Genesis 42:1

Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:1

BSB

When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, "Why are you staring at one another?"

AKJV

Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said to his sons, Why do you look one on another?

CPDV

Then Jacob, hearing that food was being sold in Egypt, said to his sons: "Why are you negligent?

ERV

Now Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, and Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

NHEB

Now Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, so Jacob said to his sons, "Why do you look at one another?"

SMT

And when Jacob shall see there is selling in Egypt, Jacob will say to his sons, For what will ye look?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:1

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Commentary for Genesis 42:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 42:1

Summary

Jacob notices grain availability in Egypt

Place

Canaan

Event

Jacob learns of Egyptian grain

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC