Genesis 45

Genesis 45 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 45:24 — אַל־תִּרְגְּזוּ (al tirgezu): chose "Do not quarrel". Alternatives: "Do not be agitated"; "Do not tremble". Why: the verb covers both quarreling and agitation; the parting charge between brothers who have quarreled before fits the quarrel sense. • Genesis 45:26 — וַיָּפׇג לִבּוֹ (vayafag libo): chose "His heart grew numb". Alternatives: "His heart stopped"; "His heart fainted". Why: the verb describes a heart going slack or numb, which fits a man who cannot yet believe the news.