Genesis 45:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Tell your brothers to do this: load up your animals and go back to the land of Canaan.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Pharaoh is telling Joseph to send his brothers back to Canaan to gather their family and belongings so they can all move to Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become the vizier of Egypt under Pharaoh, managing the country during a severe famine. When his brothers came to Egypt seeking food, Joseph revealed his identity to them and forgave their past betrayal. Pharaoh, recognizing Joseph's loyalty and value, instructed him to send his brothers back to Canaan to bring their families and possessions to Egypt for safety and provision.

←

PreviousGenesis 45:16

NextGenesis 45:18

→

Explore Similar Verses

Genesis 47:3

Pharaoh asked Joseph's brothers, 'What kind of work do you do?' They answered Pharaoh, 'We are shepherds, just like our fathers were before us.'

Psalms 148:10

Wild animals and farm animals; crawling creatures and flying birds:

Exodus 11:5

Every firstborn in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, all the way down to the firstborn of the servant woman who works at the grinding mill, and even the firstborn of all the animals.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources