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Berean Standard Bible

“But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.”

Genesis 45:2

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Joseph, now second in Egypt, has tested his brothers and seen their change of heart through Judah's offer to take Benjamin's place. He can no longer hold back.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.

World English Bible (WEB)

He wept aloud. The Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.

King James Version (KJV)

And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians heard, and the house of Pharaoh heard.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And so loud was his weeping, that it came to the ears of the Egyptians and all Pharaoh's house.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces se dió á llorar á voz en grito; y oyeron los Egipcios, y oyó también la casa de Faraón.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

lloró en alta voz. Su llanto se oyó en todo el palacio, y la noticia llegó pronto al palacio del faraón.

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