Gen 43:29-30 | MHM | STEP | v. 29-30 : Joseph looks at Benjamin and asks if this is their youngest brother. He blesses Benjamin, saying, “God be gracious unto thee, my son.” Joseph is so moved with emotion that he has to leave the room to cry in private ( v. 29-30 ). Tears of love and compassion are not a weakness, even for important people (Jeremiah 13:17; Matthew 26:75 ).

‏ Genesis 43:29-30

v. 29-30: Joseph looks at Benjamin and asks if this is their youngest brother. He blesses Benjamin, saying, “God be gracious unto thee, my son.” Joseph is so moved with emotion that he has to leave the room to cry in private (v. 29-30 ^a). Tears of love and compassion are not a weakness, even for important people (Jeremiah 13:17; Matthew 26:75 ^b).

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