Gen.45.1-Gen.47.12
Gen.45.1
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.
Gen.45.1
Joseph couldn't hold himself in any longer, keeping up a front before all his attendants. He cried out, "Leave! Clear out--everyone leave!" So there was no one with Joseph when he identified himself to his brothers.
Gen.45.1
Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my presence!" So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.
Gen.45.1
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.
Gen.45.1
Joseph could stand it no longer. "Out, all of you!" he cried out to his attendants. He wanted to be alone with his brothers when he told them who he was.
Gen.45.2
And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.
Gen.45.2
But his sobbing was so violent that the Egyptians couldn't help but hear him. The news was soon reported to Pharaoh's palace.
Gen.45.2
And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh's household heard about it.
Gen.45.2
And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard it.
Gen.45.2
Then he broke down and wept aloud. His sobs could be heard throughout the palace, and the news was quickly carried to Pharaoh's palace.
Gen.45.3
And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.
Gen.45.3
Joseph spoke to his brothers: "I am Joseph. Is my father really still alive?" But his brothers couldn't say a word. They were speechless--they couldn't believe what they were hearing and seeing.
Gen.45.3
Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph! Is my father still living?" But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence.
Gen.45.3
Then Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph; does my father still live?" But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence.
Gen.45.3
"I am Joseph!" he said to his brothers. "Is my father still alive?" But his brothers were speechless! They were stunned to realize that Joseph was standing there in front of them.
Gen.45.4
And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
Gen.45.4
"Come closer to me," Joseph said to his brothers. They came closer. "I am Joseph your brother whom you sold into Egypt.
Gen.45.4
Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Come close to me." When they had done so, he said, "I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!
Gen.45.4
And Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come near to me." So they came near. Then he said: "I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.
Gen.45.4
"Come over here," he said. So they came closer. And he said again, "I am Joseph, your brother whom you sold into Egypt.
Gen.45.5
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
Gen.45.5
But don't feel badly, don't blame yourselves for selling me. God was behind it. God sent me here ahead of you to save lives.
Gen.45.5
And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.
Gen.45.5
But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Gen.45.5
But don't be angry with yourselves that you did this to me, for God did it. He sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.
Gen.45.6
For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.
Gen.45.6
There has been a famine in the land now for two years; the famine will continue for five more years--neither plowing nor harvesting.
Gen.45.6
For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will not be plowing and reaping.
Gen.45.6
For these two years the famine has been in the land, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvesting.
Gen.45.6
These two years of famine will grow to seven, during which there will be neither plowing nor harvest.
Gen.45.7
And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Gen.45.7
God sent me on ahead to pave the way and make sure there was a remnant in the land, to save your lives in an amazing act of deliverance.
Gen.45.7
But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Gen.45.7
And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Gen.45.7
God has sent me here to keep you and your families alive so that you will become a great nation.
Gen.45.8
So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
Gen.45.8
So you see, it wasn't you who sent me here but God. He set me in place as a father to Pharaoh, put me in charge of his personal affairs, and made me ruler of all Egypt.
Gen.45.8
"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.
Gen.45.8
So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
Gen.45.8
Yes, it was God who sent me here, not you! And he has made me a counselor to Pharaoh--manager of his entire household and ruler over all Egypt.
Gen.45.9
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:
Gen.45.9
"Hurry back to my father. Tell him, "Your son Joseph says: I'm master of all of Egypt. Come as fast as you can and join me here.
Gen.45.9
Now hurry back 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; don't delay.
Gen.45.9
"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.
Gen.45.9
"Hurry, return to my father and tell him, `This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me master over all the land of Egypt. Come down to me right away!
Gen.45.10
And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:
Gen.45.10
I'll give you a place to live in Goshen where you'll be close to me--you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and anything else you can think of.
Gen.45.10
You shall live in the region of Goshen and be near me-you, your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all you have.
Gen.45.10
You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near to me, you and your children, your children's children, your flocks and your herds, and all that you have.
Gen.45.10
You will live in the land of Goshen so you can be near me with all your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all that you have.
Gen.45.11
And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.
Gen.45.11
I'll take care of you there completely. There are still five more years of famine ahead; I'll make sure all your needs are taken care of, you and everyone connected with you--you won't want for a thing.'
Gen.45.11
I will provide for you there, because five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise you and your household and all who belong to you will become destitute.'
Gen.45.11
There I will provide for you, lest you and your household, and all that you have, come to poverty; for there are still five years of famine."'
Gen.45.11
I will take care of you there, for there are still five years of famine ahead of us. Otherwise you and your household will come to utter poverty.'"
Gen.45.12
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.
Gen.45.12
"Look at me. You can see for yourselves, and my brother Benjamin can see for himself, that it's me, my own mouth, telling you all this.
Gen.45.12
"You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that it is really I who am speaking to you.
Gen.45.12
"And behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my mouth that speaks to you.
Gen.45.12
Then Joseph said, "You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that I really am Joseph!
Gen.45.13
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.
Gen.45.13
Tell my father all about the high position I hold in Egypt, tell him everything you've seen here, but don't take all day--hurry up and get my father down here."
Gen.45.13
Tell my father about all the honor accorded me in Egypt and about everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly."
Gen.45.13
So you shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of all that you have seen; and you shall hurry and bring my father down here."
Gen.45.13
Tell my father how I am honored here in Egypt. Tell him about everything you have seen, and bring him to me quickly."
Gen.45.14
And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.
Gen.45.14
Then Joseph threw himself on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
Gen.45.14
Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping.
Gen.45.14
Then he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
Gen.45.14
Weeping with joy, he embraced Benjamin, and Benjamin also began to weep.
Gen.45.15
Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.
Gen.45.15
He then kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Only then were his brothers able to talk with him.
Gen.45.15
And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.
Gen.45.15
Moreover he kissed all his brothers and wept over them, and after that his brothers talked with him.
Gen.45.15
Then Joseph kissed each of his brothers and wept over them, and then they began talking freely with him.
Gen.45.16
And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.
Gen.45.16
The story was reported in Pharaoh's palace: "Joseph's brothers have come." It was good news to Pharaoh and all who worked with him.
Gen.45.16
When the news reached Pharaoh's palace that Joseph's brothers had come, Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased.
Gen.45.16
Now the report of it was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, "Joseph's brothers have come." So it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.
Gen.45.16
The news soon reached Pharaoh: "Joseph's brothers have come!" Pharaoh was very happy to hear this and so were his officials.
Gen.45.17
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
Gen.45.17
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Tell your brothers, "This is the plan: Load up your pack animals; go to Canaan,
Gen.45.17
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Tell your brothers, 'Do this: Load your animals and return to the land of Canaan,
Gen.45.17
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Say to your brothers, "Do this: Load your animals and depart; go to the land of Canaan.
Gen.45.17
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Tell your brothers to load their pack animals and return quickly to their homes in Canaan.
Gen.45.18
And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.
Gen.45.18
get your father and your families and bring them back here. I'll settle you on the best land in Egypt--you'll live off the fat of the land.'
Gen.45.18
and bring your father and your families back to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt and you can enjoy the fat of the land.'
Gen.45.18
Bring your father and your households and come to me; I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you will eat the fat of the land.
Gen.45.18
Tell them to bring your father and all of their families, and to come here to Egypt to live. Tell them, `Pharaoh will assign to you the very best territory in the land of Egypt. You will live off the fat of the land!'
Gen.45.19
Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out of the land of Egypt for your little ones, and for your wives, and bring your father, and come.
Gen.45.19
"Also tell them this: "Here's what I want you to do: Take wagons from Egypt to carry your little ones and your wives and load up your father and come back.
Gen.45.19
"You are also directed to tell them, 'Do this: Take some carts from Egypt for your children and your wives, and get your father and come.
Gen.45.19
Now you are commanded--do this: Take carts out of the land of Egypt for your little ones and your wives; bring your father and come.
Gen.45.19
And tell your brothers to take wagons from Egypt to carry their wives and little ones and to bring your father here.
Gen.45.20
Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.
Gen.45.20
Don't worry about having to leave things behind; the best in all of Egypt will be yours.'"
Gen.45.20
Never mind about your belongings, because the best of all Egypt will be yours.'"
Gen.45.20
Also do not be concerned about your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours."'
Gen.45.20
Don't worry about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours."
Gen.45.21
And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way.
Gen.45.21
And they did just that, the sons of Israel. Joseph gave them the wagons that Pharaoh had promised and food for the trip.
Gen.45.21
So the sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them carts, as Pharaoh had commanded, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.
Gen.45.21
Then the sons of Israel did so; and Joseph gave them carts, according to the command of Pharaoh, and he gave them provisions for the journey.
Gen.45.21
So the sons of Jacob did as they were told. Joseph gave them wagons, as Pharaoh had commanded, and he supplied them with provisions for the journey.
Gen.45.22
To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.
Gen.45.22
He outfitted all the brothers in brand-new clothes, but he gave Benjamin three hundred pieces of silver and several suits of clothes.
Gen.45.22
To each of them he gave new clothing, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes.
Gen.45.22
He gave to all of them, to each man, changes of garments; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of garments.
Gen.45.22
And he gave each of them new clothes--but to Benjamin he gave five changes of clothes and three hundred pieces of silver!
Gen.45.23
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.
Gen.45.23
He sent his father these gifts: ten donkeys loaded with Egypt's best products and another ten donkeys loaded with grain and bread, provisions for his father's journey back.
Gen.45.23
And this is what he sent to his father: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other provisions for his journey.
Gen.45.23
And he sent to his father these things: 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.
Gen.45.23
He sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten donkeys loaded with grain and all kinds of other food to be eaten on his journey.
Gen.45.24
So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
Gen.45.24
Then he sent his brothers off. As they left he told them, "Take it easy on the journey; try to get along with each other."
Gen.45.24
Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, "Don't quarrel on the way!"
Gen.45.24
So he sent his brothers away, and they departed; and he said to them, "See that you do not become troubled along the way."
Gen.45.24
So he sent his brothers off, and as they left, he called after them, "Don't quarrel along the way!"
Gen.45.25
And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father,
Gen.45.25
They left Egypt and went back to their father Jacob in Canaan.
Gen.45.25
So they went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan.
Gen.45.25
Then they went up out of Egypt, and came to the land of Canaan to Jacob their father.
Gen.45.25
And they left Egypt and returned to their father, Jacob, in the land of Canaan.
Gen.45.26
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.
Gen.45.26
When they told him, "Joseph is still alive--and he's the ruler over the whole land of Egypt!" he went numb; he couldn't believe his ears.
Gen.45.26
They told him, "Joseph is still alive! In fact, he is ruler of all Egypt." Jacob was stunned; he did not believe them.
Gen.45.26
And they told him, saying, "Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt." And Jacob's heart stood still, because he did not believe them.
Gen.45.26
"Joseph is still alive!" they told him. "And he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!" Jacob was stunned at the news--he couldn't believe it.
Gen.45.27
And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived:
Gen.45.27
But the more they talked, telling him everything that Joseph had told them and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the blood started to flow again--their father Jacob's spirit revived.
Gen.45.27
But when they told him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.
Gen.45.27
But when they told him all the words which Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived.
Gen.45.27
But when they had given him Joseph's messages, and when he saw the wagons loaded with the food sent by Joseph, his spirit revived.
Gen.45.28
And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.
Gen.45.28
Israel said, "I've heard enough--my son Joseph is still alive. I've got to go and see him before I die." [JC]
Gen.45.28
And Israel said, "I'm convinced! My son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die."
Gen.45.28
Then Israel said, "It is enough. Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die."
Gen.45.28
Then Jacob said, "It must be true! My son Joseph is alive! I will go and see him before I die."
Gen.46.1
And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac.
Gen.46.1
So Israel set out on the journey with everything he owned. He arrived at Beersheba and worshiped, offering sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.
Gen.46.1
So Israel set out with all that was his, and when he reached Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.
Gen.46.1
So Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac.
Gen.46.1
So Jacob set out for Egypt with all his possessions. And when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father, Isaac.
Gen.46.2
And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.
Gen.46.2
God spoke to Israel in a vision that night: "Jacob! Jacob!Yes?" he said. "I'm listening."
Gen.46.2
And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, "Jacob! Jacob!Here I am," he replied.
Gen.46.2
Then God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, "Jacob, Jacob!" And he said, "Here I am."
Gen.46.2
During the night God spoke to him in a vision. "Jacob! Jacob!" he called. "Here I am," Jacob replied.
Gen.46.3
And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
Gen.46.3
God said, "I am the God of your father. Don't be afraid of going down to Egypt. I'm going to make you a great nation there.
Gen.46.3
"I am God, the God of your father," he said. "Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.
Gen.46.3
So He said, "I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.
Gen.46.3
"I am God," the voice said, "the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will see to it that you become a great nation there.
Gen.46.4
I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.
Gen.46.4
I'll go with you down to Egypt; I'll also bring you back here. And when you die, Joseph will be with you; with his own hand he'll close your eyes."
Gen.46.4
I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph's own hand will close your eyes."
Gen.46.4
I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again; and Joseph will put his hand on your eyes."
Gen.46.4
I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring your descendants back again. But you will die in Egypt with Joseph at your side."
Gen.46.5
And Jacob rose up from Beersheba: and the sons of Israel carried Jacob their father, and their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.
Gen.46.5
Then Jacob left Beersheba. Israel's sons loaded their father and their little ones and their wives on the wagons Pharaoh had sent to carry him.
Gen.46.5
Then Jacob left Beersheba, and Israel's sons took their father Jacob and their children and their wives in the carts that Pharaoh had sent to transport him.
Gen.46.5
Then Jacob arose from Beersheba; and the sons of Israel carried their father Jacob, their little ones, and their wives, in the carts which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.
Gen.46.5
So Jacob left Beersheba, and his sons brought him to Egypt. They carried their little ones and wives in the wagons Pharaoh had provided for them.
Gen.46.6
And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with him:
Gen.46.6
They arrived in Egypt with the livestock and the wealth they had accumulated in Canaan. Jacob brought everyone in his family with him
Gen.46.6
They also took with them their livestock and the possessions they had acquired in Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt.
Gen.46.6
So they took their livestock and their goods, which they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and went to Egypt, Jacob and all his descendants with him.
Gen.46.6
They brought their livestock, too, and all the belongings they had acquired in the land of Canaan. Jacob and his entire family arrived in Egypt--
Gen.46.7
His sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.
Gen.46.7
-sons and grandsons, daughters and granddaughters. Everyone.
Gen.46.7
He took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons and his daughters and granddaughters-all his offspring.
Gen.46.7
His sons and his sons' sons, his daughters and his sons' daughters, and all his descendants he brought with him to Egypt.
Gen.46.7
sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters--all his descendants.
Gen.46.8
And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn.
Gen.46.8
These are the names of the Israelites, Jacob and his descendants, who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn.
Gen.46.8
These are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben the firstborn of Jacob.
Gen.46.8
Now these were the names of the children of Israel, Jacob and his sons, who went to Egypt: Reuben was Jacob's firstborn.
Gen.46.8
These are the names of the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob, who went with him to Egypt: Reuben was Jacob's oldest son.
Gen.46.9
And the sons of Reuben; Hanoch, and Phallu, and Hezron, and Carmi.
Gen.46.9
Reuben's sons: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
Gen.46.9
The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.
Gen.46.9
The sons of Reuben were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
Gen.46.9
The sons of Reuben were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
Gen.46.10
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.
Gen.46.10
Simeon's sons: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.
Gen.46.10
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.
Gen.46.10
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman.
Gen.46.10
The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul. (Shaul's mother was a Canaanite woman.)
Gen.46.11
And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gen.46.11
Levi's sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gen.46.11
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Merari.
Gen.46.11
The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gen.46.11
The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gen.46.12
And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.
Gen.46.12
Judah's sons: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah (Er and Onan had already died in the land of Canaan). The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.
Gen.46.12
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez and Zerah (but Er and Onan had died in the land of Canaan). The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
Gen.46.12
The sons of Judah were Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah (but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan). The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.
Gen.46.12
The sons of Judah were Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah. (But Er and Onan had died in the land of Canaan.) The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.
Gen.46.13
And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.
Gen.46.13
Issachar's sons: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.
Gen.46.13
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron.
Gen.46.13
The sons of Issachar were Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron.
Gen.46.13
The sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.
Gen.46.14
And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.
Gen.46.14
Zebulun's sons: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
Gen.46.14
The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon and Jahleel.
Gen.46.14
The sons of Zebulun were Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
Gen.46.14
The sons of Zebulun were Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
Gen.46.15
These be the sons of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob in Padanaram, with his daughter Dinah: all the souls of his sons and his daughters were thirty and three.
Gen.46.15
These are the sons that Leah bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram. There was also his daughter Dinah. Altogether, sons and daughters, they numbered thirty-three.
Gen.46.15
These were the sons Leah bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram, besides his daughter Dinah. These sons and daughters of his were thirty-three in all.
Gen.46.15
These were the sons of Leah, whom she bore to Jacob in Padan Aram, with his daughter Dinah. All the persons, his sons and his daughters, were thirty-three.
Gen.46.15
These are the sons of Jacob who were born to Leah in Paddan-aram, along with their sister, Dinah. In all, Jacob's descendants through Leah numbered thirty-three.
Gen.46.16
And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
Gen.46.16
Gad's sons: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
Gen.46.16
The sons of Gad: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi and Areli.
Gen.46.16
The sons of Gad were Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
Gen.46.16
The sons of Gad were Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
Gen.46.17
And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
Gen.46.17
Asher's sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Also their sister Serah, and Beriah's sons, Heber and Malkiel.
Gen.46.17
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel.
Gen.46.17
The sons of Asher were Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, Beriah, and Serah, their sister. And the sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel.
Gen.46.17
The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was named Serah. Beriah's sons were Heber and Malkiel.
Gen.46.18
These are the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter, and these she bare unto Jacob, even sixteen souls.
Gen.46.18
These are the children that Zilpah, the maid that Laban gave to his daughter Leah, bore to Jacob--sixteen of them.
Gen.46.18
These were the children born to Jacob by Zilpah, whom Laban had given to his daughter Leah-sixteen in all.
Gen.46.18
These were the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter; and these she bore to Jacob: sixteen persons.
Gen.46.18
These sixteen were descendants of Jacob through Zilpah, the servant given to Leah by her father, Laban.
Gen.46.19
The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.
Gen.46.19
The sons of Jacob's wife Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.
Gen.46.19
The sons of Jacob's wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
Gen.46.19
The sons of Rachel, Jacob's wife, were Joseph and Benjamin.
Gen.46.19
The sons of Jacob's wife Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.
Gen.46.20
And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.
Gen.46.20
Joseph was the father of two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, from his marriage to Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. They were born to him in Egypt.
Gen.46.20
In Egypt, Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
Gen.46.20
And to Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh and Ephraim, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him.
Gen.46.20
Joseph's sons, born in the land of Egypt, were Manasseh and Ephraim. Their mother was Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis.
Gen.46.21
And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
Gen.46.21
Benjamin's sons were Bela, Beker, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Gen.46.21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Beker, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim and Ard.
Gen.46.21
The sons of Benjamin were Belah, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Gen.46.21
Benjamin's sons were Bela, Beker, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Gen.46.22
These are the sons of Rachel, which were born to Jacob: all the souls were fourteen.
Gen.46.22
These are the children born to Jacob through Rachel--fourteen.
Gen.46.22
These were the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob-fourteen in all.
Gen.46.22
These were the sons of Rachel, who were born to Jacob: fourteen persons in all.
Gen.46.22
These fourteen were the descendants of Jacob and his wife Rachel.
Gen.46.23
And the sons of Dan; Hushim.
Gen.46.23
Dan's son: Hushim.
Gen.46.23
The son of Dan: Hushim.
Gen.46.23
The son of Dan was Hushim.
Gen.46.23
The son of Dan was Hushim.
Gen.46.24
And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.
Gen.46.24
Naphtali's sons: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
Gen.46.24
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer and Shillem.
Gen.46.24
The sons of Naphtali were Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
Gen.46.24
The sons of Naphtali were Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
Gen.46.25
These are the sons of Bilhah, which Laban gave unto Rachel his daughter, and she bare these unto Jacob: all the souls were seven.
Gen.46.25
These are the children born to Jacob through Bilhah, the maid Laban had given to his daughter Rachel--seven.
Gen.46.25
These were the sons born to Jacob by Bilhah, whom Laban had given to his daughter Rachel-seven in all.
Gen.46.25
These were the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to Rachel his daughter, and she bore these to Jacob: seven persons in all.
Gen.46.25
These seven were the descendants of Jacob through Bilhah, the servant given to Rachel by her father, Laban.
Gen.46.26
All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt, which came out of his loins, besides Jacob's sons' wives, all the souls were threescore and six;
Gen.46.26
Summing up, all those who went down to Egypt with Jacob--his own children, not counting his sons' wives--numbered sixty-six.
Gen.46.26
All those who went to Egypt with Jacob-those who were his direct descendants, not counting his sons' wives-numbered sixty-six persons.
Gen.46.26
All the persons who went with Jacob to Egypt, who came from his body, besides Jacob's sons' wives, were sixty-six persons in all.
Gen.46.26
So the total number of Jacob's direct descendants who went with him to Egypt, not counting his sons' wives, was sixty-six.
Gen.46.27
And the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, were two souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, were threescore and ten.
Gen.46.27
Counting in the two sons born to Joseph in Egypt, the members of Jacob's family who ended up in Egypt numbered seventy. [JC]
Gen.46.27
With the two sons who had been born to Joseph in Egypt, the members of Jacob's family, which went to Egypt, were seventy in all.
Gen.46.27
And the sons of Joseph who were born to him in Egypt were two persons. All the persons of the house of Jacob who went to Egypt were seventy.
Gen.46.27
Joseph also had two sons who had been born in Egypt. So altogether, there were seventy members of Jacob's family in the land of Egypt.
Gen.46.28
And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen.
Gen.46.28
Jacob sent Judah on ahead to get directions to Goshen from Joseph. When they got to Goshen,
Gen.46.28
Now Jacob sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When they arrived in the region of Goshen,
Gen.46.28
Then he sent Judah before him to Joseph, to point out before him the way to Goshen. And they came to the land of Goshen.
Gen.46.28
Jacob sent Judah on ahead to meet Joseph and get directions to the land of Goshen. And when they all arrived there,
Gen.46.29
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.
Gen.46.29
Joseph gave orders for his chariot and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. The moment Joseph saw him, he threw himself on his neck and wept. He wept a long time.
Gen.46.29
Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.
Gen.46.29
So Joseph made ready his chariot and went up to Goshen to meet his father Israel; and he presented himself to him, and fell on his neck and wept on his neck a good while.
Gen.46.29
Joseph prepared his chariot and traveled to Goshen to meet his father. As soon as Joseph arrived, he embraced his father and wept on his shoulder for a long time.
Gen.46.30
And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.
Gen.46.30
Israel said to Joseph, "I'm ready to die. I've looked into your face--you are indeed alive."
Gen.46.30
Israel said to Joseph, "Now I am ready to die, since I have seen for myself that you are still alive."
Gen.46.30
And Israel said to Joseph, "Now let me die, since I have seen your face, because you are still alive."
Gen.46.30
Then Jacob said to Joseph, "Now let me die, for I have seen you with my own eyes and know you are still alive."
Gen.46.31
And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;
Gen.46.31
Joseph then spoke to his brothers and his father's family. "I'll go and tell Pharaoh, "My brothers and my father's family, all of whom lived in Canaan, have come to me.
Gen.46.31
Then Joseph said to his brothers and to his father's household, "I will go up and speak to Pharaoh and will say to him, 'My brothers and my father's household, who were living in the land of Canaan, have come to me.
Gen.46.31
Then Joseph said to his brothers and to his father's household, "I will go up and tell Pharaoh, and say to him, "My brothers and those of my father's house, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me.
Gen.46.31
And Joseph said to his brothers and to all their households, "I'll go and tell Pharaoh that you have all come from the land of Canaan to join me.
Gen.46.32
And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.
Gen.46.32
The men are shepherds; they've always made their living by raising livestock. And they've brought their flocks and herds with them, along with everything else they own.'
Gen.46.32
The men are shepherds; they tend livestock, and they have brought along their flocks and herds and everything they own.'
Gen.46.32
And the men are shepherds, for their occupation has been to feed livestock; and they have brought their flocks, their herds, and all that they have.'
Gen.46.32
And I will tell him, `These men are shepherds and livestock breeders. They have brought with them their flocks and herds and everything they own.'
Gen.46.33
And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and shall say, What is your occupation?
Gen.46.33
When Pharaoh calls you in and asks what kind of work you do,
Gen.46.33
When Pharaoh calls you in and asks, 'What is your occupation?'
Gen.46.33
So it shall be, when Pharaoh calls you and says, "What is your occupation?'
Gen.46.33
So when Pharaoh calls for you and asks you about your occupation,
Gen.46.34
That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.
Gen.46.34
tell him, "Your servants have always kept livestock for as long as we can remember--we and our parents also.' That way he'll let you stay apart in the area of Goshen--for Egyptians look down on anyone who is a shepherd."
Gen.46.34
you should answer, 'Your servants have tended livestock from our boyhood on, just as our fathers did.' Then you will be allowed to settle in the region of Goshen, for all shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians."
Gen.46.34
that you shall say, "Your servants' occupation has been with livestock from our youth even till now, both we and also our fathers,' that you may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians."
Gen.46.34
tell him, `We have been livestock breeders from our youth, as our ancestors have been for many generations.' When you tell him this, he will let you live here in the land of Goshen, for shepherds are despised in the land of Egypt."
Gen.47.1
Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen.
Gen.47.1
Joseph went to Pharaoh and told him, "My father and brothers with their flocks and herds and everything they own have come from Canaan. Right now they are in Goshen."
Gen.47.1
Joseph went and told Pharaoh, "My father and brothers, with their flocks and herds and everything they own, have come from the land of Canaan and are now in Goshen."
Gen.47.1
Then Joseph went and told Pharaoh, and said, "My father and my brothers, their flocks and their herds and all that they possess, have come from the land of Canaan; and indeed they are in the land of Goshen."
Gen.47.1
So Joseph went to see Pharaoh and said, "My father and my brothers are here from Canaan. They came with all their flocks and herds and possessions, and they are now in the land of Goshen."
Gen.47.2
And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.
Gen.47.2
He had taken five of his brothers with him and introduced them to Pharaoh.
Gen.47.2
He chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.
Gen.47.2
And he took five men from among his brothers and presented them to Pharaoh.
Gen.47.2
Joseph took five of his brothers with him and presented them to Pharaoh.
Gen.47.3
And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.
Gen.47.3
Pharaoh asked them, "What kind of work do you do?Your servants are shepherds, the same as our fathers were.
Gen.47.3
Pharaoh asked the brothers, "What is your occupation?Your servants are shepherds," they replied to Pharaoh, "just as our fathers were."
Gen.47.3
Then Pharaoh said to his brothers, "What is your occupation?" And they said to Pharaoh, "Your servants are shepherds, both we and also our fathers."
Gen.47.3
Pharaoh asked them, "What is your occupation?" And they replied, "We are shepherds like our ancestors.
Gen.47.4
They said moreover unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen.
Gen.47.4
We have come to this country to find a new place to live. There is no pasture for our flocks in Canaan. The famine has been very bad there. Please, would you let your servants settle in the region of Goshen?"
Gen.47.4
They also said to him, "We have come to live here awhile, because the famine is severe in Canaan and your servants' flocks have no pasture. So now, please let your servants settle in Goshen."
Gen.47.4
And they said to Pharaoh, "We have come to dwell in the land, because your servants have no pasture for their flocks, for the famine is severe in the land of Canaan. Now therefore, please let your servants dwell in the land of Goshen."
Gen.47.4
We have come to live here in Egypt, for there is no pasture for our flocks in Canaan. The famine is very severe there. We request permission to live in the land of Goshen."
Gen.47.5
And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:
Gen.47.5
Pharaoh looked at Joseph. "So, your father and brothers have arrived--a reunion!
Gen.47.5
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Your father and your brothers have come to you,
Gen.47.5
Then Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, saying, "Your father and your brothers have come to you.
Gen.47.5
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Now that your family has joined you here,
Gen.47.6
The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
Gen.47.6
Egypt welcomes them. Settle your father and brothers on the choicest land--yes, give them Goshen. And if you know any among them that are especially good at their work, put them in charge of my own livestock."
Gen.47.6
and the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability, put them in charge of my own livestock."
Gen.47.6
The land of Egypt is before you. Have your father and brothers dwell in the best of the land; let them dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know any competent men among them, then make them chief herdsmen over my livestock."
Gen.47.6
choose any place you like for them to live. Give them the best land of Egypt--the land of Goshen will be fine. And if any of them have special skills, put them in charge of my livestock, too."
Gen.47.7
And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Gen.47.7
Next Joseph brought his father Jacob in and introduced him to Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Gen.47.7
Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him before Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed Pharaoh,
Gen.47.7
Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Gen.47.7
Then Joseph brought his father, Jacob, and presented him to Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Gen.47.8
And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?
Gen.47.8
Pharaoh asked Jacob, "How old are you?"
Gen.47.8
Pharaoh asked him, "How old are you?"
Gen.47.8
Pharaoh said to Jacob, "How old are you?"
Gen.47.8
"How old are you?" Pharaoh asked him.
Gen.47.9
And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.
Gen.47.9
Jacob answered Pharaoh, "The years of my sojourning are 130--a short and hard life and not nearly as long as my ancestors were given."
Gen.47.9
And Jacob said to Pharaoh, "The years of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty. My years have been few and difficult, and they do not equal the years of the pilgrimage of my fathers."
Gen.47.9
And Jacob said to Pharaoh, "The days of the years of my pilgrimage are one hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage."
Gen.47.9
Jacob replied, "I have lived for 130 hard years, but I am still not nearly as old as many of my ancestors."
Gen.47.10
And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.
Gen.47.10
Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and left.
Gen.47.10
Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence.
Gen.47.10
So Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.
Gen.47.10
Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh again before he left.
Gen.47.11
And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.
Gen.47.11
Joseph settled his father and brothers in Egypt, made them proud owners of choice land--it was the region of Rameses (that is, Goshen)-just as Pharaoh had ordered.
Gen.47.11
So Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh directed.
Gen.47.11
And Joseph situated his father and his brothers, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.
Gen.47.11
So Joseph assigned the best land of Egypt--the land of Rameses--to his father and brothers, just as Pharaoh had commanded.
Gen.47.12
And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.
Gen.47.12
Joseph took good care of them--his father and brothers and all his father's family, right down to the smallest baby. He made sure they had plenty of everything. [JC]
Gen.47.12
Joseph also provided his father and his brothers and all his father's household with food, according to the number of their children.
Gen.47.12
Then Joseph provided his father, his brothers, and all his father's household with bread, according to the number in their families.
Gen.47.12
And Joseph furnished food to his father and brothers in amounts appropriate to the number of their dependents.
