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He fell on his brother Benjamin`s neck, and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
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The Full Brother's Embrace
Commentators explain that Joseph embraced Benjamin first because he was his only full brother, sharing both a father and a mother. John Gill notes the weeping was reciprocal, signifying a mutual joy and relief. This specific, heartfelt reunion underscores the special bond that had endured decades of separation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Baptist
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. And ye shall tell my father of all…
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Reformed Baptist
And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept On his neck first, because he was his own brother by father an…
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