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Genesis 43:23

What does Genesis 43:23 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 43:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then the servant said, Peace be with you: have no fear: your God, even the God of your father, has put wealth in your bags for you: I had your money. Then he let Simeon come out to them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he saith, `Peace to you, fear not: your God and the God of your father hath given to you hidden treasure in your bags, your money came unto me;' and he bringeth out Simeon unto them.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But he answered: Peace be with you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks. For the money, which you gave me, I have for good. And he brought Simeon out to them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: yourGod, and theGod of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; your money came to me. And he brought Simeon out to them.

Context

v.22And other money have we brought down in our hand to buy food: we know not who put our money in our sacks.

v.23This passage

v.24And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 42:36

    And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.

  • 1 Chronicles 12:18

    Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the thirty, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

  • Judges 6:23

    And Jehovah said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

  • Genesis 42:28

    And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they turned trembling one to another, saying, What is this that God hath done unto us?

  • Judges 19:20

    And the old man said, Peace be unto thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.

  • Genesis 43:14

    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.

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