King James Version:
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And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:
Complete Jewish Bible:
Pharaoh said to Yosef, "Your father and brothers have come to you,
Berean Standard Bible:
Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Now that your father and brothers have come to you,
American Standard Version:
And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Pharaoh{H6547} spake{H559} unto Joseph{H3130}, saying{H559}, Thy father{H1} and thy brethren{H251} are come{H935} unto thee:
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Commentary for Genesis 47:5
1. Themes:
- Family Reunification: The verse reflects the theme of family reunification, as Joseph's father and brothers have arrived in Egypt, where Joseph has become a powerful figure. This moment is a culmination of a long journey of family separation and reconciliation.
- Divine Providence: The reunion is also a testament to the idea of divine providence, as God's plan for Joseph's life unfolds, leading to this pivotal family reunion during a time of famine.
- Authority and Power Dynamics: The interaction between Pharaoh and Joseph illustrates the power dynamics at play, with Pharaoh acknowledging Joseph's significant role by informing him of the arrival of his family.
2. Historical Context:
- The setting is ancient Egypt during a severe famine that has affected the entire region.
- Joseph, having interpreted Pharaoh's dreams, has risen to a position of power as the second-in-command in Egypt, responsible for managing the food supply and preparing the nation for the years of famine.
- Joseph's family, living in Canaan, has been suffering from the same famine. In order to survive, they have come to Egypt seeking food.
- This verse occurs after Joseph's brothers have initially come to Egypt to buy grain, and after a series of events, Joseph has revealed his identity to them, leading to the current situation where they are to bring their father, Jacob, to Egypt.
- The Pharaoh's statement to Joseph acknowledges the personal nature of the situation, as it involves Joseph's own family, and sets the stage for their settlement in Egypt, which will have significant implications for the Israelite people's future.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6547
There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּרְעֹה
Transliteration: Parʻôh
Pronunciation: par-o'
Description: of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings; Pharaoh. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H3130
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹסֵף
Transliteration: Yôwçêph
Pronunciation: yo-safe'
Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.