Genesis 43:23
21 And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man’s money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.
22 And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.
And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
24 And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.
25 And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- “It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
- KJV
- And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
- WEB
- He said, “Peace be to you. Don’t be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money.” He brought Simeon out to them.
- ASV
- And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
- DARBY
- And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; your money came to me. And he brought Simeon out to them.
- BLB
- And he said, “Peace to you⁺. Do not fear; your⁺ God and the God of your⁺ father has given to you⁺ hidden treasure in your⁺ bags; your⁺ silver came to me.” And he brought out to them. Simeon
- ÅB
- Deretter førte mannen dem inn i Josefs hus og gav dem vann, og de vasket sine føtter, og han gav dem fôr til deres eseler.
- OTB
- Forvalteren sa: «Fred være med dere; vær ikke redde. Deres Gud og deres fars Gud har gitt dere skatt i sekkene deres; jeg mottok pengene deres.» Så førte han Simeon ut til dem.
- B1930
- Derefter førte mannen dem inn i Josefs hus og gav dem vann, og de tvettet sine føtter, og han gav dem fôr til deres asener.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Genesis 42:24
And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.
Read in contextJohn 20:26
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
Read in contextJohn 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Read in contextLuke 24:36
And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Read in contextJohn 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Read in contextGenesis 42:28
And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us?
Read in contextJohn 20:19
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Read in contextJudges 19:20
And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
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