Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!” New Living Translation So Joseph sent his brothers off, and as they left, he called after them, “Don’t quarrel about all this along the way!” English Standard Version Then he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way.” Berean Standard Bible Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!” King James Bible So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way. New King James Version So he sent his brothers away, and they departed; and he said to them, “See that you do not become troubled along the way.” New American Standard Bible So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the journey.” NASB 1995 So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the journey.” NASB 1977 So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the journey.” Legacy Standard Bible So he sent his brothers away, and they departed. And he said to them, “Do not be stirred up on the journey.” Amplified Bible So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “See that you do not quarrel on the journey [about how to explain this to our father].” Christian Standard Bible So Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Don’t argue on the way.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Don’t argue on the way.” American Standard Version So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way. Contemporary English Version Then he sent his brothers off and told them, "Don't argue on the way home!" English Revised Version So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Joseph sent his brothers on their way. As they were leaving, he said to them, "Don't quarrel on your way back!" Good News Translation He sent his brothers off and as they left, he said to them, "Don't quarrel on the way." International Standard Version Then Joseph sent his brothers away, and they left for home. As they were leaving, Joseph admonished them, "Don't quarrel on the way back!" Majority Standard Bible Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!” NET Bible Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them, "As you travel don't be overcome with fear." New Heart English Bible So he sent his brothers off, and as they departed he said to them, "Do not be fearful on the journey." Webster's Bible Translation So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said to them, See that ye contend not by the way. World English Bible So he sent his brothers away, and they departed. He said to them, “See that you don’t quarrel on the way.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he sends his brothers away, and they go; and he says to them, “Do not be angry in the way.” Young's Literal Translation And he sendeth his brethren away, and they go; and he saith unto them, 'Be not angry in the way.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will send his brethren away, and they will go; and he will say to them, Ye shall not be angry in the way. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo he sent away his brethren, and at their departing said to them: Be not angry in the way. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus he sent away his brothers, and as they set out he said, “Do not become angry on the way.” New American Bible As he sent his brothers on their way, he told them, “Do not quarrel on the way.” New Revised Standard Version Then he sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Do not quarrel along the way.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo he sent his brothers away, and they departed; and he said to them, Quarrel not on the journey. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he sent them and they went and he said to them, “Do not argue on the road.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So he sent his brethren away, and they departed; and he said unto them: 'See that ye fall not out by the way.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he sent away his brethren, and they went; and he said to them, Be not angry by the way. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt…23And 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. 24Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!” Cross References Genesis 42:21-22 Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” / And Reuben responded, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!” 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 16:7-8 and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we, that you should grumble against us?” / And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.” Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 17:14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out. Proverbs 20:3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! Luke 17:3-4 Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. / Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Ephesians 4:1-3 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: / with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Treasury of Scripture So he sent his brothers away, and they departed: and he said to them, See that you fall not out by the way. See that. Genesis 37:22 And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again. Genesis 42:21,22 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us… Psalm 133:1-3 A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! … Jump to Previous Angry Argument Contend Departed Fall Journey Leaving Quarrel Road WayJump to Next Angry Argument Contend Departed Fall Journey Leaving Quarrel Road WayGenesis 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 sent his brothers on their way This phrase marks a pivotal moment of reconciliation and restoration. Joseph, once sold into slavery by these very brothers, now sends them back to their father with provisions and forgiveness. The Hebrew root for "sent" (שָׁלַח, shalach) often implies a mission or purpose. Joseph's sending is not merely a dismissal but a commissioning, reflecting God's providential plan. Historically, this act signifies the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, as the family of Israel is preserved through Joseph's position in Egypt. and as they were leaving he said to them Do not quarrel on the way! Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Joseph sent his brothersאֶחָ֖יו (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) on their way, וַיְשַׁלַּ֥ח (way·šal·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out and as they were leaving, וַיֵּלֵ֑כוּ (way·yê·lê·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk he said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to them, אֲלֵהֶ֔ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “Do not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not quarrel תִּרְגְּז֖וּ (tir·gə·zū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7264: To be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed on the way!” בַּדָּֽרֶךְ׃ (bad·dā·reḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links Genesis 45:24 NIVGenesis 45:24 NLT Genesis 45:24 ESV Genesis 45:24 NASB Genesis 45:24 KJV Genesis 45:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 45:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 45:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 45:24 French Bible Genesis 45:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 45:24 So he sent his brothers away (Gen. 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