Genesis 43:19

Genesis chapter 43 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural 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,

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: