Genesis 45:5

Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 45:5

BSB

And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.

AKJV

Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

CPDV

Do not be afraid, and let it not seem to you to be a hardship that you sold me into these regions. For God sent me before you into Egypt for your salvation.

ERV

And now be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

NHEB

Now do not be upset or angry with yourselves that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

SMT

And now, ye shall not be grieved, and it shall not burn in your eyes, because ye sold me here: for God sent me before you for the preservation of life.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 45:5

NowthereforebenotgrievedH6087VerbnorangryH2734VerbwithyourselvesH5869NounthatyesoldH4376VerbmehitherforGodH430Noun MasculinedidsendH7971VerbmebeforeyouH6440Noun MasculinetopreservelifeH4241Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 45:5

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

Overview of Genesis 45:5

Summary

Joseph forgives siblings and explains divine purpose

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph forgives betrayal

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC