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Genesis 43:24

What does Genesis 43:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 43:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the servant took them into Joseph's house, and gave them water for washing their feet; and he gave their asses food.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the man bringeth in the men into Joseph's house, and giveth water, and they wash their feet; and he giveth provender for their asses,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And having brought them into the house, he fetched water, and they washed their feet, and he gave provender to their asses.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses food.

Context

v.23And 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.

v.24This passage

v.25And they made ready the present against Joseph’s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

Cross references

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

  • John 13:4

    riseth from supper, and layeth aside his garments; and he took a towel, and girded himself.

  • Luke 7:44

    And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.

  • Genesis 24:32

    And the man came into the house, and he ungirded the camels; and he gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men that were with him.

  • Genesis 19:2

    and he said, Behold now, my lords, turn aside, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your way. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

  • Genesis 18:4

    let now a little water be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

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