Genesis 43:29
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?” Then he declared, “May God be gracious to you, my son.””
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“When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?” Then he declared, “May God be gracious to you, my son.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother’s son, and said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And he lifteth up his eyes, and seeth Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and saith, `Is this your young brother, of whom ye have spoken unto me?' and he saith, `God favour thee, my son.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 43:29 — 22 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 30:22Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb,
- Genesis 35:17During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.”
- Genesis 35:24The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.
- Genesis 42:11We are all sons of one man. Your servants are honest men, not spies.”
- Genesis 42:13But they answered, “Your servants are twelve brothers, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan. The youngest is now with our father, and one is no more.”
- Genesis 44:21Then you told your servants, ‘Bring him down to me so that I can see him for myself.’
- Genesis 45:8Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
- Numbers 6:25may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
- Joshua 7:19So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.”
- 2 Chronicles 29:11Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”
- Psalms 67:1May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah
- Psalms 111:4He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
- Psalms 112:4Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
- Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
- Isaiah 30:19O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you.
- Isaiah 33:2O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.
- Malachi 1:9“But ask now for God’s favor. Will He be gracious? Since this has come from your hands, will He show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.
- Matthew 9:2Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”
- Matthew 9:22Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was cured from that very hour.
- Mark 10:24And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
- 1 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Hebrews 13:1Continue in brotherly love.
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