The second time they went, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and they were introduced to Pharaoh.
Parallel translations
- WEB On the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers, and Joseph’s race was revealed to Pharaoh.
- KJV And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
- BSB On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.
- NKJV And the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers, and Joseph’s family became known to the Pharaoh.
- NASB And on the second visit, Joseph made himself known to his brothers, and Joseph’s family was revealed to Pharaoh.
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Quick answer
On the second visit Joseph reveals himself, and his family becomes known to Pharaoh. The rejected brother is disclosed as savior and reconciler.
Overview
Joseph's self-revelation brings reconciliation with the brothers who wronged him. His exaltation before Pharaoh secures provision for his family. The scene prefigures the day the rejected Christ is revealed to His people as their Savior and Lord.
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Cross-references · 2
- Gen 46:31Joseph said to his brothers, and to his father’s house, “I will go up, and speak with Pharaoh, and will tell him, ‘My brothers, and my father’s house, who were in the land of Canaan, have come to me.
- Gen 45:1–18Then Joseph couldn’t control himself before all those who stood before him, and he cried, “Cause everyone to go out from me!” No one else stood with him, while Joseph made himself known to his brothers.
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