Genesis 45:16 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And the sound hath been heard in the house of Pharaoh, saying, `Come have the brethren of Joseph;` and it is good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants,

English ASV

And the report thereof was heard in Pharaohs house, saying, Josephs brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.

English Amplified

When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

When the news reached Pharaoh’s house that Joseph’s brothers had come, Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace, “Joseph’s brothers have come,” Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And the report was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come. And it was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his bondmen.

English EASY 2024

Pharaoh then heard that Joseph's brothers had arrived in Egypt. Pharaoh and his officers were happy to know that.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Pharaoh learned that Joseph's brothers had come to him. This news spread throughout Pharaoh's house. Pharaoh and his servants were very excited!

When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house, "Joseph's brothers have come," it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

When the news reached the palace that Joseph's brothers had come, the king and his officials were pleased.

English God's Word - GW 1995

The news soon reached Pharaoh: "Joseph's brothers have come!" Pharaoh was very happy to hear this and so were his officials.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

When the news reached Pharaoh's house, "Joseph's brothers have come," Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.

English KJV 1611

And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.

English LSB

Now the news was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, “Joseph’s brothers have come.” And it was good in the sight of Pharaoh and in the sight of his servants.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

When the news reached Pharaoh’s palace that Joseph’s brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Now when the news was heard in Pharaoh's house that Joseph's brothers had come, it pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

When the news reached Pharaoh's palace that Joseph's brothers had come, Pharaoh and his courtiers were pleased.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Now it was reported in the household of Pharaoh, “Joseph’s brothers have arrived.” It pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The news reached Pharaoh's palace that Joseph's brothers had come. Pharaoh and all of his officials were pleased.

English NIV

When the news reached Pharaoh's palace that Joseph's brothers had come, Pharaoh and all his officials were pleased.

English NKJ 1982

Now the report of it was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, “Joseph’s brothers have come.” So it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.

English NLT

The news soon reached Pharaoh: "Joseph's brothers have come!" Pharaoh was very happy to hear this and so were his officials.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house, "Joseph's brothers have come," Pharaoh and his servants were pleased.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

The news reached Pharaoh’s house: “Joseph’s brothers have come.” Pharaoh and his officials were greatly pleased when they heard it.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house, “Joseph's brothers have come,” it pleased Pharaoh and his servants well.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The news soon reached Pharaoh—“Joseph's brothers have come“; and Pharaoh was very happy to hear it, as were his officials.

English Tyndale 1537

And when the tidings was come unto Pharao's house that Joseph's brethren were come, it pleased Pharao well and all his servants.