Genesis 43:25 - Forerunner Commentary

Genesis 43:25

23 But he said, “Peace be with you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.” Then he brought ^aSimeon out to them.

24 So the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and ^agave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed.

25 Then they made the present ready for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they would eat bread there.

26 And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and ^abowed down before him to the earth.

27 Then he asked them about their well-being, and said, “Is your father well, the old man ^aof whom you spoke? Is he still alive?”

28 And they answered, “Your servant our father is in good health; he is still alive.” ^aAnd they bowed their heads down and prostrated themselves.

Verse Comparison: Genesis 43:25

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American Standard Version
And they made ready the present against Joseph's coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

Amplified® Bible
And they made ready the present they had brought for Joseph before his coming at noon, for they heard that they were to dine there.

Contemporary English Version
The brothers got their gifts ready to give to Joseph at noon, since they had heard they were going to eat there.

Darby English Version
And they made ready the gift for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they should eat bread there.

Good News Bible
They got their gifts ready to present to Joseph when he arrived at noon, because they had been told that they were to eat with him.

King James Version
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

New American Standard Bible
So they prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they were to eat a meal there.

New International Version
They prepared their gifts for Joseph's arrival at noon, because they had heard that they were to eat there.

New King James Version
Then they made the present ready for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they would eat bread there.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
So they prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they would eat a meal there.

Revised Standard Version
they made ready the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.

Young's Literal Translation
and they prepare the present until the coming of Joseph at noon, for they have heard that there they do eat bread.

New English Translation
They got their gifts ready for Joseph’s arrival¹ at noon, for they had heard² that they were to have a meal³ there.

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