Genesis 45:24

Genesis 45:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
• New International Version (NIV)Then he sent his brothers away, and as they were leaving he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on the way!”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, "Do not quarrel on the way."
• New King James Version (NKJV)So he sent his brothers away, and they departed; and he said to them, “See that you do not become troubled along the way.”

Context of Genesis 45:24

22He gave new garments to each of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes. 23And he sent to his father the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey. Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!” 25So the brothers went up out of Egypt and came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan. 26“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.

Genesis 45:24 word by word

וַיְשַׁלַּ֥ח אֶת־אֶחָ֖יו וַיֵּלֵ֑כוּ וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֲלֵהֶ֔ם אַֽל־תִּרְגְּז֖וּ בַּדָּֽרֶךְ׃Read the interlinear

• Then Joseph sent his brothersאָח'âch · brother: male-siblingH251
• on their wayשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: departH7971
• ·אֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
• and as they were leavingהָלַךְhâlak · to go: wentH1980
• he saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• to themאֶל'êl 'el · to(wards)H413
• Do notאַל'al · notH408
• quarrelרָגַזrâgaz · to trembleH7264
• on the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: journeyH1870

Cross-references for Genesis 45:24

• Genesis 37:22“Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father.
• Genesis 42:21Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”
• Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
• John 13:34A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
• Ephesians 4:31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
• Philippians 2:2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
• Colossians 3:12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

Commentaries on Genesis 45:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24See that ye fall not out by the way - This prudent caution was given by Joseph, to prevent his brethren from accusing each other for having sold him; and to prevent them from envying Benjamin, for the superior favor shown him by his brother. It is strange, but so it is, that children of the same parents are apt to envy each other, fall out, and contend; and therefore the exhortation in this verse must be always seasonable in a large family. But a…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-28Verses 1-28 - Joseph Made Himself Known to His Brethren 10. גשׁן gôshen Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem “rain, shower”), a region on the borders of Egypt and Arabia, near the gulf of Suez. The appeal of Judah is to Joseph irresistible. The repentance of his brothers, and their attachment to Benjamin, have been demonstrated in the most satisfactory manner. This is all that Joseph sought. It is evident, throughout the whole narrative…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-24Verses 16-24 Pharaoh was kind to Joseph, and to his relations for his sake. Egypt would make up the losses of their removal. Thus those for whom Christ intends his heavenly glory, ought not to regard the things of this world. The best of its enjoyments are but lumber; we cannot make sure of them while here, much less can we carry them away with us. Let us not set our eyes or hearts upon the world; there are better things for us in that blessed land…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24Do not quarrel on the way!: When they were away from Joseph, they might begin to accuse one another about the past or argue about how to explain what had happened to Jacob. It was now time to put the past behind them and enjoy the reunion.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. so he sent his brethren away--In dismissing them on their homeward journey, he gave them this particular admonition: See that ye fall not out by the way--a caution that would be greatly needed; for not only during the journey would they be occupied in recalling the parts they had respectively acted in the events that led to Joseph's being sold into Egypt, but their wickedness would soon have to come to the knowledge of their venerable father.Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 45:24

• Family
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In the dictionaries

• Famine
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• Refrain
• Revive
• Save
• Tarry
• Antediluvian Patriarchs

Commentaries on Genesis 45

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings