Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that it is really I who am speaking to you. New Living Translation Then Joseph added, “Look! You can see for yourselves, and so can my brother Benjamin, that I really am Joseph! English Standard Version And now your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. Berean Standard Bible Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that I, Joseph, am the one speaking with you. King James Bible And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. New King James Version “And behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my mouth that speaks to you. New American Standard Bible Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you. NASB 1995 “Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you. NASB 1977 “And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you. Legacy Standard Bible And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you. Amplified Bible Look! Your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see, that I am speaking to you [personally in your language and not through an interpreter]. Christian Standard Bible Look! Your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that I’m the one speaking to you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Look! Your eyes and my brother Benjamin’s eyes can see that it is I , Joseph, who am speaking to you. American Standard Version And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. Contemporary English Version All of you, including my brother Benjamin, can tell by what I have said that I really am Joseph. English Revised Version And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation "You and my brother Benjamin can see for yourselves that I am the one who is speaking to you. Good News Translation Joseph continued, "Now all of you, and you too, Benjamin, can see that I am really Joseph. International Standard Version "Look, now! All of you can see me! And my own brother Benjamin can tell that it's really me speaking to you! Majority Standard Bible Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that I, Joseph, am the one speaking with you. NET Bible You and my brother Benjamin can certainly see with your own eyes that I really am the one who speaks to you. New Heart English Bible Look, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth which is speaking to you. Webster's Bible Translation And behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh to you. World English Bible Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd behold, your eyes are seeing, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that [it is] my mouth which is speaking to you; Young's Literal Translation And lo, your eyes are seeing, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth which is speaking unto you; Smith's Literal Translation And behold, your eyes seeing, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that my mouth is speaking to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold, your eyes, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my mouth that speaketh to you. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that it is my mouth speaking to you. New American Bible Surely, you can see for yourselves, and Benjamin can see for himself, that it is I who am speaking to you. New Revised Standard Version And now your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my own mouth that speaks to you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And behold, your eyes see and the eyes of my brother Benyamin, that my mouth is speaking with you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Sends for His Father…11And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’ 12Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that I, Joseph, am the one speaking with you. 13Tell my father about all my splendor in Egypt and everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”… Cross References Genesis 42:8 Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him. Genesis 37:5-8 Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more. / He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: / We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.” ... Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Exodus 3:6 Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Acts 7:13 On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. Genesis 41:39-41 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” Genesis 43:3 But Judah replied, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’ Genesis 46:29-30 Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!” Genesis 50:17-21 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. / His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? ... Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Genesis 37:9-11 Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” / He told his father and brothers, but his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream that you have had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” / And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said. Genesis 44:18-34 Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself. / My lord asked his servants, ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’ / And we answered, ‘We have an elderly father and a younger brother, the child of his old age. The boy’s brother is dead. He is the only one of his mother’s sons left, and his father loves him.’ ... Genesis 47:11-12 So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. / Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families. Genesis 39:2-4 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Treasury of Scripture And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you. your eyes. Genesis 42:23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter. Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. John 20:27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. my mouth. Genesis 42:23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter. Jump to Previous Benjamin Eyes Mouth Really Speaketh Speaking Speaks YourselvesJump to Next Benjamin Eyes Mouth Really Speaketh Speaking Speaks YourselvesGenesis 45 1. Joseph makes himself known to his brothers.5. He comforts them in God's providence. 9. He sends for his father. 16. Pharaoh confirms it. 21. Joseph furnishes then for their journey. 25. Jacob is revived with the news. Behold This word is often used in the Bible to draw attention to something significant or to emphasize the importance of what follows. In Hebrew, the word is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which serves as an imperative to look or pay attention. It is a call to witness the truth and reality of the situation. Here, Joseph is urging his brothers to recognize the truth of his identity, underscoring the dramatic revelation and the emotional weight of the moment. you can see for yourselves and so can my brother Benjamin that it is really I who am speaking with you Hebrew Behold!וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! You עֵֽינֵיכֶם֙ (‘ê·nê·ḵem) Noun - cdc | second person masculine plural Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and my brother אָחִ֣י (’ā·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Benjamin בִנְיָמִ֑ין (ḇin·yā·mîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites can see רֹא֔וֹת (rō·’ō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 7200: To see that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [it is] I, [Joseph], פִ֖י (p̄î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to who am speaking הַֽמְדַבֵּ֥ר (ham·ḏab·bêr) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with you. אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Genesis 45:12 NIVGenesis 45:12 NLT Genesis 45:12 ESV Genesis 45:12 NASB Genesis 45:12 KJV Genesis 45:12 BibleApps.com Genesis 45:12 Biblia Paralela Genesis 45:12 Chinese Bible Genesis 45:12 French Bible Genesis 45:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 45:12 Behold your eyes see and the eyes (Gen. 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