Genesis 43:20

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 43:20

BSB
"Please, sir," they said, "we really did come down here the first time to buy food.
AKJV
And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:
CPDV
they said: "We beg you, lord, to hear us. We came down once before to buy food.
ERV
and said, Oh my lord, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:
NHEB
and said, "My lord, we indeed came down the first time to buy food.
SMT
And they will say, With leave my lord, coming down, we came down at the beginning to buy food.

Commentary for Genesis 43:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 43:20
Summary
Brothers explain initial purpose of journey
Place
Egypt
Event
Brothers state original mission
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative