Genesis 43:30

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:30

BSB

Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.

AKJV

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn on his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

CPDV

And he hurried out, because his heart had been moved over his brother, and tears gushed out. And going into his chamber, he wept.

ERV

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

NHEB

Then Joseph hurried out, for he was overcome with emotion because of his brother, and he was at the point of tears. So he entered into his chamber and wept there.

SMT

And Joseph will hasten; for his bowels will move to his brother: and he will seek to weep, and he will go to his store-chamber and will weep there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:30

AndJosephH3130Proper Name MasculinemadehasteH4116VerbforhisbowelsH7356didyearnH3648VerbuponhisbrotherH251Noun MasculineandhesoughtH1245VerbwheretoweepH1058VerbandheenteredH935VerbintohischamberH2315Noun MasculineandweptH1058Verbthere

Commentary for Genesis 43:30

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

Overview of Genesis 43:30

Summary

Joseph overcome with emotion over Benjamin

Place

Joseph's chamber

Event

Joseph weeps privately over brother

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC