Genesis 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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 45:16

BSB

When the news reached Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.

AKJV

And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brothers are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.

CPDV

And it was overheard, and the news spread by word throughout the king's court. The brothers of Joseph had arrived, and Pharaoh was gladdened along with all his family.

ERV

And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.

NHEB

Now the report of it was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, "Joseph's brothers have come." It pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

SMT

And the voice was heard in the house of Pharaoh, saying, Joseph's brethren came; and it will be good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of his servants.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 45:16

AndthefameH6963Noun MasculinethereofwasheardH8085inPharaoh'sH6547Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun Masculine sayingH559Verb Joseph'sH3130Proper Name Masculine brethrenH251Noun MasculinearecomeH935VerbanditpleasedH5869Noun PharaohH6547Noun Masculine wellH5869Noun andH5869NounhisservantsH5650Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 45:16

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

Overview of Genesis 45:16

Summary

Joseph's family arrival pleases Pharaoh and his court

Place

Egypt

Event

Family arrival reported

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC