Genesis 43:25

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:25

BSB

Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph's arrival at noon.

AKJV

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

CPDV

But they also prepared the gifts, until Joseph entered at midday. For they had heard that they would eat bread there.

ERV

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

NHEB

They prepared the gift for Joseph's arrival at noon, for they heard that they would eat a meal there.

SMT

And they will make ready the gift at the coming of Joseph at noon: for they heard that they shall eat bread there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:25

AndtheymadereadyH3559VerbthepresentH4503Noun Feminine againstH5704 JosephH3130Proper Name Masculine cameH935VerbatnoonH6672fortheyheardH8085thattheyshouldeatH398Verb breadH3899Noun Masculinethere

Commentary for Genesis 43:25

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

Overview of Genesis 43:25

Summary

Brothers prepare gift before Joseph's arrival

Place

Joseph's house

Event

Gift readied for Joseph's noon arrival

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC