Genesis 43:11

Translations

Modern

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

Traditional

And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

Literal

And Israel their father said to them, “If so, then do this: Take from the best products of the land in your vessels, and carry down to the man as a gift—a little balm, and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

Latin

Igitur Israël pater eorum dixit ad eos: Si sic necesse est, facite quod vultis: sumite de optimis terræ fructibus in vasis vestris, et deferte viro munera, modicum resinæ, et mellis, et storacis, stactes, et terebinthi, et amygdalarum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.

Notes

Genesis 43:11–13

Jacob provided everything he could to ensure a favorable reception from the Egyptian governor ("the man"; compare 32:13–21).

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 Jacob Joseph Symbolic Numbers

Events

7 years of faminec. 1708 BC
Joseph's brothers return to Egyptc. 1706 BC

Related verses

Genesis 37:25
And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt.
Jeremiah 8:22
Is there no balm in Gilead? Is no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?
1 Samuel 9:7
“If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?”
Ezekiel 27:17
Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.
Proverbs 17:18
A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
Genesis 32:13–21
Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau:
2 Kings 16:8
Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria.
Esther 4:16
“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”
Song of Solomon 4:10
How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.
Proverbs 19:6
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Balm, Balsam Benjamin (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Famine Food and Food Preparation Genesis, Book of Gum Jacob Joseph Merchant Nut Patriarchs, Period of the Pistachio

Topics

Almond: Fruit of Balm: A Medicinal Balsam Fruits: Often Sent As Presents Honey: Often Sent As a Present Honey: Sent As a Present by Jacob to Egypt Jacob: Sends to Egypt to Buy Corn (Grain) Myrrh: Traffic In Nut: General Scriptures Concerning Presents: Things Given as Food Spices: Sent As a Present by Jacob to Joseph Trees: Almond

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