And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And he cried out loud, and the Egyptians and Pharaoh's household heard him weeping.
This verse describes Joseph breaking down in tears so loudly that everyone around could hear his emotional outburst.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers and later rose to become Egypt's second-in-command, is emotionally reuniting with his siblings after years of separation and hardship. This scene unfolds during a severe famine when his brothers travel to Egypt for food, and Joseph's overwhelming joy and relief lead him to weep loudly. The fact that the Egyptians and Pharaoh's household heard his cries underscores the public and intense nature of this long-awaited family reconciliation.
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