Genesis 42:4

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:4

BSB

But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "I am afraid that harm might befall him."

AKJV

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brothers; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.

CPDV

Benjamin was kept at home by Jacob, who said to his brothers, "Lest perhaps he may suffer harm on the journey."

ERV

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.

NHEB

But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, " Some harm might happen to him."

SMT

And Benjamin, Josephs brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest harm should meet him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:4

ButBenjaminH1144Proper Name Masculine Joseph'sH3130Proper Name Masculine brotherH251Noun Masculine JacobH3290Proper Name Masculine sentH7971VerbnotwithhisbrethrenH251Noun MasculineforhesaidH559VerbLestperadventureH6435 mischiefH611Noun MasculinebefallhimH7122Verb

Commentary for Genesis 42:4

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

Overview of Genesis 42:4

Summary

Jacob withholds Benjamin from Egypt journey

Place

Canaan

Event

Jacob keeps Benjamin home

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC