Genesis 43:25
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.”
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“Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they made ready the present against Joseph’s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and they prepare the present until the coming of Joseph at noon, for they have heard that there they do eat bread.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 43:25 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 43:11Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
- Genesis 43:16When Joseph saw Benjamin with his brothers, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and prepare it, for they shall dine with me at noon.”
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