Genesis 45:20

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt [is] yours.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Don't worry about your stuff, because everything good in the land of Egypt is yours.'"

Berean Standard Bible:

But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”

American Standard Version:

Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Also^{H5869} regard^{H2347} not your stuff^{H3627}; for the good^{H2898} of all the land^{H776} of Egypt^{H4714} is yours.

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Commentary for Genesis 45:20

Genesis 45:20 is a part of the narrative where Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers who had come to Egypt to buy grain during a severe famine. Joseph, who was sold into slavery by these same brothers years earlier, had risen to a position of power as the second-in-command to Pharaoh. In this verse, Joseph is instructing his brothers to not be concerned about their belongings when they return to bring their father, Jacob, and their families to Egypt. He reassures them that they will be well provided for, as the resources of all Egypt are at their disposal due to his high status.

The themes present in this verse include forgiveness, reconciliation, and divine providence. Joseph's command to not regard their stuff reflects his magnanimous spirit; he has forgiven his brothers and is now in a position to extend generosity to them. The historical context is set in the period when the Hebrews were becoming a distinct people, and this moment marks a significant turning point in their journey from a family to a nation. Joseph's role in Egypt also illustrates the broader biblical theme of God's hand in positioning individuals for His purposes, as Joseph's rise to power ultimately saves his family and many others from starvation. This verse underscores the idea that despite past injustices, God's plan can bring about redemption and prosperity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5869
   There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַיִן
   Transliteration: ʻayin
   Pronunciation: ah'-yin
   Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves).
   
2. Strong's Number: H2347
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חוּס
   Transliteration: chûwç
   Pronunciation: khoos
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate; pity, regard, spare.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3627
   There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּלִי
   Transliteration: kᵉlîy
   Pronunciation: kel-ee'
   Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2898
   There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טוּב
   Transliteration: ṭûwb
   Pronunciation: toob
   Description: from טוֹב; good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare; fair, gladness, good(-ness, thing, -s), joy, go well with.
   
5. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4714
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
   Transliteration: Mitsrayim
   Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
   Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.