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ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he sent to his father these <i>things:</i> ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and food for his father for the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And to his father he sent the following: ten male donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and sustenance for his father on the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And to his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now to his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To his father he sent the following: ten <i>male</i> donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provision for his father [to supply all who were with him] on the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent his father the following: ten donkeys carrying the best products of Egypt and ten female donkeys carrying grain, food, and provisions for his father on the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent his father the following: 10 donkeys carrying the best products of Egypt and 10 female donkeys carrying grain, food, and provisions for his father on the journey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And to his father he sent after this manner: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with grain and bread and provision for his father by the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />To his father he sent ten donkeys loaded with the best things in Egypt, and ten other donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other food for the return trip. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with corn and bread and victual for his father by the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He sent his father ten male donkeys carrying Egypt's best products and ten female donkeys carrying grain, bread, and food for his father's trip.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the best Egyptian goods and ten donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and other food for the trip. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He sent his father ten male donkeys loaded with the best of Egyptian goods and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provisions for his father during the journey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />To his father he sent the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best products of Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, food, and provisions for his father's journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To his father he sent the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and food and provision for his father on the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with corn and bread and meat, for his father by the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He sent the following to his father: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provision for his father by the way. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and to his father he has sent thus: ten donkeys carrying of the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys carrying grain and bread, even food for his father for the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to his father he hath sent thus: ten asses bearing of the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses bearing corn and bread, even food for his father for the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to his father he sent according to this: ten asses lifting up from the good of Egypt, and ten she-asses lifting up grain and bread: and food for his father for the way.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sending to his father as much money and raiment, adding besides ten he asses to carry off all the riches of Egypt, and as many she asses, carrying wheat and bread for the journey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he sent just as much money and clothing to his father, adding also ten male donkeys, with which to transport all the riches of Egypt, and as many female donkeys, carrying wheat and bread for the journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, what he sent to his father was ten donkeys loaded with the finest products of Egypt and another ten loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To his father he sent the following: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provision for his father on the journey.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And to his father he sent after this manner: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with wheat, wine, and provisions for his father's journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And thus he sent to his father, and ten donkeys loaded with the good of the land of Egypt, and ten she donkeys loaded with grain and wine and provisions for his father on the road.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And to his father he sent in like manner ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with corn and bread and victual for his father by the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And to his father he sent <i>presents</i> at the same rate, and ten asses, bearing some of all the good things of Egypt, and ten mules, bearing bread for his father for thy journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/45-23.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=11889" 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">22</span>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="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">And he sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ū·lə·’ā·ḇîw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: kə·zōṯ (Prep-k:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">the following:</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śā·rāh (Number-ms) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ḥă·mō·rîm (N-mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">donkeys</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">loaded</a> <a href="/hebrew/2898.htm" title="2898: miṭ·ṭūḇ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Good things, goods, goodness. From towb; good, in the widest sense, especially goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare.">with the best</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.">of Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: wə·‘e·śer (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">and ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/860.htm" title="860: ’ă·ṯō·nōṯ (N-fp) -- A female donkey. Probably from the same as 'eythan; a female donkey.">female donkeys</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·’ōṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">loaded</a> <a href="/hebrew/1250.htm" title="1250: bār (N-ms) -- Grain, corn. Or bar; from barar; grain of any kind; by extens. The open country.">with grain</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: wā·le·ḥem (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">and bread</a> <a href="/hebrew/4202.htm" title="4202: ū·mā·zō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Food, sustenance. From zuwn; food.">and provisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: lə·’ā·ḇîw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">for his father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: lad·dā·reḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">journey.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Genesis 42:25</a></span><br />Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11-14</a></span><br />Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. / Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. / Take your brother as well, and return to the man at once. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1-2</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. / Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-21.htm">Genesis 50:21</a></span><br />Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.<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/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a></span><br />She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5</a></span><br />“Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7-9</a></span><br />I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. / And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. / Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a></span><br />Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10-12</a></span><br />After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. / 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. / So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.<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="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Proverbs 21:14</a></span><br />A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-6</a></span><br />Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Acts 7:13-14</a></span><br />On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. / Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way.</p><p class="hdg">laden with.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/38-28.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/genesis/45-20.htm">Best</a> <a href="/genesis/43-32.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/45-20.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Female</a> <a href="/genesis/41-31.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/45-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Loaded</a> <a href="/genesis/40-17.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Provision</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">She-Asses</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-8.htm">Sustenance</a> <a href="/genesis/42-3.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Victual</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/47-17.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/exodus/27-7.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Best</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/genesis/47-17.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/45-25.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/11-5.htm">Female</a> <a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Loaded</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-4.htm">Provision</a> <a href="/exodus/12-39.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-30.htm">She-Asses</a> <a href="/judges/6-4.htm">Sustenance</a> <a href="/genesis/46-27.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/exodus/12-39.htm">Victual</a> <a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Way</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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This act signifies the restoration of family ties and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham's descendants. It reflects the importance of honoring one's parents, a principle deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of the time.<p><b>ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt,</b><br>The use of donkeys as pack animals highlights the practical means of transport in ancient times. The "best of Egypt" indicates the wealth and abundance of the land, which was known for its prosperity and advanced civilization. This phrase underscores the contrast between the famine-stricken Canaan and the fertile land of Egypt, where Joseph had stored up resources. It also symbolizes the blessings that come from God's providence.<p><b>and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions</b><br>The specific mention of female donkeys may imply their value for breeding and sustaining future wealth. Grain and bread were staples of the ancient diet, essential for survival, especially during a famine. The provisions represent not only physical sustenance but also the care and foresight of Joseph, who ensures his family's needs are met. This act of provision can be seen as a type of Christ, who provides for the spiritual and physical needs of His people.<p><b>for his father’s journey.</b><br>Jacob's journey to Egypt is significant as it marks the movement of the Israelites into a foreign land, setting the stage for future events in biblical history, including the Exodus. This journey is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be strangers in a land not their own. It also foreshadows the journey of faith that believers undertake, trusting in God's guidance and provision.<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 and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. He orchestrates the sending of provisions to his father.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The father of Joseph, who is living in Canaan and is about to be reunited with his long-lost son.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph has risen to power and from where he sends provisions to his father.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land where Jacob and his family reside, and to which Joseph sends the provisions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_donkeys.htm">The Donkeys</a></b><br>The animals used to transport the goods from Egypt to Canaan, symbolizing the abundance and generosity of Joseph's provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>Just as Joseph provided abundantly for his family, God provides for our needs. We can trust in His provision even in times of famine or difficulty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">Reconciliation and Restoration</a></b><br>Joseph's actions towards his family demonstrate the power of forgiveness and reconciliation. We are called to seek restoration in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity.htm">Generosity</a></b><br>Joseph's generosity towards his family is a model for us. We should strive to be generous with the resources God has given us, helping those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph remained faithful to God despite his trials. His account encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that God has a plan for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_unity.htm">Family Unity</a></b><br>The reunion of Joseph with his family underscores the importance of family unity and support. We should work towards maintaining strong, loving relationships within our families.<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/evidence_of_hebrew_slave_as_egypt's_2nd.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence confirming a Hebrew slave rising to second-in-command in ancient Egypt (Genesis 45)?</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/why_does_the_steward_say_'your_god'.htm">(Genesis 43:23) Why does the Egyptian steward speak of 'your God' as if he believes in the same deity, given the known polytheistic context of ancient Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/45.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">Meat.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">food, victual, </span>the usual meaning of <span class= "ital">meat </span>in our version.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16</a>) laden with (literally, <span class="accented">carrying</span>) the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with (or carrying) corn and bread and meat - probably prepared meats, some sort of delicacy (Clarke) - for his father by the way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/45-23.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">And he sent</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלַ֤ח</span> <span class="translit">(šā·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his father</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאָבִ֞יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the following:</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּזֹאת֙</span> <span class="translit">(kə·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">ten</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשָׂרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">donkeys</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֹרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loaded</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹשְׂאִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(nō·śə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the best</span><br /><span class="heb">מִטּ֣וּב</span> <span class="translit">(miṭ·ṭūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2898.htm">Strong's 2898: </a> </span><span class="str2">Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ten</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֶ֣שֶׂר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘e·śer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">female donkeys</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲתֹנֹ֡ת</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ṯō·nōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_860.htm">Strong's 860: </a> </span><span class="str2">A female donkey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loaded</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹֽ֠שְׂאֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nō·śə·’ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with grain</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(bār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1250.htm">Strong's 1250: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grain, the open country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bread</span><br /><span class="heb">וָלֶ֧חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(wā·le·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and provisions</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָז֛וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·zō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4202.htm">Strong's 4202: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, sustenance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for his father’s</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָבִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">journey.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַדָּֽרֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lad·dā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/45-23.htm">Genesis 45:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/45-23.htm">OT Law: Genesis 45:23 To his father he sent after this (Gen. 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