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Genesis 45:8
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So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
About Genesis 45:8
Few verses address Joseph in the Bible as directly as Genesis 45:8. This Old Testament passage from the law of Genesis has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Genesis 37:3
“Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.”
- Genesis 37:28
“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
- Genesis 39:2
“And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.”
- Genesis 41:41
“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.”
- Genesis 45:4
“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.”
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How to Apply Genesis 45:8
Pray through Genesis 45:8 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Joseph in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.