Genesis 43:31

And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:31

BSB

Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, "Serve the meal."

AKJV

And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

CPDV

And when he had washed his face, coming out again, he composed himself, and he said, "Set out bread."

ERV

And he washed his face, and came out; and he refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

NHEB

Then he washed his face and came out. And he controlled himself and said, "Serve the food."

SMT

And he will wash his face and come forth, and will restrain himself, and will say, Place bread.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:31

AndhewashedH7364VerbhisfaceH6440Noun MasculineandwentoutH3318VerbandrefrainedH662VerbhimselfandsaidH559VerbSetonH7760Verb breadH3899Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 43:31

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

Overview of Genesis 43:31

Summary

Joseph composes himself and orders meal

Place

Joseph's house

Event

Joseph regains composure and initiates dinner

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC