Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And this is what he sent to his father: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other provisions for his journey. New Living Translation He also sent his father ten male donkeys loaded with the finest products of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other supplies he would need on his journey. English Standard Version To his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provision for his father on the journey. Berean Standard Bible And 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. Berean Literal Bible And to his father he sent this: Ten donkeys carrying the good of Egypt, and ten female donkeys carrying grain and bread and food for his father for the journey. King James Bible And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. New King James Version And he sent to his father these things: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and food for his father for the journey. New American Standard Bible And to his father he sent the following: ten male donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and sustenance for his father on the journey. NASB 1995 To his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey. NASB 1977 And to his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey. Legacy Standard Bible Now to his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and sustenance for his father on the journey. Amplified Bible To his father he sent the following: ten male donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provision for his father [to supply all who were with him] on the journey. Berean Annotated Bible And he sent to his father the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt (land of bondage), and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey. Christian Standard Bible He sent his father the following: ten donkeys carrying the best products of Egypt and ten female donkeys carrying grain, food, and provisions for his father on the journey. Holman Christian Standard Bible He sent his father the following: 10 donkeys carrying the best products of Egypt and 10 female donkeys carrying grain, food, and provisions for his father on the journey. American Standard Version And to his father he sent after this manner: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with grain and bread and provision for his father by the way. Contemporary English Version To his father he sent ten donkeys loaded with the best things in Egypt, and ten other donkeys loaded with grain and bread and other food for the return trip. English Revised Version And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with corn and bread and victual for his father by the way. GOD'S WORD® Translation He sent his father ten male donkeys carrying Egypt's best products and ten female donkeys carrying grain, bread, and food for his father's trip. Good News Translation He sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the best Egyptian goods and ten donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and other food for the trip. International Standard Version He sent his father ten male donkeys loaded with the best of Egyptian goods and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provisions for his father during the journey. NET Bible To his father he sent the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best products of Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, food, and provisions for his father's journey. New Heart English Bible To his father he sent the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and food and provision for his father on the journey. Webster's Bible Translation And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with corn and bread and meat, for his father by the way. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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. World English Bible He sent the following to his father: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provision for his father by the way. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to his father he has sent thus: ten donkeys carrying of the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys carrying grain and bread, even food for his father for the way. Berean Literal Bible And to his father he sent this: Ten donkeys carrying the good of Egypt, and ten female donkeys carrying grain and bread and food for his father for the journey. Young's Literal Translation and to his father he hath sent thus: ten asses bearing of the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses bearing corn and bread, even food for his father for the way. Smith's Literal Translation And to his father he sent according to this: ten asses lifting up from the good of Egypt, and ten she-asses lifting up grain and bread: and food for his father for the way. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSending to his father as much money and raiment, adding besides ten he asses to carry off all the riches of Egypt, and as many she asses, carrying wheat and bread for the journey. Catholic Public Domain Version And he sent just as much money and clothing to his father, adding also ten male donkeys, with which to transport all the riches of Egypt, and as many female donkeys, carrying wheat and bread for the journey. New American Bible Moreover, what he sent to his father was ten donkeys loaded with the finest products of Egypt and another ten loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey. New Revised Standard Version To his father he sent the following: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provision for his father on the journey. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to his father he sent after this manner: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with wheat, wine, and provisions for his father's journey. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And thus he sent to his father, and ten donkeys loaded with the good of the land of Egypt, and ten she donkeys loaded with grain and wine and provisions for his father on the road. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And to his father he sent in like manner ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with corn and bread and victual for his father by the way. Brenton Septuagint Translation And to his father he sent presents at the same rate, and ten asses, bearing some of all the good things of Egypt, and ten mules, bearing bread for his father for thy journey. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt…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. 24Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”… Cross References And he sent to his father the following: Genesis 43:11-14 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. / Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. / Take your brother as well, and return to the man at once. … Genesis 32:13-20 Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau: / 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, / 30 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys. … ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt, Genesis 47:11 So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. 2 Kings 8:9 So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions Genesis 42:25-27 Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out, / and they loaded the grain on their donkeys and departed. / At the place where they lodged for the night, one of them opened his sack to get feed for his donkey, and he saw his silver in the mouth of the sack. 1 Samuel 25:18-19 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys / and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. 2 Samuel 17:27-29 When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” for his father’s journey. Genesis 46:5-7 Then Jacob departed from Beersheba, and the sons of Israel took their father Jacob in the wagons Pharaoh had sent to carry him, along with their children and wives. / They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt. / Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring. Genesis 46:28-30 Now Jacob had sent Judah ahead of him to Joseph to get directions to Goshen. When Jacob’s family arrived in the land of Goshen, / Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!” Genesis 44:1-2 Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack. / Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed. Genesis 50:21 Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them. 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. 1 Kings 10:2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. 2 Kings 5:5 “Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing. 2 Chronicles 9:1 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. Nehemiah 2:7-9 I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. / And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. / Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Treasury of Scripture And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. laden with. Jump to Previous Asses Bearing Best Bread Corn Donkeys Egypt Female Follows Food Good Grain Journey Loaded Manner Meat Provision Provisions She-Asses Sustenance Ten Victual WayJump to Next Asses Bearing Best Bread Corn Donkeys Egypt Female Follows Food Good Grain Journey Loaded Manner Meat Provision Provisions She-Asses Sustenance Ten Victual WayGenesis 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. And he sent to his father the following: Joseph, now a powerful leader in Egypt, sends gifts to his father, Jacob, as a gesture of reconciliation and provision. This act signifies the restoration of family ties and the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham's descendants. It reflects the importance of honoring one's parents, a principle deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of the time. ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey. Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. He orchestrates the sending of provisions to his father. 2. Jacob (Israel) The father of Joseph, who is living in Canaan and is about to be reunited with his long-lost son. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph has risen to power and from where he sends provisions to his father. 4. Canaan The land where Jacob and his family reside, and to which Joseph sends the provisions. 5. The Donkeys The animals used to transport the goods from Egypt to Canaan, symbolizing the abundance and generosity of Joseph's provision. Teaching Points God's ProvisionJust as Joseph provided abundantly for his family, God provides for our needs. We can trust in His provision even in times of famine or difficulty. Reconciliation and Restoration Joseph's actions towards his family demonstrate the power of forgiveness and reconciliation. We are called to seek restoration in our relationships. Generosity Joseph's generosity towards his family is a model for us. We should strive to be generous with the resources God has given us, helping those in need. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph remained faithful to God despite his trials. His account encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that God has a plan for our lives. Family Unity The reunion of Joseph with his family underscores the importance of family unity and support. We should work towards maintaining strong, loving relationships within our families. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 45:23?2. How does Genesis 45:23 demonstrate Joseph's forgiveness and generosity towards his brothers? 3. What can we learn about God's provision from Joseph's actions in Genesis 45:23? 4. How does Joseph's gift in Genesis 45:23 reflect Christ's grace to believers? 5. How can we apply Joseph's example of reconciliation in Genesis 45:23 today? 6. What does Genesis 45:23 teach about family responsibility and care in difficult times? 7. How does Genesis 45:23 reflect Joseph's forgiveness towards his brothers? 8. What significance do the gifts in Genesis 45:23 hold in ancient Egyptian culture? 9. How does Genesis 45:23 demonstrate God's providence in Joseph's life? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 45? 11. Is there any archaeological evidence confirming a Hebrew slave rising to second-in-command in ancient Egypt (Genesis 45)? 12. Who brought Joseph to Egypt: the Ishmaelites who bought him (Genesis 37:28), the Midianites who sold him (Genesis 37:36), or his brothers who sold him (Genesis 45:4)? 13. (Genesis 43:23) Why does the Egyptian steward speak of 'your God' as if he believes in the same deity, given the known polytheistic context of ancient Egypt? 14. If Joseph's family migrated so readily to Egypt, why is there scant extrabiblical evidence of such an Israelite relocation (Genesis 45:9-11)? What Does Genesis 45:23 Mean And he sent to his father the followingJoseph’s first concern is restoring relationship with Jacob. Earlier he told his brothers, “Hurry up and return to my father” (Genesis 45:9). Now he backs that command with tangible help. The action echoes God’s pattern of sending aid before His people even arrive on the scene—think of Exodus 23:20 or Matthew 2:13. It also honors the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12), showing that adult children still owe care to aging parents. ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt • “The best of Egypt” (Genesis 45:20) likely includes fine garments, spices, and luxury foods, reflecting Pharaoh’s earlier promise. • Joseph’s generosity parallels God’s own, who “brought Israel out with silver and gold” (Psalm 105:37) and “gives every good and perfect gift” (James 1:17). • Ten male donkeys—symbolizing strength and service—carry treasures that advertise Joseph’s new status and reassure Jacob that the unbelievable story is true (Genesis 45:26). • The gifts also foreshadow Israel’s future favor in Egypt (Exodus 12:36). and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread • Female donkeys, prized for steady temperament and endurance, bear the necessities. Joseph covers both luxury and daily bread, echoing God’s care in sending manna (Exodus 16:4) and later Christ’s declaration, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). • Grain and bread answer Jacob’s earlier fear of starvation (Genesis 42:1-2). What once forced the family to Egypt now becomes a channel of blessing. • The equal number—ten males, ten females—shows balanced provision: abundance paired with practicality. and provisions for his father’s journey • Joseph anticipates the entire trip, just as God equips Elijah for his wilderness march with an angel-prepared meal (1 Kings 19:5-8). • The supplies turn the journey from survival mode into a supported pilgrimage, mirroring the Lord who promises, “I will carry you and deliver you” (Isaiah 46:4). • Philippians 4:19 captures the principle: “My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Joseph becomes the human agent of that divine promise. summary Genesis 45:23 showcases Joseph’s lavish, thoughtful care for Jacob: relationship restored, honor expressed, needs anticipated, and future assured. His actions point beyond himself to the God who reconciles families, lavishes grace, and provides everything necessary for the journey home. (23) Meat.--Heb., food, victual, the usual meaning of meat in our version.Verse 23. - And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses (vide Genesis 12:16) laden with (literally, carrying) the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with (or carrying) corn and bread and meat - probably prepared meats, some sort of delicacy (Clarke) - for his father by the way.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he sentשָׁלַ֤ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out to his father וּלְאָבִ֞יו (ū·lə·’ā·ḇîw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father the following: כְּזֹאת֙ (kə·zōṯ) Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, ten עֲשָׂרָ֣ה (‘ă·śā·rāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten donkeys חֲמֹרִ֔ים (ḥă·mō·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2543: A male ass loaded נֹשְׂאִ֖ים (nō·śə·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take with the best מִטּ֣וּב (miṭ·ṭūḇ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2898: Good, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare of Egypt, מִצְרָ֑יִם (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and ten וְעֶ֣שֶׂר (wə·‘e·śer) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 6235: Ten female donkeys אֲתֹנֹ֡ת (’ă·ṯō·nōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 860: A female donkey loaded נֹֽ֠שְׂאֹת (nō·śə·’ōṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take with grain בָּ֣ר (bār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1250: Grain, the open country and bread וָלֶ֧חֶם (wā·le·ḥem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain and provisions וּמָז֛וֹן (ū·mā·zō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4202: Food, sustenance for his father’s לְאָבִ֖יו (lə·’ā·ḇîw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father journey. לַדָּֽרֶךְ׃ (lad·dā·reḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links Genesis 45:23 NIVGenesis 45:23 NLT Genesis 45:23 ESV Genesis 45:23 NASB Genesis 45:23 KJV Genesis 45:23 BibleApps.com Genesis 45:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 45:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 45:23 French Bible Genesis 45:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 45:23 To his father he sent after this (Gen. 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