Genesis 43:10

For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:10

BSB

If we had not delayed, we could have come and gone twice by now."

AKJV

For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time.

CPDV

If a delay had not intervened, by now we would have returned here a second time."

ERV

for except we had lingered, surely we had now returned a second time.

NHEB

for if we hadn't delayed, surely we would have returned a second time by now."

SMT

For unless we lingered we had turned back this twice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:10

ForexceptH3884PrepositionConjunctionwehadlingeredH4102VerbsurelynowwehadreturnedH7725VerbthissecondtimeH6471Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 43:10

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

Overview of Genesis 43:10

Summary

Judah notes delay has cost them second opportunity

Place

Canaan

Event

Judah comments on wasted time

Estimated Time Period

c. 1875 BC