Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Never mind about your belongings, because the best of all Egypt will be yours.’” New Living Translation Don’t worry about your personal belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” English Standard Version Have no concern for your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” Berean Standard Bible But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’ ” King James Bible Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours. New King James Version Also do not be concerned about your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’ ” New American Standard Bible And do not concern yourselves with your property, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” NASB 1995 ‘Do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” NASB 1977 ‘And do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” Legacy Standard Bible Now do not concern yourselves with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” Amplified Bible Do not be concerned with your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” Christian Standard Bible Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” American Standard Version Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours. Contemporary English Version They can leave their possessions behind, because they will be given the best of everything in Egypt. English Revised Version Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't worry about your belongings because the best of everything in Egypt is yours.'" Good News Translation They are not to worry about leaving their possessions behind; the best in the whole land of Egypt will be theirs." International Standard Version Don't worry about your household goods, because the best of all the land of Egypt is yours." Majority Standard Bible But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” NET Bible Don't worry about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt will be yours.'" New Heart English Bible Also, do not worry about your possessions, for the best of all of the land of Egypt is yours." Webster's Bible Translation Also regard not your furniture; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours. World English Bible Also, don’t concern yourselves about your belongings, for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand your eye has no pity on your vessels, for the good of all the land of Egypt [is] yours.” Young's Literal Translation and your eye hath no pity on your vessels, for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.' Smith's Literal Translation And your eye shall not spare upon your vessels: for the good of all the land of Egypt is to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd leave nothing of your house- hold stuff: for all the riches of Egypt shall be yours. Catholic Public Domain Version You need not give up anything from your household, for all the riches of Egypt will be yours.’ ” New American Bible Do not be concerned about your belongings, for the best in the whole land of Egypt shall be yours.’ ” New Revised Standard Version Give no thought to your possessions, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd do not regard your stuff which you leave behind; for the choicest of all the land of Egypt is yours. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And do let not your eyes gaze on your property, because the blessing of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Also regard not your stuff; for the good things of all the land of Egypt are yours.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And be not sparing in regard to your property, for all the good of Egypt shall be yours. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt…19You are also directed to tell them: ‘Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your young children and your wives, and bring your father and come back. 20 But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” 21So the sons of Israel did as they were told. Joseph gave them wagons as Pharaoh had instructed, and he also gave them provisions for their journey.… Cross References Exodus 12:35-36 Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. Exodus 3:21-22 And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed. / Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.” Exodus 11:2-3 Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.” / And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people. Exodus 16:32-34 Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Exodus 25:2-7 “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ... Deuteronomy 6:10-11 And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, / with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied, Deuteronomy 8:7-10 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. ... 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 2 Chronicles 9:20 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. Psalm 105:37 He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled. Isaiah 60:5-7 Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. Isaiah 61:6 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Jeremiah 31:12-14 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. / I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Treasury of Scripture Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is your's. regard not. Deuteronomy 7:16 And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee. Deuteronomy 19:13,21 Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee… Isaiah 13:18 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children. stuff. Exodus 22:7 If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double. Joshua 7:11 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff. 1 Samuel 10:22 Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff. the good. Genesis 45:18 And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land. Genesis 20:15 And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee. Ezra 9:12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever. Jump to Previous Belongings Best Concern Egypt Eye Furniture Good Goods Mind Pity Regard Regret Stuff Thought Vessels YourselvesJump to Next Belongings Best Concern Egypt Eye Furniture Good Goods Mind Pity Regard Regret Stuff Thought Vessels YourselvesGenesis 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 pay no regard This phrase suggests a shift in focus from material possessions to something greater. In the Hebrew context, the word for "regard" can imply attention or concern. Joseph, speaking to his brothers, is encouraging them to let go of their past worries and possessions. This reflects a spiritual principle of trusting in God's provision and prioritizing His blessings over earthly goods. It is a call to faith, reminding believers that God’s plans often require leaving behind what is familiar to embrace His abundant provision. to your belongings for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours Hebrew But pay no regardוְעֵ֣ינְכֶ֔ם (wə·‘ê·nə·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your belongings, כְּלֵיכֶ֑ם (kə·lê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the best ט֛וּב (ṭūḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2898: Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt מִצְרַ֖יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa [will be] לָכֶ֥ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew yours.’” הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Links Genesis 45:20 NIVGenesis 45:20 NLT Genesis 45:20 ESV Genesis 45:20 NASB Genesis 45:20 KJV Genesis 45:20 BibleApps.com Genesis 45:20 Biblia Paralela Genesis 45:20 Chinese Bible Genesis 45:20 French Bible Genesis 45:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 45:20 Also don't concern yourselves about your belongings (Gen. 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