Clothed in Grace

This morning, as I read through Genesis 46, I came across verse 22: “But to Benjamin he gave five changes of clothes and three hundred pieces of silver.” (Genesis 45:22)

As I reflected on these words, I couldn’t help but wonder about the significance of these particular gifts. Why five garments and 300 pieces of silver? What do they symbolize, and does it relate to me today?

The number five in Scripture symbolizes grace, favor, and God’s abundant provision. As I reflected on these words, I couldn’t help but wonder about the significance of these particular gifts. Why five garments and 300 pieces of silver? What do they symbolize, and does it relate to me today? When Joseph gives Benjamin five garments, it’s not just a gift—it represents God’s overflowing grace and provision. Garments, representing status, show how Joseph meets a need and symbolizes God’s abundant love.

This reminded me that, just as Joseph blesses Benjamin, God clothes us in righteousness—not because we’ve earned it, but because of His love. Righteousness here means being made right with God, a new identity given through grace. It’s not something we achieve on our own, but a gift from God.

The number three hundred also carries significant meaning, recalling how 300 men, chosen by God, defeated the Midianites through divine intervention. Joseph’s gift of 300 pieces of silver to Benjamin symbolizes God’s restoration—what was lost is now freely given, just as God’s provision and restoration come through His power, not ours.

God’s grace is freely given, just as Joseph gave generously. I’m invited to receive it with gratitude, knowing that I’m made right with God and surrounded by His provision. As I reflect on Joseph’s gifts to Benjamin, l am reminded of the boundless grace and provision God offers to each of us. Just as Joseph blessed his brother, God continually blesses us with righteousness, restoration, and favor, not because of what we’ve done, but because of His incredible love. May we embrace His gifts with gratitude and trust, knowing that His grace is always more than enough.