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Genesis 43:15-17
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Genesis 43:15-17
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
15 Then the men took the present, and they took double the [grain] money with them, and Benjamin; and they arose and went down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.
16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring the men into the house and kill an animal and make ready, for the men will dine with me at noon.
17 And the man did as Joseph ordered and brought the men to Joseph’s house.
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Genesis 43:15-17
New International Version
Genesis 43:15-17
New International Version
15 So the men took the gifts and double the amount of silver,(A) and Benjamin also. They hurried(B) down to Egypt and presented themselves(C) to Joseph. 16 When Joseph saw Benjamin(D) with them, he said to the steward of his house,(E) “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal;(F) they are to eat with me at noon.”
17 The man did as Joseph told him and took the men to Joseph’s house.(G)
Genesis 43:15-17
English Standard Version
Genesis 43:15-17
English Standard Version
15 So the men took this present, and they took double the money with them, and Benjamin. They arose and went down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.
16 When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the (A)steward of his house, “Bring the men into the house, and slaughter an animal and make ready, for the men are to dine with me at noon.” 17 The man did as Joseph told him and brought the men to Joseph's house.
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Genesis 43:15-17
King James Version
Genesis 43:15-17
King James Version
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.
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Genesis 43:15-17
New King James Version
Genesis 43:15-17
New King James Version
15 So the men took that present and Benjamin, and they took double money in their hand, and arose and went (A)down to Egypt; and they stood before Joseph. 16 When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the (B)steward of his house, “Take these men to my home, and slaughter [a]an animal and make ready; for these men will dine with me at noon.” 17 Then the man did as Joseph ordered, and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.
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- Genesis 43:16 Lit. a slaughter
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