Genesis 43:14

Translations

Modern

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.”

Traditional

And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.

Literal

And may El-Shaddai give to you mercy before the man, and may he release to you your other brother and Benjamin! And I—if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”

Latin

Deus autem meus omnipotens faciat vobis eum placabilem: et remittat vobiscum fratrem vestrum quem tenet, et hunc Benjamin: ego autem quasi orbatus absque liberis ero.

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Hebrew

English

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.”

Notes

Genesis 43:13–14

Jacob finally trusted God Almighty with his family's future. This divine title emphasizes God's power (see also 17:1; 28:3; 35:11; 48:3; 1 Kings 19:10, 14; Revelation 21:22).

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

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People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Jacob: His Love for Benjamin Jacob: Sends to Egypt to Buy Corn (Grain) Money: Silver Used As Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by Jacob Resignation: Jacob Sorrow: from Bereavement for Benjamin Travellers: Friends of Frequently Commended Them to Protection of God

Genesis 43:14

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