Genesis 43:27

And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:27

BSB

He asked if they were well, and then he asked, "How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?"

AKJV

And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he yet alive?

CPDV

But he, gently greeting them again, questioned them, saying: "Is your father, the old man about whom you spoke to me, in good health? Is he still alive?"

ERV

And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?

NHEB

Then he asked them of their welfare, and said, "Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he still alive?"

SMT

And he will ask them concerning peace, and he will say, Is it peace to your father, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet living?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:27

AndheaskedH7592VerbthemoftheirwelfareH7965Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbIsyourfatherH1Noun Masculine wellH7965Noun MasculinetheoldmanH2205AdjectiveofwhomyespakeH559VerbIsheyetaliveH2416

Commentary for Genesis 43:27

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

Overview of Genesis 43:27

Summary

Joseph inquires about father's condition

Place

Joseph's house

Event

Joseph asks about father's health

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC