Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping. New Living Translation Weeping with joy, he embraced Benjamin, and Benjamin did the same. English Standard Version Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck. Berean Standard Bible Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. King James Bible And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. New King James Version Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. New American Standard Bible Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. NASB 1995 Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. NASB 1977 Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept; and Benjamin wept on his neck. Legacy Standard Bible Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. Amplified Bible Then he embraced his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. Christian Standard Bible Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Joseph threw his arms around Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder. American Standard Version And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. Contemporary English Version Joseph and Benjamin hugged each other and started crying. English Revised Version And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. GOD'S WORD® Translation He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and cried with Benjamin, who was crying on his shoulder. Good News Translation He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and began to cry; Benjamin also cried as he hugged him. International Standard Version Then he threw his arms around Benjamin and wept as they embraced. Majority Standard Bible Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. NET Bible Then he threw himself on the neck of his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. New Heart English Bible Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder. Webster's Bible Translation And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. World English Bible He fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he falls on the neck of his brother Benjamin, and weeps, and Benjamin has wept on his neck; Young's Literal Translation And he falleth on the neck of Benjamin his brother, and weepeth, and Benjamin hath wept on his neck; Smith's Literal Translation And he will fall upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and will weep; and and Benjamin wept upon his neck. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd falling upon the neck of his brother Benjamin, he embraced him and wept: and Benjamin in like manner wept also on his neck. Catholic Public Domain Version And then falling upon the neck of his brother Benjamin, he embraced him and wept. And likewise, Benjamin wept at the same time on his neck. New American Bible Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept on his shoulder. New Revised Standard Version Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, while Benjamin wept upon his neck. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he fell on the neck of Benyamin, his brother, and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept on him; and Benjamin wept on his neck. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Sends for His Father…13Tell my father about all my splendor in Egypt and everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.” 14Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. 15Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.… Cross References Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Genesis 46:29 Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. Genesis 50:1 Then Joseph fell upon his father’s face, wept over him, and kissed him. Exodus 4:27 Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him. 1 Samuel 20:41 When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. 2 Samuel 14:33 So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom. 2 Samuel 19:39 So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home. Ruth 1:9 May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud 1 Kings 19:20 So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” Acts 20:37 They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. Luke 15:20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. John 11:35 Jesus wept. John 13:23-25 One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. / So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about. / Leaning back against Jesus, he asked, “Lord, who is it?” John 21:7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea. Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Treasury of Scripture And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept on his neck. Genesis 29:11 And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept. Genesis 33:4 And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept. Genesis 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. Jump to Previous Arms Benjamin Benjamin's Embraced Falleth Fell Joseph's Neck Threw Weepeth Weeping WeptJump to Next Arms Benjamin Benjamin's Embraced Falleth Fell Joseph's Neck Threw Weepeth Weeping WeptGenesis 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. Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin This moment marks a significant emotional climax in the narrative of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, now reveals his identity to them. The act of throwing his arms around Benjamin signifies reconciliation and forgiveness. Benjamin, Joseph's only full brother, represents a special bond, as they both were sons of Rachel. This embrace symbolizes the restoration of familial relationships and the breaking down of past animosities. The act of embracing is a common cultural expression of affection and reconciliation in the ancient Near East. and wept and Benjamin wept as they embraced Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe eleventh son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. His journey from betrayal to reconciliation is central to this passage. 2. Benjamin The youngest son of Jacob and Joseph's full brother. His presence in Egypt is pivotal for the unfolding of Joseph's plan to reveal his identity to his brothers. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph was taken as a slave and where he eventually rose to power. It serves as the backdrop for the reunion between Joseph and his brothers. 4. Reconciliation The event of Joseph revealing his identity to his brothers and forgiving them, which is a key theme in this chapter. 5. Weeping An emotional response that signifies the deep love and forgiveness between Joseph and Benjamin, highlighting the restoration of their relationship. Teaching Points The Power of ForgivenessJoseph's forgiveness of his brothers demonstrates the transformative power of grace and mercy. As believers, we are called to forgive others as we have been forgiven by Christ. Emotional Healing and Restoration The weeping of Joseph and Benjamin signifies the healing of past wounds. True reconciliation often involves emotional vulnerability and the willingness to embrace one another despite past hurts. God's Sovereignty in Trials Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership in Egypt illustrates God's sovereign plan. Even in difficult circumstances, God is at work for the good of those who love Him. Family Reconciliation The reunion of Joseph and Benjamin encourages us to seek reconciliation in our own families, trusting that God can restore broken relationships. The Importance of Humility Joseph's humility in forgiving his brothers is a model for us. We should approach others with humility, recognizing our own need for grace.Verses 14, 15. - And he (i.e. Joseph) fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. "Benjamin is the central point whence leads out the way to reconciliation" (Langs). "Here brotherly affection is drawn out by affection, tear answering tear" (Hughes; cf. Genesis 33:4). Moreover he kissed all his brethren, - "the seal of recognition, of reconciliation, and of salutation" (Lange) - and wept upon them. It has been thought that Benjamin stood when Joseph embraced him, and that the two wept upon each other's neck, but that the brethren bowed themselves at Joseph's feet, causing the expression to be, "and he wept upon them" (Lange). And after that his brethren talked with him - feeling themselves reassured by such demonstrations of affection. CHAPTER 45:16-28 Hebrew Then Joseph threw his arms aroundוַיִּפֹּ֛ל (way·yip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie his brother אָחִ֖יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Benjamin בִנְיָמִֽן־ (ḇin·yā·min-) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites and wept, וַיֵּ֑בְךְּ (way·yê·ḇək) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan and Benjamin וּבִנְיָמִ֔ן (ū·ḇin·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites wept בָּכָ֖ה (bā·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan as עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against they embraced. צַוָּארָֽיו׃ (ṣaw·wā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6677: The back of the neck Links Genesis 45:14 NIVGenesis 45:14 NLT Genesis 45:14 ESV Genesis 45:14 NASB Genesis 45:14 KJV Genesis 45:14 BibleApps.com Genesis 45:14 Biblia Paralela Genesis 45:14 Chinese Bible Genesis 45:14 French Bible Genesis 45:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 45:14 He fell on his brother Benjamin's neck (Gen. 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