Genesis 45:15

Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.

Cross-reference

In Genesis 45:2, Joseph's loud weeping is the first outburst; the subsequent weeping and kissing in the reconciliation continues that same emotional display.

In Genesis 33:4, Esau embraces Jacob with weeping and kissing after years of estrangement — a direct parallel to Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers.

In Genesis 48:10, Jacob kisses and embraces Joseph's sons — a familial kiss of blessing, similar to Joseph's affectionate kiss but with different recipients.

In Genesis 29:11, Jacob weeps and kisses Rachel at their first meeting — a joyful reunion parallel to Joseph's affectionate weeping with his brothers.

In Genesis 29:13, Laban embraces and kisses Jacob upon arrival — a family welcome parallel to Joseph's embrace of his brothers after estrangement.

In 1 Samuel 20:41, David and Jonathan kiss and weep in a poignant farewell — emotionally intense as Joseph's reconciliation, but a parting rather than reunion.

Luke 15:20 Parallel

In Luke 15:20, the father runs and kisses his prodigal son — a direct parallel to Joseph's embrace of his repentant brothers, both scenes of forgiveness.

In 2 Samuel 14:33, King David kisses Absalom after allowing his return — mirroring Joseph's kiss of reconciliation with his brothers after estrangement.

Exodus 18:7 Parallel

In Exodus 18:7, Moses kisses Jethro as a greeting — both use a kiss to express familial affection, though Joseph's is after reconciliation.

Ruth 1:9 Contrast

In Ruth 1:9, Naomi kisses her daughters-in-law with weeping, but it's a farewell — opposite emotional setting to Joseph's reunion kiss.

Ruth 1:14 Contrast

In Ruth 1:14, Orpah kisses Naomi goodbye with weeping — similar to Joseph's kiss but in a parting context, not reunion.

In 2 Samuel 19:39, David kisses Barzillai as a farewell blessing — both use a kiss to seal a relationship, but Joseph's is reunion.