Genesis 45:8-10
New English Translation
8 So now, it is not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me an adviser[a] to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9 Now go up to my father quickly[b] and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: “God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay! 10 You will live[c] in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me—you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything you have.
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- Genesis 45:8 tn Heb “a father.” The term is used here figuratively of one who gives advice, as a father would to his children.
- Genesis 45:9 tn Heb “hurry and go up.”
- Genesis 45:10 tn The perfect verbal form with vav consecutive here expresses instruction.
Genesis 45:8-10
New International Version
8 “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God.(A) He made me father(B) to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.(C) 9 Now hurry(D) back to my father and say to him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; don’t delay.(E) 10 You shall live in the region of Goshen(F) and be near me—you, your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and all you have.(G)
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