Genesis 43:20

and say, “O my lord, we really come down at the commencement to buy food;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

In Context

19And they come near to the man who [is] over the house of Joseph, and speak to him at the opening of the house,

21and it comes to pass, when we have come to the lodging-place, and open our bags, that behold, each one’s money [is] in the mouth of his bag, our money in its weight, and we bring it back in our hand;

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Cross References

Genesis 42:3and the ten brothers of Joseph go down to buy grain in Egypt,

Genesis 42:27and the one opens his sack to give provender to his donkey at a lodging-place, and he sees his money, and behold, it [is] in the mouth of his bag,

Genesis 43:3And Judah speaks to him, saying, “The man protesting protested to us, saying, You do not see my face without your brother [being] with you;

1 Kings 3:17and the first woman says, “O my lord, this woman and I are dwelling in one house, and I bring forth with her, in the house;

Matthew Henry on Genesis 43:16-26

Joseph Entertains His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 15 And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. 16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. 17 And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. 18 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's… Read the whole commentary →

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