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Genesis 43:24

Joseph
The stranger and outcast

22 We have brought additional silver with us to buy food. We do not know who put our silver in our sacks.”

23 “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.

And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.

25 Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.

26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.

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BSB
And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.
KJV
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.
WEB
The man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys fodder.
ASV
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.
DARBY
And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses food.
BLB
and the man brought the men into the house of Joseph, and he gave water, and they washed their feet. And he gave feed to their donkeys.
ÅB
Så la de gaven til rette til Josef skulle komme hjem om middagen; for de hadde hørt at de skulle spise der.
OTB
Forvalteren førte mennene inn i Josefs hus, ga dem vann til å vaske føttene, og ga fôr til eslene deres.
B1930
Så la de gaven til rette til Josef skulde komme hjem om middagen; for de hadde hørt at de skulde ete der.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Genesis 18:4

    Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.

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  • Genesis 24:32

    So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.

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  • Genesis 19:2

    and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”

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  • Luke 7:44

    And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

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  • John 13:4–17

    So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.

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