a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Now hurry back to my father and tell him that this is what his son Joseph says: 'God has made me ruler of all Egypt; come to me without delay. <a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a> So hurry up, go back to my father, and tell him that his son Joseph tells him, 'God has made me master of all of Egypt. Hurry up! Come live with me!' <a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ?This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. <a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a> Now go up to my father quickly and tell him, 'This is what your son Joseph says: "God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay! <a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now hurry and go up to my father and tell him, 'This is what your son Joseph says," God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me. Do not delay. <a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Haste ye, and return to my father, and say to him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me; delay not: <a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a> Hurry, and go up to my father, and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says, “God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me. Don’t wait. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Hurry, and go up to my father, then you have said to him, Thus said your son Joseph: God has set me for lord to all Egypt; come down to me, do not stay, <a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Haste, and go up unto my father, then ye have said to him, Thus said Joseph thy son, God hath set me for lord to all Egypt; come down unto me, stay not, <a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Hasten and go up to my father, and say to him, Thus said thy son Joseph, God placed me for lord to all Egypt; come down to me, thou wilt not remain.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Make haste, and go ye up to my father, and say to him: Thus saith thy son Joseph: God hath made me lord of the whole land of Egypt: come down to me, linger not. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him: ‘Your son Joseph commands this: God has caused me to be lord of the entire land of Egypt. Come down to me, do not delay, <a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a> “Hurry back, then, to my father and tell him: ‘Thus says your son Joseph: God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me without delay. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Hasten, and go up to my father, and say to him, Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord over all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay; <a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Quickly go up to my father and say to him, “Thus says your son, Yoseph, ‘God has made me the Lord over all Egypt; come down to me and do not tarry:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Hasten ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him: Thus saith thy son Joseph: God hath made me lord of all Egypt; come down unto me, tarry not. <a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Hasten, therefore, and go up to my father, and say to him, These things saith thy son Joseph; God has made me lord of all the land of Egypt; come down therefore to me, and tarry not. <a href="/parallel/genesis/45-9.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=11768" 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 Sends for His Father</a> 9<a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: wa·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">Now return</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: ma·hă·rū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">my father</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wa·’ă·mar·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">‘This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bin·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">your son</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.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śā·ma·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">has made me</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: lə·’ā·ḏō·wn (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">Egypt.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: rə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To come or go down, descend. ">Come down</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ta·‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">delay.</a> 10You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own.…<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/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3-4</a> “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. / I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.” <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20-21</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. / Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them. <a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a> These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ... <a href="/acts/7-14.htm">Acts 7:14-15</a> Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11-12</a> So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. / Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families. <a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13-14</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-15</a> And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” <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/42-1.htm">Genesis 42:1-2</a> When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you staring at one another?” / “Look,” he added, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.” <a href="/genesis/43-8.htm">Genesis 43:8-9</a> And Judah said to his father Israel, “Send the boy with me, and we will go at once, so that we may live and not die—neither we, nor you, nor our children. / I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life. <a href="/genesis/44-33.htm">Genesis 44:33-34</a> Now please let your servant stay here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy. Let him return with his brothers. / For how can I go back to my father without the boy? I could not bear to see the misery that would overwhelm him.” <a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-10</a> The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them. ... <a href="/exodus/12-40.htm">Exodus 12:40-41</a> Now the duration of the Israelites’ stay in Egypt was 430 years. / At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17-23</a> He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. ... <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10-11</a> I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ / I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Haste you, and go up to my father, and say to him, Thus said your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt: come down to me, tarry not:Thus saith.<a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Genesis 45:26-28</a> And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not… come.<a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Genesis 45:13,19,20</a> And ye shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of all that ye have seen; and ye shall haste and bring down my father hither… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/34-19.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/genesis/44-11.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/genesis/19-22.htm">Hurry</a> <a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/44-11.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/genesis/32-4.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/genesis/34-19.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/12-39.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Hurry</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/exodus/12-39.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Wait</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>Now return quickly to my father Joseph instructs his brothers to return to their father, Jacob, with urgency. This reflects Joseph's deep concern for his father’s well-being and the importance of reuniting the family. The urgency also highlights the dire situation of the famine in Canaan, emphasizing the need for immediate action. The familial bond and respect for the patriarch are central themes in the narrative of Genesis.and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: Joseph identifies himself as Jacob's son, re-establishing his identity and position within the family. This is significant because Jacob believed Joseph to be dead. The revelation of Joseph's survival and success is a pivotal moment in the narrative, fulfilling earlier dreams and prophecies about Joseph's rise to prominence (<a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-11</a>).God has made me lord of all Egypt. Joseph attributes his rise to power to God, acknowledging divine providence in his journey from slavery to leadership. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Joseph's position as "lord of all Egypt" foreshadows the role of Christ as Lord over all creation, serving as a type of Christ who provides salvation and sustenance.Come down to me without delay. Joseph invites his family to come to Egypt, ensuring their survival during the famine. This invitation is not only practical but also symbolic of God's provision and protection. The move to Egypt sets the stage for the future enslavement and eventual Exodus, a foundational event in Israel's history. The phrase "without delay" underscores the urgency and necessity of trusting in God's plan for deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. His journey from suffering to leadership is a testament to God's providence and faithfulness. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> Also known as Israel, he is the father of Joseph and the patriarch of the Israelite tribes. His life is marked by struggles and divine encounters. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph was taken as a slave and later became a ruler. It serves as a place of both trial and triumph for Joseph. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> Initially, they were envious and sold Joseph into slavery. Their journey to Egypt during the famine leads to reconciliation and forgiveness. 5. <a href="/topical/f/famine.htm">Famine</a> A severe famine that affected the entire region, prompting Joseph's brothers to seek food in Egypt, setting the stage for family reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_providence.htm">God's Sovereignty and Providence</a> Joseph's rise to power in Egypt is a testament to God's control over circumstances. Even in dire situations, God is at work for His purposes. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a> Joseph's willingness to forgive his brothers and invite his family to Egypt highlights the power of forgiveness and the restoration of broken relationships. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faithfulness.htm">Obedience and Faithfulness</a> Joseph's life exemplifies obedience to God and faithfulness in all circumstances, serving as a model for believers to trust God’s timing and plan. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> The urgency in Joseph's message to his father ("do not delay") underscores the importance of responding promptly to God's call and direction. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_legacy.htm">Family and Legacy</a> The reunion of Joseph with his family emphasizes the importance of family unity and the continuation of God's covenant promises through generations.<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/why_little_evidence_of_joseph's_move.htm">If Joseph’s family migrated so readily to Egypt, why is there scant extrabiblical evidence of such an Israelite relocation (Genesis 45:9–11)?</a> <a href="/q/who_believed_in_the_old_testament.htm">Who were the believers in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/joseph's_response_to_potiphar's_wife.htm">How did Joseph respond to Potiphar's wife's advances?</a> <a href="/q/could_jacob's_household_migrate_to_egypt_easily.htm">How historically plausible is it that the entire household of Jacob (Genesis 46:6–7) could migrate to Egypt with no mention of the logistical or political challenges involved? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now return וַעֲל֣וּ (wa·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively quickly מַהֲרוּ֮ (ma·hă·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to my father אָבִי֒ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father and tell וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֣ם (wa·’ă·mar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say him, אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to ‘This is what כֹּ֤ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now your son בִּנְךָ֣ (bin·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Joseph יוֹסֵ֔ף (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 says: אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say God אֱלֹהִ֛ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has made שָׂמַ֧נִי (śā·ma·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set me lord לְאָד֖וֹן (lə·’ā·ḏō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller of all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Egypt. מִצְרָ֑יִם (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Come down רְדָ֥ה (rə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend to אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to me without אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not delay. תַּעֲמֹֽד׃ (ta·‘ă·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:9 Hurry and go up to my father (Gen. 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