Verse

Genesis 45:14

ESV Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin 's neck and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck.
NIV Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping.
NASB Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
CSB Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder.
NLT Weeping with joy, he embraced Benjamin, and Benjamin did the same.
KJV And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.
NKJV Then he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.

What does Genesis 45:14 mean?

After holding back the truth for so long (Genesis 42:7–8), it has come out of Joseph in an urgent rush (Genesis 45:1–13). This burst of emotion and love was driven by years of hardship and uncertainty. Emotionally exhausted, Joseph embraces his younger brother Benjamin (Genesis 35:24) and the pair weep together. This reunion would have seemed impossible, but God made it happen (Genesis 45:7).

Joseph is understandably overwhelmed—one can only image the swirling feelings which his brothers must be experiencing.
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Context Summary
Genesis 45:1–15 records Joseph's emotional revelation of his identity. Still unrecognized by his estranged brothers, Joseph had tested them, leading to Judah's passionate, sacrificial offer (Genesis 44:18–34). Overcome with emotion, Joseph identifies himself to his dumbfounded brothers. He states with confidence that all this has happened as part of God's plan to preserve the people of Israel.
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Chapter Summary
Genesis 45 is a series of revelations. Following an emotional breakdown, Joseph finally reveals his identity to his baffled brothers. After they realize the governor of Egypt is the one they sold into slavery two decades earlier, he rushes to tell them he does not hold them responsible. In His own way, God had arranged for Joseph's enslavement, for the purpose of saving many people from famine. With Pharaoh's enthusiastic support, Joseph arranged for his brothers to return to Canaan, pack up Jacob and all they own, and come back to resettle in Egypt. Jacob, finally convinced all this is true, agrees to the move.
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