Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household heard about it. New Living Translation Then he broke down and wept. He wept so loudly the Egyptians could hear him, and word of it quickly carried to Pharaoh’s palace. English Standard Version And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. Berean Standard Bible But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. King James Bible And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. New King James Version And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard it. New American Standard Bible Then he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard about it. NASB 1995 He wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it. NASB 1977 And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it. Legacy Standard Bible Then he wept loudly. And the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. Amplified Bible Joseph wept aloud, and the Egyptians [who had just left him] heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard of it. Christian Standard Bible But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh’s household heard it. Holman Christian Standard Bible But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and also Pharaoh’s household heard it. American Standard Version And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard. Contemporary English Version Then he cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him and told about it in the king's palace. English Revised Version And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard. GOD'S WORD® Translation He cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh's household heard about it. Good News Translation He cried with such loud sobs that the Egyptians heard it, and the news was taken to the king's palace. International Standard Version He cried so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, including Pharaoh's household. Majority Standard Bible But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh?s household soon heard of it. NET Bible He wept loudly; the Egyptians heard it and Pharaoh's household heard about it. New Heart English Bible And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the house of Pharaoh heard about it. Webster's Bible Translation And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. World English Bible He wept aloud. The Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he gives forth his voice in weeping, and the Egyptians hear, and the house of Pharaoh hears. Young's Literal Translation and he giveth forth his voice in weeping, and the Egyptians hear, and the house of Pharaoh heareth. Smith's Literal Translation And he will give forth his voice in weeping, and the Egyptians will hear and the house of Pharaoh will hear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he lifted up his voice with weeping, which the Egyptians and all the house of Pharao heard. \ Catholic Public Domain Version And he lifted up his voice with weeping, which the Egyptians heard, along with the entire house of Pharaoh. New American Bible But his sobs were so loud that the Egyptians heard him, and so the news reached Pharaoh’s house. New Revised Standard Version And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he wept aloud; and the Egyptians and the household of Pharaoh heard it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he lifted his voice with weeping and the Egyptians heard, and it was heard in the house of Pharaoh. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he wept aloud; and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he uttered his voice with weeping; and all the Egyptians heard, and it was reported to the house of Pharao. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Reveals His Identity1Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. 2But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. 3Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.… Cross References Genesis 42:24 And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes. Genesis 43:30 Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep. Genesis 50:17 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. Exodus 2:6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrew children.” 1 Kings 3:26 Then the woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she yearned with compassion for her son. “Please, my lord,” she said, “give her the living baby. Do not kill him!” But the other woman said, “He will be neither mine nor yours. Cut him in two!” 2 Samuel 13:36 And as he finished speaking, the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly. 2 Kings 20:3 “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. Nehemiah 1:4 When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven. Esther 8:3 And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. Job 2:12 When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head. Psalm 6:6 I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. Psalm 30:5 For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 126:5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. Isaiah 22:4 Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.” Jeremiah 31:9 They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.” Treasury of Scripture And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. wept aloud. Numbers 14:1 And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. Ruth 1:9 The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept. 2 Kings 20:3 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Jump to Previous Aloud Ears Egyptians Forth Hear Heard Heareth House Household Loudly Pharaoh Pharaoh's Raised Voice Weeping WeptJump to Next Aloud Ears Egyptians Forth Hear Heard Heareth House Household Loudly Pharaoh Pharaoh's Raised Voice Weeping WeptGenesis 45 1. Joseph makes himself known to his brothers.5. He comforts them in God's providence. 9. He sends for his father. 16. Pharaoh confirms it. 21. Joseph furnishes then for their journey. 25. Jacob is revived with the news. But he wept The Hebrew word for "wept" is "בָּכָה" (bakah), which conveys a deep, emotional outpouring of tears. This is not a silent or restrained weeping but an intense expression of Joseph's pent-up emotions. In the context of Joseph's life, this moment marks the culmination of years of separation, hardship, and divine providence. His tears are a testament to the human experience of suffering and redemption, reflecting the profound emotional release that comes with reconciliation and forgiveness. so loudly that the Egyptians and Pharaoh’s household heard about it Hebrew But he weptבִּבְכִ֑י (biḇ·ḵî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1065: A weeping, a dripping so loudly וַיִּתֵּ֥ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set that the Egyptians מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt and Pharaoh’s פַּרְעֹֽה׃ (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings household בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house heard him. וַיִּשְׁמַ֖ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Genesis 45:2 NIVGenesis 45:2 NLT Genesis 45:2 ESV Genesis 45:2 NASB Genesis 45:2 KJV Genesis 45:2 BibleApps.com Genesis 45:2 Biblia Paralela Genesis 45:2 Chinese Bible Genesis 45:2 French Bible Genesis 45:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 45:2 He wept aloud (Gen. 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