Genesis 43:8

And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones.

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Other Translations for Genesis 43:8

BSB
And Judah said to his father Israel, "Send the boy with me, and we will go at once, so that we may live and not die-neither we, nor you, nor our children.
AKJV
And Judah said to Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and you, and also our little ones.
CPDV
Likewise, Judah said to his father: "Send the boy with me, so that we may set out and be able to live, lest we and our little ones should die.
ERV
And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones.
NHEB
Then Judah said to Israel, his father, "Send the boy with me and we'll get up and go, so that we may live and not die, both we and you, and also our little ones.
SMT
And Judah will say to Israel his father, Send the youth with me, and we will arise and go; and we shall live and not die, also we, also thou, also our little ones.

Commentary for Genesis 43:8

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Overview of Genesis 43:8
Summary
Judah pleads with father to release youngest for survival
Place
Canaan
Event
Judah advocates for Benjamin's release
Estimated Time Period
c. 1875 BC
Category
Narrative