Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But when they told him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. New Living Translation But when they repeated to Jacob everything Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons Joseph had sent to carry him, their father’s spirits revived. English Standard Version But when they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. Berean Standard Bible However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. Berean Literal Bible And they spoke to him all the words that Joseph had said to them, and he saw the carts that Joseph had sent to carry him, and the spirit of Jacob their father revived. King James Bible And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: New King James Version But when they told him all the words which Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived. New American Standard Bible When they told him all the words of Joseph that he had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, then the spirit of their father Jacob revived. NASB 1995 When they told him all the words of Joseph that he had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. NASB 1977 When they told him all the words of Joseph that he had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. Legacy Standard Bible Yet they told him all the words of Joseph that he had spoken to them, and he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him. Then the spirit of their father Jacob revived. Amplified Bible When they told him everything that Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. Berean Annotated Bible However, when they relayed all that Joseph (YHWH has added) had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit {ruach} of their father Jacob (he grasps the heel) was revived. Christian Standard Bible But when they told Jacob all that Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. Holman Christian Standard Bible But when they told Jacob all that Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. American Standard Version And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: Contemporary English Version Then they told him everything Joseph had said. When he saw the wagons Joseph had sent, he felt much better English Revised Version And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: GOD'S WORD® Translation Yet, when they told their father everything Joseph had said to them and he saw the wagons Joseph had sent to bring him back, his spirits were lifted. Good News Translation But when they told him all that Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to take him to Egypt, he recovered from the shock. International Standard Version However, as soon as his sons had told him everything Joseph had said, and after he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent along to carry him, their father Jacob's spirit was encouraged. NET Bible But when they related to him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, their father Jacob's spirit revived. New Heart English Bible But when they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to transport him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. Webster's Bible Translation And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHowever, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. World English Bible They told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them. When he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob, their father, revived. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they speak to him all the words of Joseph, which he has spoken to them, and he sees the wagons which Joseph has sent to carry him away, and the spirit of their father Jacob lives; Berean Literal Bible And they spoke to him all the words that Joseph had said to them, and he saw the carts that Joseph had sent to carry him, and the spirit of Jacob their father revived. Young's Literal Translation And they speak unto him all the words of Joseph, which he hath spoken unto them, and he seeth the waggons which Joseph hath sent to bear him away, and live doth the spirit of Jacob their father; Smith's Literal Translation And they will say to him all the words of Joseph which he spake to them: and he will see the wagons which Joseph sent to take him, and the spirit of Jacob their father will live. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey, on the other side, told the whole order of the thing. And when he saw the wagons and all that he had sent his spirit revived, Catholic Public Domain Version To the contrary, they explained the entire matter in order. And when he had seen the wagons, and all that he had sent, his spirit revived, New American Bible But when they recounted to him all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to transport him, the spirit of their father Jacob came to life. New Revised Standard Version But when they told him all the words of Joseph that he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they told him all the words which Joseph had said to them; and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, their father Jacob was content. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they told him all the words that Yoseph had said to them, and Yaquuv saw the wagons that Yoseph sent to take him, and the spirit of Yaquuv their father was comforted: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them; and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived. Brenton Septuagint Translation But they spoke to him all the words uttered by Joseph, whatsoever he said to them; and having seen the chariots which Joseph sent to take him up, the spirit of Jacob their father revived. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Revival of Jacob…26“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them. 27However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. 28“Enough!” declared Israel. “My son Joseph is still alive! I will go to see him before I die.”… Cross References However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, Proverbs 25:25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Genesis 37:32-35 They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.” / His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” / Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. … and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, 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. Numbers 7:3-8 They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle. / And the LORD said to Moses, / “Accept these gifts from them, that they may be used in the work of the Tent of Meeting. And give them to the Levites, to each man according to his service.” … 1 Samuel 6:7-12 Now, therefore, prepare one new cart with two milk cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up. / Take the ark of the LORD, set it on the cart, and in a chest beside it put the gold objects you are sending back to Him as a guilt offering. Then send the ark on its way, / but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.” … the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. 1 Samuel 30:12 a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins. So he ate and was revived, for he had not had any food or water for three days and three nights. Judges 15:19 So God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned, and he was revived. That is why he named it En-hakkore, and it remains in Lehi to this day. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Genesis 37:33-35 His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” / Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him. Genesis 46:29-30 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 42:36 Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!” Genesis 44:28 When one of them was gone, I said: “Surely he has been torn to pieces.” And I have not seen him since. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Exodus 4:29-31 Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites, / and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, / and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped. 1 Kings 10:5 the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. Treasury of Scripture And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: the spirit. Judges 15:19 But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day. 1 Samuel 30:12 And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights. Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Jump to Previous Account Bear Carry Carts Jacob Joseph Live Revived Speak Spirit Waggons Wagons WordsJump to Next Account Bear Carry Carts Jacob Joseph Live Revived Speak Spirit Waggons Wagons WordsGenesis 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. However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them This phrase indicates a turning point in the narrative. The brothers had returned from Egypt with news that Joseph, whom they had sold into slavery, was alive and held a position of power. This revelation would have been shocking and difficult to believe, given the years of deception. The act of relaying Joseph's words signifies the importance of testimony and truth in restoring relationships. It also highlights the theme of reconciliation, as Joseph's words were intended to bring healing and unity to his family. and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back the spirit of their father Jacob was revived Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. He is the one who sent the wagons to bring his family to Egypt. 2. Jacob Also known as Israel, he is the patriarch of the Israelite tribes. In this verse, his spirit is revived upon hearing the news about Joseph and seeing the wagons. 3. Joseph's Brothers They are the ones who relayed Joseph's words to Jacob. They had previously sold Joseph into slavery but now return with news of his prosperity and position in Egypt. 4. Egypt The land where Joseph rose to power and where he invites his family to come during the famine. 5. Wagons Sent by Joseph as a tangible sign of his power and goodwill, they symbolize the reality of his invitation and the provision for his family. Teaching Points Revival of SpiritJust as Jacob's spirit was revived upon hearing the good news, believers can find renewal and encouragement through the promises and faithfulness of God. Power of Reconciliation The reunion of Joseph and his family highlights the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, which can restore relationships and bring healing. Faith in God's Plan Despite years of separation and hardship, God's plan for Joseph and his family was fulfilled. Trusting in God's timing and sovereignty is crucial for believers. Tangible Signs of God's Provision The wagons sent by Joseph serve as a reminder that God often provides tangible evidence of His care and provision in our lives. Hope in Restoration The account encourages believers to hold onto hope for restoration and redemption, even in seemingly hopeless situations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 45:27?2. How does Genesis 45:27 demonstrate the power of truthful communication? 3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in reviving our faith like Jacob's? 4. How can we apply Jacob's renewed spirit to our daily spiritual walk? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Genesis 45:27 and God's promises to Abraham? 6. How can we encourage others when they are spiritually weary, as in Genesis 45:27? 7. How does Genesis 45:27 demonstrate God's providence in Joseph's life? 8. What role does faith play in Jacob's reaction in Genesis 45:27? 9. How does Genesis 45:27 reflect the theme of reconciliation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 45? 11. How do we reconcile Stephen's claim in Acts 7:14 that 75 people entered Egypt with Genesis 46:27, which specifies only 70? 12. How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14) 13. How does Genesis 46:8-27 reconcile the total of '70 persons' with other biblical passages that give different family counts? 14. 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)? What Does Genesis 45:27 Mean However,– The verse opens with a contrast to Jacob’s previous despair (Genesis 37:34-35; 42:36). – “However” signals a turning point: long-held sorrow is about to meet unexpected hope, echoing Psalm 30:5, “weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.” – God’s providence is quietly in view; what seemed ruined is now poised for restoration (Romans 8:28). when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, – The brothers pass along Joseph’s own words—truthful testimony that confronts Jacob’s unbelief (Genesis 45:9-13). – Spoken news stirs faith: “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). – Key takeaways: • Authentic, firsthand witness matters. • God often uses simple storytelling to breathe life into battered hearts (John 4:39-42). • Jacob hears not just facts but a son’s invitation to move into God’s next chapter. and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, – Words alone were powerful, yet God adds visible confirmation—wagons laden with Egypt’s bounty (Genesis 45:21-23). – Tangible signs validate invisible promises, as when Moses’ staff-miracles reassured Israel (Exodus 4:1-9). – Practical blessings demonstrate Joseph’s authority and provision, foreshadowing how Christ prepares a place and provides the “means” for His people to come to Him (John 14:2-3). – The wagons remove every obstacle: distance, age, and doubt. the spirit of their father Jacob was revived – “Revived” pictures a soul coming back to life, paralleling Psalm 23:3, “He restores my soul.” – Joy replaces despair, just as Hannah’s face was no longer downcast after receiving assurance from Eli (1 Samuel 1:18). – God rejuvenates the weary through truth and evidence, fulfilling Proverbs 25:25: “Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.” – Jacob’s renewal readies him to become “Israel” again, moving forward in God’s covenant plan (Genesis 46:2-4). summary Genesis 45:27 shows the gracious sequence God often uses to revive His people: a decisive contrast to past grief, the faithful recounting of good news, confirming signs of provision, and a resulting surge of life within the spirit. Jacob’s heart, once numbed by loss, springs back to hope when confronted with undeniable evidence of his son’s life. The verse affirms that God’s truth, presented both in word and deed, is fully sufficient to restore even the most discouraged believer. Hebrew However, when they relayedוַיְדַבְּר֣וּ (way·ḏab·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Joseph יוֹסֵף֙ (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites had told דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue them, אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and when he saw וַיַּרְא֙ (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see the wagons הָ֣עֲגָל֔וֹת (hā·‘ă·ḡā·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5699: Something revolving, a wheeled vehicle that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Joseph יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites had sent שָׁלַ֥ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out to carry לָשֵׂ֣את (lā·śêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take him back, אֹת֑וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the spirit ר֖וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of their father אֲבִיהֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḇî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Jacob יַעֲקֹ֥ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc was revived. וַתְּחִ֕י (wat·tə·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Links Genesis 45:27 NIVGenesis 45:27 NLT Genesis 45:27 ESV Genesis 45:27 NASB Genesis 45:27 KJV Genesis 45:27 BibleApps.com Genesis 45:27 Biblia Paralela Genesis 45:27 Chinese Bible Genesis 45:27 French Bible Genesis 45:27 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 45:27 They told him all the words (Gen. 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