Genesis 45:14

And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 45:14

BSB

Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.

AKJV

And he fell on his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept on his neck.

CPDV

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.

ERV

And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

NHEB

Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder.

SMT

And he will fall upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and will weep; and and Benjamin wept upon his neck.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 45:14

AndhefellH5307VerbuponhisbrotherH251Noun Masculine Benjamin'sH1144Proper Name Masculine neckH6677Noun MasculineandweptH1058VerbandBenjaminH1144Proper Name Masculine weptH1058VerbuponhisneckH6677Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 45:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 45:14

Summary

Joseph and Benjamin embrace with mutual emotional outpouring

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph embraces Benjamin

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC