Holy Scripture

Genesis 45:15

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“You have admired the chastity of Joseph; now behold his generosity. He repays hatred with charity. When he saw his brothers, or rather enemies in his brothers, he gave evidence of the affection of his love by his pious grief when he wanted to be recognized by them. He tenderly kissed each one of them and wept over the…”
Caesarius of Arles, 6th c. — SERMON 90.4

Source: Septuagint

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15And he kissed all his brethren, and wept on them; and after these things his brethren spoke to him.

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13Report, therefore, to my father all my glory in Egypt, and all things that ye have seen, and make haste and bring down my father hither.

14And he fell on his brother Benjamin’s neck, and wept on him; and Benjamin wept on his neck.

— Genesis 45:15 —

16And the report was carried into the house of Pharaoh, saying, Joseph’s brethren are come; and Pharaoh was glad, and his household.

17And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to thy brethren, Do this; fill your wagons, and depart into the land of Canaan.

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