1 Now Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now when Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that there was H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- food H7668 (שֶׁבֶר) — grain (as if broken into kernels)
- in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Why do ye look H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
2 And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is grain in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, I have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that there is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- food H7668 (שֶׁבֶר) — grain (as if broken into kernels)
- in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- get you down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- thither, and buy H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- for us from thence; that we may live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and not die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
3 And Joseph’s ten brethren went down to buy grain from Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to buy H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- grain H1250 (בָּר) — grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country
- in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
4 But Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure harm befall him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- not with his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- for he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Lest peradventure H6435 (פֵּן) — properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
- mischief H611 (אָסוֹן) — hurt
- befall him H7122 (קָרָא) — to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner
5 And the sons of Israel came to buy among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to buy H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- those that came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- for the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- was in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
6 And Joseph was the governor over the land; he it was that sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves to him with their faces to the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- the governor H7989 (שַׁלִּיט) — potent; concretely, a prince or warrior
- over the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- that sold H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- to all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and bowed down H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- their faces H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
7 And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly with them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and he knew H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- them, but made himself strange H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- unto them, and spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- roughly H7186 (קָשֶׁה) — severe (in various applications)
- unto them; and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Whence H370 (אַיִן) — where? (only in connection with prepositional prefix, whence)
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- ye? And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- From the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
- to buy H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- food H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
8 And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- knew H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- but they knew H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
9 And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- the dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- which he dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
- of them, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the nakedness H6172 (עֶרְוָה) — nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish)
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- ye are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
10 And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Nay, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- but to buy H7666 (שָׁבַר) — to deal in grain
- food H400 (אֹכֶל) — food
- are thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
11 We are all one man’s sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We H5168 (נַחְנוּ) — we
- all one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man’s H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- true H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- are no spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
12 And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Nay, but to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the nakedness H6172 (עֶרְוָה) — nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish)
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- ye are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
13 And they said, We thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
- and, behold, the youngest H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- with our father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
14 And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- that I spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto you, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
15 hereby ye shall be proved: by the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hereby H2063 (זֹאת) — this (often used adverb)
- ye shall be proved H974 (בָּחַן) — to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate
- By the life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- ye shall not go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- hence, except your youngest H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
16 Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be bound, that your words may be proved, whether there be truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of you, and let him fetch H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- your brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and ye shall be kept in prison H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- that your words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- may be proved H974 (בָּחַן) — to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate
- truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- in H854 (אֵת) — properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.
- you: or else H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- by the life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
17 And he put them all together into ward three days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he put them all together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- into ward H4929 (מִשְׁמָר) — a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (figuratively); also (as observed) a usage (abstractly), or an example (concretely)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
18 And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- This do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- I fear H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
19 if ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in your prison-house; but go ye, carry grain for the famine of your houses:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- true H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- let one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- be bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of your prison H4929 (מִשְׁמָר) — a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (figuratively); also (as observed) a usage (abstractly), or an example (concretely)
- go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- ye, carry H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- food H7668 (שֶׁבֶר) — grain (as if broken into kernels)
- for the famine H7459 (רְעָבוֹן) — famine
- of your houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
20 and bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- your youngest H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- unto me; so shall your words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- be verified H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- and ye shall not die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- And they did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to another H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- verily H61 (אֲבָל) — nay, i.e. truly or yet
- guilty H818 (אָשֵׁם) — guilty; hence, presenting a sin-offering
- concerning our brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- in that H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- we saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the anguish H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- of his soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- when he besought H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- us, and we would not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- therefore is this distress H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
22 And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore also, behold, his blood is required.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Reuben H7205 (רְאוּבֵן) — Reuben, a son of Jacob
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Spake I H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- not unto you, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Do not sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against the child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- and ye would not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- therefore, behold, also his blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- is required H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not that Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- understood H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- for he spake unto them by an interpreter H3887 (לוּץ) — properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
24 And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and he returned to them, and spake to them, and took Simeon from among them, and bound him before their eyes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he turned himself about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- from them, and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- and returned to them again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and communed H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with them, and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- from them Simeon H8095 (שִׁמְעוֹן) — Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him
- and bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- him before their eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
25 Then Joseph commanded to fill their vessels with grain, and to restore every man’s money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus was it done unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- to fill H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- their sacks H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- with food H1250 (בָּר) — grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country
- and to restore H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- every man’s H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- money H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- into his sack H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- and to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them provision H6720 (צֵידָה) — food
- for the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and thus H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- did he H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
26 And they laded their asses with their grain, and departed thence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they laded H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- their donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- with the food H7668 (שֶׁבֶר) — grain (as if broken into kernels)
- and departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
27 And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the lodging-place, he espied his money; and, behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of them opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- his sack H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- his donkey H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- provender H4554 (מִסְפּוֹא) — fodder
- in the inn H4411 (מָלוֹן) — a lodgment, i.e. caravanserai or encampment
- he espied H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- his money H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- in his sack’s H572 (אַמְתַּחַת) — properly, something expansive, i.e. a bag
- mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
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 turned trembling one to another, saying, What is this that God hath done unto us?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- My money H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- is restored H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and, lo H2009 (הִנֵּה) — lo!
- even in my sack H572 (אַמְתַּחַת) — properly, something expansive, i.e. a bag
- and their heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- failed H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and they were afraid H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to another H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
29 And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that had befallen them, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- their father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- unto the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
- and told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- him all that befell H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- unto them; saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
30 The man, the lord of the land, spake roughly with us, and took us for spies of the country.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- the lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- roughly H7186 (קָשֶׁה) — severe (in various applications)
- to us, and took H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- us for spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- of the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
31 And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And we said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- true H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- we are no spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
32 we are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- twelve H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- twelve H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of our father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- not, and the youngest H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- with our father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
33 And the man, the lord of the land, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men: leave one of your brethren with me, and take grain for the famine of your houses, and go your way;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- the lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- of the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto us, Hereby shall I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- true H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- leave H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- with me, and take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the famine H7459 (רְעָבוֹן) — famine
- of your households H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and be gone H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
34 and bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffic in the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- your youngest H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- unto me: then shall I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- no spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- true H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- will I deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you your brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and ye shall traffick H5503 (סָחַר) — to travel round (specifically as a pedlar); intensively, to palpitate
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
35 And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man’s bundle of money was in his sack: and when they and their father saw their bundles of money, they were afraid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass as they emptied H7324 (רוּק) — to pour out (literally or figuratively), i.e. empty
- their sacks H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- that, behold, every man’s H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- bundle H6872 (צְרוֹר) — a parcel (as packed up); also a kernel or particle (as if a package)
- of money H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- in his sack H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- they and their father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the bundles H6872 (צְרוֹר) — a parcel (as packed up); also a kernel or particle (as if a package)
- they were afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
36 And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- their father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Me have ye bereaved H7921 (שָׁכֹל) — properly, to miscarry, i.e. suffer abortion; by analogy, to bereave (literally or figuratively)
- Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- not, and Simeon H8095 (שִׁמְעוֹן) — Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him
- not, and ye will take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
37 And Reuben spake unto his father, saying, Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will bring him to thee again.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Reuben H7205 (רְאוּבֵן) — Reuben, a son of Jacob
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- my two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- if I bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- him not to thee: deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him into my hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and I will bring him to thee again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
38 And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he only is left: if harm befall him by the way in which ye go, then will ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to Sheol.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- My son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- shall not go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- with you; for his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- is dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and he is left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- alone: if mischief H611 (אָסוֹן) — hurt
- befall H7122 (קָרָא) — to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner
- him by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- in the which ye go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- then shall ye bring down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- my gray hairs H7872 (שֵׂיבָה) — old age
- with sorrow H3015 (יָגוֹן) — affliction
- to the grave H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates