Genesis 43:19

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:19

BSB

So they approached Joseph's steward and spoke to him at the entrance to the house.

AKJV

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,

CPDV

For this reason, approaching the steward of the house at his door,

ERV

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they spake unto him at the door of the house,

NHEB

So they came near to the man of Joseph's house and they spoke to him at the entrance of the house,

SMT

And they will come near the man which was over Joseph's house, and they will say to him at the entrance of the house,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:19

AndtheycamenearH5066VerbtothestewardH376Noun MasculineofJoseph'sH3130Proper Name Masculine houseH1004Noun MasculineandtheycommunedH1696VerbwithhimatthedoorH6607Noun MasculineofthehouseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 43:19

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

Overview of Genesis 43:19

Summary

Brothers approach household steward to voice concerns

Place

Egypt

Event

Brothers approach steward

Estimated Time Period

c. 1875 BC