Genesis 45:8

45:8 So now, it is not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me an adviser ¹  to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 45:26

45:26 They told him, “Joseph is still alive and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned, ²  for he did not believe them.

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¹ tn Heb “a father.” The term is used here figuratively of one who gives advice, as a father would to his children.

² tn Heb “and his heart was numb.” Jacob was stunned by the unbelievable news and was unable to respond.