Genesis 44:23

And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 44:23

BSB
But you said to your servants, 'Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.'
AKJV
And you said to your servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, you shall see my face no more.
CPDV
And you said to your servants: 'Unless your youngest brother arrives with you, you will not see my face any more.'
ERV
And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.
NHEB
But you said to your servants, 'Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.'
SMT
And thou wilt say to thy servants, If your little brother shall not come down with you, ye shall not add to see my face.

Commentary for Genesis 44:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 44:23
Summary
Joseph made youngest attendance a strict condition.
Place
Joseph's house
Event
Joseph repeats ultimatum
Estimated Time Period
c. 1850 BC
Category
Narrative