Genesis 43:32

And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians.

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:32

BSB
They separately served Joseph, his brothers, and the Egyptians. They ate separately because the Egyptians would not eat with the Hebrews, since that was detestable to them.
AKJV
And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination to the Egyptians.
CPDV
And when it was set out, separately for Joseph, and separately for his brothers, likewise separately for the Egyptians, who ate at the same time, (for it is unlawful for Egyptians to eat with Hebrews, and they consider feasting in this way to be profane)
ERV
And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians.
NHEB
They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat food with the Hebrews, for that is disgraceful to the Egyptians.
SMT
And they will set for him alone, and for them alone, and the Egyptians eating with him, alone; for the Egyptians will not be able to eat bread with the Hebrews; for it is abomination to the Egyptians.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 43:32

AndtheysetonH7760VerbforhimbyhimselfandforthembythemselvesandfortheEgyptiansH4713AdjectivewhichdideatH398VerbwithhimbythemselvesbecausetheEgyptiansH4713AdjectivemightH3201VerbnoteatH398VerbbreadH3899Noun MasculinewiththeHebrewsH5680forthatisanabominationH8441Noun FeminineuntotheEgyptiansH4714

Commentary for Genesis 43:32

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Overview of Genesis 43:32
Summary
Separate seating reflects cultural and religious divisions
Place
Joseph's house
Event
Meal arranged by separate groups
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Ritual