Genesis 42:24

Translations

Modern

And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And he turned himself away from them and wept, and he returned to them and spoke to them, and he took from them Simeon and bound him before their eyes.

Latin

Avertitque se parumper, et flevit: et reversus locutus est ad eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.

Notes

Genesis 42:24

Joseph turned away from them and began to weep (compare 43:30; 45:2, 14; 50:1, 17). He might have heard a part of the story he had never known, like Reuben’s attempt to save him (37:21–22, 29). Or, his brothers’ remorse might have moved him to forgive them.

Genesis 42:1–44:34

Joseph did several unusual things to his brothers when they came looking for grain. The last time Joseph had been with them, they were filled with jealousy, hatred, and anger; they attempted to destroy their brother, and they deceived their father. Joseph put them through various tests, similar to the trying situations they had put him through, to see if they had changed.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers

Events

7 years of faminec. 1708 BC
Joseph's brothers go to Egyptc. 1707 BC

Related verses

Genesis 43:30
Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.
Jude 1:22–23
And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
1 Corinthians 12:26
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Genesis 34:25
Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male.
Genesis 43:14
May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
Genesis 45:14–15
Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Genesis 43:23
“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.
Genesis 49:5–7
Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence.
Luke 19:41
As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it

People

Simeon: Son of Jacob and Leah, one of the twelve tribes

Glossary

Benjamin (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Famine Genesis, Book of Jacob Joseph Patriarchs, Period of the Wheat

Topics

Commerce: Carried on by Egyptians Commerce: Egyptians Simeon: Son of Jacob: Goes Down Into Egypt to Buy Corn ; is Imprisoned by Joseph, and is Detained Weeping of Joseph

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