Genesis 43:29-31
New American Standard Bible 1995
29 As he lifted his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said, “Is this (A)your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And he said, “(B)May God be gracious to you, my son.” 30 Joseph hurried out for [a](C)he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he sought a place to weep; and he entered his chamber and (D)wept there. 31 Then he washed his face and came out; and he (E)controlled himself and said, “[b]Serve the meal.”
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- Genesis 43:30 Lit his compassion grew warm
- Genesis 43:31 Lit Set on bread
Genesis 43:29-31
New International Version
29 As he looked about and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son,(A) he asked, “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?”(B) And he said, “God be gracious to you,(C) my son.” 30 Deeply moved(D) at the sight of his brother, Joseph hurried out and looked for a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept(E) there.
31 After he had washed his face, he came out and, controlling himself,(F) said, “Serve the food.”(G)
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