Genesis 43:26

When Joseph came into the house, they gave him the present which they had brought and bowed down low before him.

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In The King James Version

And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

In Context

25Then they made ready the present in anticipation of Joseph’s coming at noon, for they had heard that they were to eat there.

27He asked them regarding their welfare and said, “Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he still living?”

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Cross References

Genesis 27:29May peoples be subject to you, and nations bow down to you. Be master over your brothers. Let your mother’s sons bow down before you, Cursed be all who curse you. and blessed be all who bless you.

Genesis 37:9Then he had another dream and told it to his brothers, saying, “I have had another dream, and it seemed to me that the sun and the moon and eleven stars bowed down to me.”

Genesis 42:6Now Joseph was the governor over the land; it was he who sold to all the people of the land. Therefore Joseph’s brothers came and bowed before him with their faces to the earth.

Psalms 72:9May his foes bow down before him, his enemies lick the dust.

Philippians 2:10so that in adoration of the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth,

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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