Genesis 45 · Verse 22

Genesis 45:22

To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.
Genesis 45:22, King James Version

Genesis 45:22 in other translations

BSBHe gave new garments to each of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes.
WEBHe gave each one of them changes of clothing, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothing.
ASVTo all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.
YLTto all of them hath he given--to each changes of garments, and to Benjamin he hath given three hundred silverlings, and five changes of garments;
DARBYTo each one of them all he gave changes of clothing; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothing.
BBETo every one of them he gave three changes of clothing; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred bits of silver and five changes of clothing.
WebsterTo all of them he gave each man changes of raiment: but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.

What does Genesis 45:22 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
22. changes of raiment--It was and is customary, with great men, to bestow on their friends dresses of distinction, and in places where they are of the same description and quality, the value of these presents consists in their number. The great number given to Benjamin bespoke the warmth of his brother's attachment to him; and Joseph felt, from the amiable temper they now all displayed, he might, with perfect safety, indulge this fond partiality for his mother's son.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 22 Changes of raiment - It is a common custom with all the Asiatic sovereigns to give both garments and money to ambassadors and persons of distinction, whom they particularly wish to honor. Hence they keep in their wardrobes several hundred changes of raiment, ready made up for presents of this kind. That such were given by way of reward and honor, see Jdg 14:12, Jdg 14:19; Rev 6:11. At the close of a feast the Hindoos, among other presents to the guests, commonly give new garments. A Hindoo garment is merely a piece of cloth, requiring no work of the tailor - Ward.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Genesis 45:16-24

Pharaoh was kind to Joseph, and to his relations for his sake. Egypt would make up the losses of their removal. Thus those for whom Christ intends his heavenly glory, ought not to regard the things of this world. The best of its enjoyments are but lumber; we cannot make sure of them while here, much less can we carry them away with us. Let us not set our eyes or hearts upon the world; there are better things for us…

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Genesis 45:22 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

לְכֻלָּ֥םle.khu.Lamto all of themH3605
נָתַ֛ןna.Tanhe gaveH5414
לָאִ֖ישׁla.'Ishto <the> eachH376
חֲלִפ֣וֹתcha.li.Fotchanges ofH2487
שְׂמָלֹ֑תse.ma.LotclothesH8071
וּלְבִנְיָמִ֤ןu.le.vin.ya.Minand to BenjaminH1144
נָתַן֙na.Tanhe gaveH5414
שְׁלֹ֣שׁshe.Loshthree ofH7969
מֵא֣וֹתme.'othundred<s>H3967
כֶּ֔סֶףKe.sefsilverH3701
וְחָמֵ֖שׁve.cha.Meshand fiveH2568
חֲלִפֹ֥תcha.li.Fotchanges ofH2487
שְׂמָלֹֽת\׃se.ma.LotclothesH8071

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Genesis 45:22

  • Genesis 43:34

    And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin’s mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.

  • 2 Kings 5:5

    And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.

  • 2 Kings 5:22-23

    And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments. And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.

  • Judges 14:12

    And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:

  • Judges 14:19

    And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father’s house.

  • Revelation 6:11

    And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
To all.It is a common custom with all the Asiatic sovereigns to give both garments and money to ambassadors and persons of distinction, whom they particularly wish to honour. De La Motraye says, "that they then clothed them (the ambassadors) with {caffetans} (long vests of gold or silver brocade) with large silk flowers."
each.
Jud 14:12,19; 2Ki 5:5,22,23; Re 6:11
to Benjamin.
43:34

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Context

  • Genesis 45:21

    And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way.

  • Genesis 45:22

    To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.

  • Genesis 45:23

    And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way.

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Genesis 45:22 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		A cada uno de todos ellos dió mudas de vestidos, y á Benjamín dió trescientas piezas de plata, y cinco mudas de vestidos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Il donna à chacun d’eux tous des vêtements de rechange; et à Benjamin il donna 300 pièces d’argent, et cinq vêtements de rechange.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Er gab ihnen allen, einem jeden, Wechselkleider, und Benjamin gab er dreihundert Silbersekel und fünf Wechselkleider.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Singulis quoque proferri jussit binas stolas: Benjamin vero dedit trecentos argenteos cum quinque stolis optimis: