Genesis 43:30

30 Deeply moved on seeing his brother and about to burst into tears, Joseph hurried out into another room and had a good cry.

Genesis 43:30 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 43:30

And Joseph made haste
To get out of the room where he was with his brethren as fast as he could: for his bowels did yearn upon his brother;
his passions grew strong, his affections were raised, his heart was full of tenderness, and there was such a flow of love and joy at the sight of his brother, and the little conversation he had with him, that he was ready to burst out, and must have discovered himself if he had not immediately turned and got out of the room: and he sought [where] to weep;
a proper place to vent his passion in tears of joy, and relieve himself and he entered into [his] chamber, and wept there;
where he could be the most retired, and not likely to be overheard.

Genesis 43:30 In-Context

28 They said, "Yes - your servant our father is quite well, very much alive." And they again bowed respectfully before him.
29 Then Joseph picked out his brother Benjamin, his own mother's son. He asked, "And is this your youngest brother that you told me about?" Then he said, "God be gracious to you, my son."
30 Deeply moved on seeing his brother and about to burst into tears, Joseph hurried out into another room and had a good cry.
31 Then he washed his face, got a grip on himself, and said, "Let's eat."
32 Joseph was served at his private table, the brothers off by themselves and the Egyptians off by themselves (Egyptians won't eat at the same table with Hebrews; it's repulsive to them).
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