Devine Scripture

Genesis 43:14

What does Genesis 43:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 43:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin. And if I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin. And if I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And may God, the Ruler of all, give you mercy before the man, so that he may give you back your other brother and Benjamin. If my children are to be taken from me; there is no help for it.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and God Almighty give to you mercies before the man, so that he hath sent to you your other brother and Benjamin; and I, when I am bereaved--I am bereaved.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And may my almighty God make him favourable to you: and send back with you your brother, whom he keepeth, and this Benjamin: and as for me I shall be desolate without children.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the AlmightyGod give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother and Benjamin! And I, if I be bereaved of children, am bereaved.

Context

v.13take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man:

v.14This passage

v.15And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 1:2

    unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  • Titus 1:4

    to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.

  • Psalms 100:5

    For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, And his faithfulness unto all generations.

  • Nehemiah 1:11

    O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who delight to fear thy name; and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. Now I was cupbearer to the king.

  • Psalms 119:41

    Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word.

  • Luke 1:50

    And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Genesis 43

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Genesis 43.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Genesis 43:14.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary