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Berean Standard Bible

“Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay.”

Genesis 45:9

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Joseph has just revealed himself to the brothers who sold him, and they are terrified. Instead of revenge, he speaks of God's purpose in sending him ahead to preserve life during a famine.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay.

World English Bible (WEB)

Hurry, and go up to my father, and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says, “God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me. Don’t wait.

King James Version (KJV)

Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now go quickly to my father, and say to him, Your son Joseph says, God has made me ruler over all the land of Egypt: come down to me straight away:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Daos priesa, id á mi padre y decidle: Así dice tu hijo José: Dios me ha puesto por señor de todo Egipto; ven á mí, no te detengas:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dense prisa en volver a mi padre y díganle: “Tu hijo José dice: ‘Dios me ha puesto por jefe de toda la tierra de Egipto. Ven hasta donde yo estoy inmediatamente.

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