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Genesis 45:19-21
New English Translation
Genesis 45:19-21
New English Translation
19 You are also commanded to say,[a] ‘Do this: Take for yourselves wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives. Bring your father and come. 20 Don’t worry[b] about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt will be yours.’”
21 So the sons of Israel did as he said.[c] Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had instructed,[d] and he gave them provisions for the journey.
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- Genesis 45:19 tn The words “to say” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
- Genesis 45:20 tn Heb “let not your eye regard.”
- Genesis 45:21 tn Heb “and the sons of Israel did so.”
- Genesis 45:21 tn Heb “according to the mouth of Pharaoh.”
Genesis 45:19-21
New International Version
Genesis 45:19-21
New International Version
19 “You are also directed to tell them, ‘Do this: Take some carts(A) from Egypt for your children and your wives, and get your father and come. 20 Never mind about your belongings,(B) because the best of all Egypt(C) will be yours.’”
21 So the sons of Israel did this. Joseph gave them carts,(D) as Pharaoh had commanded, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.(E)
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