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Genesis 45:8-9

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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. 45:9 Now go up to my father quickly 2  and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: “God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay!

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 “hurry and go up.”



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