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Book of Genesis, Chapter 43

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Chapter 43 of Genesis—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ And the famine was severe in the land.1
  2. And it came about that as soon as they had finished eating up the cereals they had brought from Egypt,2 their father proceeded to say to them: “Return, buy a little food for us.”3
  3. Then Judah said to him:4 “The man unmistakably bore witness to us, saying, ‘YOU must not see my face again unless YOUR brother is with YOU.’5
  4. If you are sending our brother with us,6 we are willing to go down and buy food for you.
  5. But if you are not sending him, we shall not go down, because the man did say to us, ‘YOU must not see my face again unless YOUR brother is with YOU.’”7
  6. And Israel exclaimed:8 “Why did YOU have to do harm to me by telling the man YOU had another brother?”
  7. At this they said: “The man directly inquired concerning us and our relatives, saying, ‘Is YOUR father yet alive?9 Do YOU have another brother?’ and we went on to tell him according to these facts.10 How could we know for certain that he would say, ‘Bring YOUR brother down’?”11
  8. ¶ Finally Judah said to Israel his father: “Send the boy with me,12 that we may get up and go and that we may keep alive and not die off,13 both we and you and our little children.14
  9. I shall be the one to be surety for him.15 Out of my hand you may exact the penalty for him.16 If I fail to bring him to you and present him to you, then I shall have sinned against you for all time.[a]
  10. But if we had not lingered around, we should by now have been there and back these two times.”17
  11. ¶ So Israel their father said to them: “If, then, that is the case,18 do this: Take the finest products of the land in YOUR receptacles and carry them down to the man as a gift:19 a little balsam,[b]20 and a little honey,21 labdanum and resinous bark,22 pistachio nuts and almonds.23
  12. Also, take double the money[c] in YOUR hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of YOUR bags YOU will take back in YOUR hand.24 Maybe it was a mistake.25
  13. And take YOUR brother and get up, return to the man.
  14. And may God Almighty[d] give YOU pity before the man,26 that he may certainly release to YOU YOUR other brother and Benjamin. But I, in case I must be bereaved, I shall certainly be bereaved!”27
  15. ¶ Accordingly the men took this gift, and they took double the money in their hand and Benjamin. Then they rose and went their way down to Egypt and got to stand before Joseph.28
  16. When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he at once said to the man who was over his house: “Take the men to the house and slaughter animals and make preparation,29 because the men are to eat with me at noon.”
  17. Immediately the man did just as Joseph had said.30 So the man took the men to Joseph’s house.
  18. But the men got afraid because they had been taken to Joseph’s house,31 and they began to say: “It is because of the money that went back with us in our bags at the start that we are being brought here for them to fall upon us and attack us and to take us for slaves and also our asses!”32
  19. ¶ Hence they approached the man who was over Joseph’s house and spoke to him at the entrance of the house,
  20. and they said: “Excuse us, my lord! We surely did come down at the start to buy food.33
  21. But what occurred was that when we came to the lodging place34 and began opening our bags, why, here was the money of each one in the mouth of his bag, our money in full weight. So we would like to return it with our own hands.35
  22. And more money we have brought down in our hands to buy food. We certainly do not know who placed our money in our bags.”36
  23. Then he said: “It is all right with YOU. Do not be afraid.37 YOUR God and the God of YOUR father gave YOU treasure in YOUR bags.38 YOUR money came first to me.” After that he brought out Simʹe·on to them.39
  24. ¶ Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave water that they might have their feet washed,40 and he gave fodder for their asses.41
  25. And they proceeded to get the gift42 ready for Joseph’s coming at noon, because they had heard that it was there they were going to eat bread.43
  26. When Joseph went on into the house, then they brought the gift that was in their hand to him into the house, and prostrated themselves to him to the earth.44
  27. After this he inquired whether they were getting along well[e] and said:45 “Is YOUR father, the aged man of whom YOU have spoken, getting along well?[f] Is he still alive?”46
  28. To this they said: “Your servant our father is getting along well. He is still alive.” Then they bowed down and prostrated themselves.47
  29. ¶ When he raised his eyes and saw Benjamin his brother, the son of his mother,48 he went on to say: “Is this YOUR brother, the youngest one of whom YOU have spoken to me?”49 And he added: “May God show you his favor,50 my son.”
  30. Joseph was now in a hurry, because his inward emotions were excited toward his brother,51 so that he looked for a place to weep and he went into an interior room and gave way to tears there.52
  31. After that he washed his face and went out and kept control of himself and said:53 “SET on the meal.”54
  32. And they proceeded to set it on for him by himself and for them by themselves and for the Egyptians who were eating with him by themselves; for the Egyptians were not able to eat a meal with the Hebrews, because that is a detestable thing to the Egyptians.55
  33. ¶ And they were seated before him, the firstborn according to his right as firstborn56 and the youngest according to his youngness; and the men kept looking at one another in amazement.
  34. And he kept having portions carried from before him to them, but he would increase Benjamin’s portion five times the size of the portions of all the others.57 So they continued banqueting and drinking with him to the full.58

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Lit., “all the days.”
  2. ^ Or, “balm,” that is, of Gilead.
  3. ^ Lit., “silver.”
  4. ^ “And . . . God Almighty.” Heb., weʼElʹ Shad·daiʹ. Neither ʼEl, “God,” nor Shad·daiʹ, “Almighty,” has the definite article.
  5. ^ Lit., “he asked them about the peace (welfare).”
  6. ^ Lit., “Does your father . . . have peace (welfare)?”

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Ge 41:30; Ac 7:11
  2. ^ Ge 42:2; Ac 7:12
  3. ^ De 2:6
  4. ^ Ge 29:35
  5. ^ Ge 42:15
  6. ^ Ge 42:20, 36
  7. ^ Ge 42:15; 44:26
  8. ^ Ge 32:28
  9. ^ Ge 43:27
  10. ^ Ge 42:13
  11. ^ Ge 42:16
  12. ^ Ge 37:26; 42:38
  13. ^ Ge 42:2; La 4:9
  14. ^ Ac 7:14
  15. ^ Ge 44:32; Jn 15:13
  16. ^ Ex 21:23; 1Ki 20:39; Ro 5:7
  17. ^ 1Ch 5:2
  18. ^ 2Ki 7:4; Ac 21:14
  19. ^ Ge 32:20; Pr 18:16
  20. ^ Ex 25:6; Es 2:12; Je 8:22; 46:11; Eze 27:17
  21. ^ 1Sa 14:25; Pr 25:16; Mt 3:4
  22. ^ Ge 37:25
  23. ^ Nu 17:8
  24. ^ Ge 42:25, 35
  25. ^ Ro 13:8; 2Co 8:21; Heb 13:18
  26. ^ Ne 1:11; Lu 1:50; 2Co 5:10
  27. ^ Ge 27:45; 42:36
  28. ^ Ge 37:7
  29. ^ Ge 18:7; Pr 9:2
  30. ^ Ge 41:40
  31. ^ Ge 20:11; 42:21
  32. ^ Ge 42:25, 35
  33. ^ Ge 42:3
  34. ^ Ge 42:27; Lu 2:7
  35. ^ De 22:2; Ac 20:33; Ro 13:8; Heb 13:5; 1Pe 2:12
  36. ^ Ge 43:12
  37. ^ Jg 6:23
  38. ^ Ec 5:19; Ac 17:25
  39. ^ Ge 42:24
  40. ^ Ge 18:4; 19:2; 1Sa 25:41; Jn 13:12
  41. ^ Ge 24:32; Jg 19:21
  42. ^ Ge 43:11; Pr 18:16
  43. ^ Ge 43:16; Ex 2:20; Jb 42:11
  44. ^ Ge 37:7; 42:6
  45. ^ Ex 18:7; 1Sa 17:22
  46. ^ Ge 43:7
  47. ^ Ge 37:9; 2Sa 1:2; 2Ch 24:17
  48. ^ Ge 35:24
  49. ^ Ge 42:13
  50. ^ Nu 6:25
  51. ^ 1Ki 3:26; Pp 1:8; Col 3:12
  52. ^ Ge 42:24
  53. ^ Ge 45:1
  54. ^ Ge 43:25
  55. ^ Ge 46:34; Ex 8:26
  56. ^ Ge 49:3; De 21:17
  57. ^ Ge 45:22; Mt 20:15
  58. ^ Jg 14:10; Jb 1:4

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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