Genesis 43:28

And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:28

BSB

"Your servant our father is well," they answered. "He is still alive." And they bowed down to honor him.

AKJV

And they answered, Your servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

CPDV

And they answered: "Your servant, our father, is safe; he is still alive." And bowing, they reverenced him.

ERV

And they said, Thy servant our father is well, he is yet alive. And they bowed the head, and made obeisance.

NHEB

And they answered, "Your servant, our father, is well. He is still alive." Then he said, "Blessed be that man by God." And they bowed and prostrated themselves.

SMT

And they will say, Peace to thy servant to our father, he is yet living: and they will bow down and worship.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:28

AndtheyansweredH559VerbThyservantH5650Noun MasculineourfatherH1Noun MasculineisingoodhealthH7965Noun MasculineheisyetaliveH2416AndtheyboweddowntheirheadsH6915VerbandmadeobeisanceH7812Verb

Commentary for Genesis 43:28

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

Overview of Genesis 43:28

Summary

Brothers report father alive and well

Place

Joseph's house

Event

Brothers confirm father's good condition

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC