Genesis 43:25
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.In other versions
And they made ready the present against Joseph's coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
ASV
And when Joseph came in, they gave him the things which they had for him, and went down to the earth before him.
BBE
And they made ready the gift for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they should eat bread there.
DBY
They made ready the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
WEB
and they prepare the present until the coming of Joseph at noon, for they have heard that there they do eat bread.
YLT
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
ENG
And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.
WBT
Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
BSB
In context
23And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
24And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.
25And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
26And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.
27And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Joseph