Genesis 43:17
What does Genesis 43:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 43:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the servant did as Joseph said, and took the men into Joseph's house.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the man doth as Joseph hath said, and the man bringeth in the men into the house of Joseph,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He did as he was commanded, and brought the men into the house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the man did as Joseph had said; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.
Context
v.16And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring the men into the house, and slay, and make ready; for the men shall dine with me at noon.
v.17This passage
v.18And the men were afraid, because they were brought to 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.
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