Genesis 43:19
“And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,”
Genesis 43:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Wherefore going up to the steward of the house, at the door,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they spake unto him at the door of the house,
- DARBYDarby
- And they came up to the man that was over Joseph's house, and they spoke to him at the door of the house,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they spoke to him at the door of the house,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And they come nigh unto the man who is over the house of Joseph, and speak unto him at the opening of the house,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They approached the steward of Joseph's house and spoke to him at the entrance.
Context: Genesis 43
17And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.
18And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.
19And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,
20And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:
21And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.
About Genesis 43: Joseph's Brothers Return to Egypt with Benjamin
The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, Joseph's brother, and Joseph reveals himself to them.
Commentary
Genesis 43 is a chapter that focuses on the reunion of Joseph and his brothers. After Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, they are filled with fear and guilt for the way they treated him in the past. Joseph, however, is filled with compassion and mercy, and he reassures them that he harbors no ill will towards them. He even invites them to stay with him in Egypt and provides them with food and provisions.