Genesis 43:30
“And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.”
Genesis 43:30 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he made haste becouse his heart was moved upon his brother, and tears gushed out: And going into his chamber he wept.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Joseph made haste; for his heart yearned over his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
- DARBYDarby
- And Joseph made haste, for his bowels burned for his brother; and he sought a place to weep, and he went into the chamber, and wept there.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Joseph hurried, for his heart yearned over his brother; and he sought a place to weep. He entered into his room, and wept there.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Joseph hasteth, for his bowels have been moved for his brother, and he seeketh to weep, and entereth the inner chamber, and weepeth there;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Joseph hurried out, for his heart was stirred for his brother, and he sought a place to weep. He entered his chamber and wept there.
Context: Genesis 43
28And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.
29And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
30And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
31And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.
32And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians.
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.