Genesis 42:25
And taking Simeon, and binding him in their presence, he ordered his ministers to fill their sacks with wheat, and to replace each one’s money in their sacks, and to give them, in addition, provisions for the way. And they did so.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
In Context
24And he turned himself away briefly and wept. And returning, he spoke to them.
26Then, having loaded their donkeys with the grain, they set out.
Cross References
Genesis 43:12Also, take with you double the money, and carry back what you found in your sacks, lest perhaps it was done in error.
Genesis 44:2But place my silver bowl, and the price that he gave for the wheat, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest.” And so it was done.
Isaiah 55:1All you who thirst, come to the waters. And you who have no money: hurry, buy and eat. Approach, buy wine and milk, without money and without barter.
Matthew 6:33Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.
1 Peter 3:9not repaying evil with evil, nor slander with slander, but, to the contrary, repaying with blessings. For to this you have been called, so that you may possess the inheritance of a blessing.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 42:22-29
Reflections of Joseph's Brethren. ( b. c. 1706.) 21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. 22 And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required. 23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter. 24 And… Read the whole commentary →