Genesis 43:19

What does Genesis 43:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 43:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they spake unto him at the door of the house,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they spake unto him at the door of the house,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So they went up to Joseph's chief servant at the door of the house,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And they come nigh unto the man who <FI>is<Fi> over the house of Joseph, and speak unto him at the opening of the house,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Wherefore, going up to the steward of the house, at the door,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they came up to the man that was over Joseph's house, and they spoke to him at the door of the house,

Context

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.

v.19This passage

v.20and said, Oh, my lord, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

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