Genesis 43:25
What does Genesis 43:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 43:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they made ready the present against Joseph’s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they made ready the present against Joseph’s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they got ready the things for Joseph before he came in the middle of the day: for word was given to them that they were to have a meal there.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they prepare the present until the coming of Joseph at noon, for they have heard that there they do eat bread.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But they made ready the presents, against Joseph came at noon: for they had heard that they should eat bread there.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they made ready the gift for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they should eat bread there.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 43:16
And 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.
- Genesis 43:11
And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this: take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
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