Genesis 45:20

Tell them not to worry if they have to leave some of their things behind. We will give them new things, they will be the best things we have here in Egypt.”

Barkly (portions)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Joseph, give them some of our wagons. That way the women and children can ride in them when they come to Egypt. And make sure your father comes with them.

21So Jacob's sons did what Pharaoh said. And Joseph gave them wagons and food for the trip.

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Cross References

Genesis 20:15Abimelek said to Abraham, “Friend, look at all my country. You can live anywhere you like.”

Genesis 47:6Now that you are the boss over all of Egypt, you can let them live wherever you like. But give them the best land. Let them live in Goshen, and if any of them are really good at looking after animals, you can let them look after my sheep and cattle too.”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 45:17-25

Pharaoh's Kindness to Joseph. ( b. c. 1707.) 16 And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. 17 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; 18 And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land. 19 Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out… Read the whole commentary →

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