Genesis 46:29
Joseph readied his chariot and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
KJV1611 – Modern English
And Joseph made ready his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen, and he presented himself to him, and he embraced him, and wept on his shoulder for a good while.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And Joseph{H3130} made ready{H631} his chariot,{H4818} and went up{H5927} to meet{H7125} Israel{H3478} his father,{H1} to Goshen;{H1657} and he presented{H7200} himself unto him, and fell{H5307} on his neck,{H6677} and wept{H1058} on his neck{H6677} a good while.{H5750}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And Joseph{H3130} made ready{H631}{(H8799)} his chariot{H4818}, and went up{H5927}{(H8799)} to meet{H7125}{(H8800)} Israel{H3478} his father{H1}, to Goshen{H1657}, and presented{H7200}{(H8735)} himself unto him; and he fell{H5307}{(H8799)} on his neck{H6677}, and wept{H1058}{(H8799)} on his neck{H6677} a good while{H5750}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And Ioseph made redie his charett and went agaynst Israell his father vnto Gosan ad presented him selfe vnto him and fell on his necke and wepte vpon his necke a goode whyle.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then Ioseph bended his charett fast, and wente vp to mete Israel his father vnto Gosen. And whan he sawe him, he fell aboute his neck, & wepte sore vpon his neck.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Then Ioseph made ready his charet and went vp to Goshen to meete Israel his father, and presented himselfe vnto him and fel on his necke, and wept vpon his necke a good while.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And Ioseph made redy his charet, and went vp to meete Israel his father vnto Gosen, and presented him self vnto him, and he fell on his necke, and wept on his necke a good whyle.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel, his father, in Goshen. He presented himself to him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
and Joseph harnesseth his chariot, and goeth up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and appeareth unto him, and falleth on his neck, and weepeth on his neck again;
American Standard Version (1901)
And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen; and he presented himself unto him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
American Standard Version (1901)
And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen; and he presented himself unto him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And Joseph got his carriage ready and went to Goshen for the meeting with his father; and when he came before him, he put his arms round his neck, weeping.
World English Bible (2000)
Joseph prepared his chariot, and went up to meet Israel, his father, in Goshen. He presented himself to him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Joseph harnessed his chariot and went up to meet his father Israel in Goshen. When he met him, he hugged his neck and wept on his neck for quite some time.
Referenced Verses
- Luke 15:20 : 20 And he rose up and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran, embraced him, and kissed him.
- Acts 20:37 : 37 They all wept loudly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.
- Gen 33:4 : 4 But Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, kissed him, and they wept.
- Gen 41:43 : 43 He had Joseph ride in the chariot of his second-in-command, and they called out before him, 'Bow down!' So he was put in charge of all the land of Egypt.
- Gen 45:14-15 : 14 Then he threw himself on the neck of his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck. 15 Joseph kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward, his brothers talked with him.
- Gen 45:19 : 19 You are also instructed to do this: Take wagons from Egypt for your children and your wives, and bring your father and come.
- Gen 45:21 : 21 The sons of Israel did as they were told. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had commanded and provisions for their journey.
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
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1 Joseph fell on his father's face, wept over him, and kissed him.
- Gen 45:13-153 verses82%
13 Tell my father about all the honor that I have in Egypt and everything you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.
14 Then he threw himself on the neck of his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
15 Joseph kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward, his brothers talked with him.
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28 Jacob sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When they arrived in the land of Goshen,
- Gen 46:30-312 verses80%
30 Then Israel said to Joseph, 'Now I am ready to die, since I have seen your face and know you are still alive.'
31 Joseph said to his brothers and to his father’s household, 'I will go up and speak to Pharaoh and will say to him, "My brothers and my father’s household, who were living in the land of Canaan, have come to me.'"
- Gen 48:10-123 verses79%
10 Now Israel’s eyes were failing due to old age—he could not see well. Joseph brought the boys near to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.
11 Israel said to Joseph, 'I never expected to see your face again, but now God has even let me see your children.'
12 Joseph removed the boys from Israel’s knees and bowed down with his face to the ground.
- Gen 33:3-42 verses78%
3 He himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.
4 But Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, kissed him, and they wept.
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30 Joseph was deeply moved at the sight of his brother and hurried out to find a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept there.
- Gen 48:1-22 verses76%
1 After these events, someone told Joseph, 'Your father is ill.' So Joseph took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, with him.
2 When Jacob was told, 'Your son Joseph is coming to you,' Israel strengthened himself and sat up on the bed.
- Gen 45:27-282 verses76%
27 But when they reported all the words Joseph had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, their father Jacob’s spirit revived.
28 Then Israel said, 'I am convinced! My son Joseph is still alive! I will go and see him before I die.'
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14 After burying his father, Joseph returned to Egypt with his brothers and all those who had gone up with him to bury his father.
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9 Hurry and go up to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord over all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay.’
- Gen 45:1-44 verses75%
1 Joseph could no longer hold back his emotions in front of everyone standing near him, so he called out, 'Have everyone leave my presence!' No one remained with him when Joseph revealed himself to his brothers.
2 Joseph wept so loudly as he raised his voice in crying that the Egyptians heard it, and Pharaoh’s household also heard about it.
3 Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?' But his brothers could not answer him because they were so shocked and dismayed by his presence.
4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'Please come closer to me.' They came closer, and he said, 'I am Joseph, your brother, the one you sold into Egypt.'
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7 Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
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21 Then Israel said to Joseph, 'Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you back to the land of your ancestors.'
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5 Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Your father and brothers have come to you.'
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1 So Joseph went and told Pharaoh, 'My father, my brothers, their flocks, their herds, and everything they own have come from the land of Canaan, and they are now in the region of Goshen.'
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25 So they went up from Egypt and came to Canaan to their father Jacob.
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14 Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph's house while he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.
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7 Joseph went up to bury his father, and all Pharaoh's officials, the elders of his household, and the elders of the land of Egypt went with him.
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17 'This is what you are to say to Joseph: “Please forgive the transgressions of your brothers and their sin, for they treated you so badly.” Now, please forgive the transgressions of the servants of the God of your father.' Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
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29 When the time of Israel’s death drew near, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, 'If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me steadfast love and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt.'