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and Benjamin wept upon his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he fell on his brother Benjamin&#8217s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept; and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then he embraced his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joseph threw his arms around Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joseph and Benjamin hugged each other and started crying. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and cried with Benjamin, who was crying on his shoulder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and began to cry; Benjamin also cried as he hugged him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he threw his arms around Benjamin and wept as they embraced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then he threw himself on the neck of his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he falls on the neck of his brother Benjamin, and weeps, and Benjamin has wept on his neck;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he falleth on the neck of Benjamin his brother, and weepeth, and Benjamin hath wept on his neck;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will fall upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and will weep; and and Benjamin wept upon his neck.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And falling upon the neck of his brother Benjamin, he embraced him and wept: and Benjamin in like manner wept also on his neck. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And then falling upon the neck of his brother Benjamin, he embraced him and wept. And likewise, Benjamin wept at the same time on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept on his shoulder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, while Benjamin wept upon his neck.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he fell on the neck of Benyamin, his brother, and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept on him; and Benjamin wept on his neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-14.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=11816" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/45.htm">Joseph Sends for His Father</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Tell my father about all my splendor in Egypt and everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">Then Joseph threw his arms around</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6677.htm" title="6677: ṣaw·wə·rê (N-mpc) -- Or tsavvar; or tsavvaron; or tsavva.rah; intensively from tsuwr in the sense of binding; the back of the neck."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min- (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: way·yê·ḇək (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">and wept,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ū·ḇin·yā·min (Conj-w:: 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.">and Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: bā·ḵāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">wept</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6677.htm" title="6677: ṣaw·wā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Or tsavvar; or tsavvaron; or tsavva.rah; intensively from tsuwr in the sense of binding; the back of the neck.">they embraced.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.…<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/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29</a></span><br />Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-1.htm">Genesis 50:1</a></span><br />Then Joseph fell upon his father’s face, wept over him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-27.htm">Exodus 4:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">2 Samuel 19:39</a></span><br />So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-9.htm">Ruth 1:9</a></span><br />May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">1 Kings 19:20</a></span><br />So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Acts 20:37</a></span><br />They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></span><br />So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35</a></span><br />Jesus wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-23.htm">John 13:23-25</a></span><br />One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. / So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about. / Leaning back against Jesus, he asked, “Lord, who is it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-7.htm">John 21:7</a></span><br />Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept on his neck.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11</a></b></br> And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></b></br> And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29</a></b></br> And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/genesis/45-12.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Benjamin's</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/genesis/37-35.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">Benjamin's</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 45</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Joseph makes himself known to his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">He comforts them in God's providence.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">He sends for his father.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Pharaoh confirms it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Joseph furnishes then for their journey.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/45-25.htm">Jacob is revived with the news.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, now reveals his identity to them. The act of throwing his arms around Benjamin signifies reconciliation and forgiveness. Benjamin, Joseph's only full brother, represents a special bond, as they both were sons of Rachel. This embrace symbolizes the restoration of familial relationships and the breaking down of past animosities. The act of embracing is a common cultural expression of affection and reconciliation in the ancient Near East.<p><b>and wept</b><br>Joseph's weeping is a profound expression of his deep emotions. Throughout the Joseph narrative, weeping is a recurring theme, highlighting the human aspect of Joseph's character. His tears reflect a release of years of pent-up emotion, pain, and longing for his family. In biblical context, weeping often accompanies moments of significant personal and spiritual revelation, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35</a>, where Jesus weeps at Lazarus's tomb, showing compassion and empathy.<p><b>and Benjamin wept as they embraced</b><br>Benjamin's weeping indicates his reciprocal affection and relief at the reunion with his brother. This mutual weeping underscores the sincerity of their reconciliation. The embrace and shared tears signify the healing of past wounds and the renewal of brotherly love. This moment can be seen as a type of Christ, where reconciliation and forgiveness are central themes. Just as Joseph forgives his brothers, Christ offers forgiveness and reconciliation to humanity. The embrace also prefigures the unity and restoration that Christ brings to believers, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a>, where Christ is described as breaking down the dividing wall of hostility.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The eleventh son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. His journey from betrayal to reconciliation is central to this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jacob and Joseph's full brother. His presence in Egypt is pivotal for the unfolding of Joseph's plan to reveal his identity to his brothers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph was taken as a slave and where he eventually rose to power. It serves as the backdrop for the reunion between Joseph and his brothers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a></b><br>The event of Joseph revealing his identity to his brothers and forgiving them, which is a key theme in this chapter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/weeping.htm">Weeping</a></b><br>An emotional response that signifies the deep love and forgiveness between Joseph and Benjamin, highlighting the restoration of their relationship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Joseph's forgiveness of his brothers demonstrates the transformative power of grace and mercy. As believers, we are called to forgive others as we have been forgiven by Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_healing_and_restoration.htm">Emotional Healing and Restoration</a></b><br>The weeping of Joseph and Benjamin signifies the healing of past wounds. True reconciliation often involves emotional vulnerability and the willingness to embrace one another despite past hurts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership in Egypt illustrates God's sovereign plan. Even in difficult circumstances, God is at work for the good of those who love Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_reconciliation.htm">Family Reconciliation</a></b><br>The reunion of Joseph and Benjamin encourages us to seek reconciliation in our own families, trusting that God can restore broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Joseph's humility in forgiving his brothers is a model for us. We should approach others with humility, recognizing our own need for grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 45</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_galatians_5_1.htm">What does 'a time to embrace' signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_express_my_faith_at_work.htm">How can I express my faith at work?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'a_time_to_embrace'_signify.htm">What does "a time to embrace" signify?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 14, 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> Joseph) <span class="cmt_word">fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck</span>. "Benjamin is the central point whence leads out the way to reconciliation" (Langs). "Here brotherly affection is drawn out by affection, tear answering tear" (Hughes; cf. <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Moreover he kissed all his brethren</span>, - "the seal of recognition, of reconciliation, and of salutation" (Lange) - <span class="cmt_word">and wept upon them.</span> It has been thought that Benjamin stood when Joseph embraced him, and that the two wept upon each other's neck, but that the brethren bowed themselves at Joseph's feet, causing the expression to be, "and he wept upon them" (Lange). <span class="cmt_word">And after that his brethren talked with him</span> - feeling themselves reassured by such demonstrations of affection. <p> CHAPTER 45:16-28 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-14.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">Then Joseph threw his arms around</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפֹּ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip·pōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Benjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">בִנְיָמִֽן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇin·yā·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and wept,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֑בְךְּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ḇək)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Benjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִנְיָמִ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">wept</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּכָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they embraced.</span><br /><span class="heb">צַוָּארָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣaw·wā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6677.htm">Strong's 6677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The back of the neck</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:14 He fell on his brother Benjamin's neck (Gen. 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