Genesis 42:35
Genesis 42:35 in Multiple Translations
As they began emptying their sacks, there in each man’s sack was his bag of silver! And when they and their father saw the bags of silver, they were dismayed.
¶ And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man’s bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.
And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man’s bundle of money was in his sack: and when they and their father saw their bundles of money, they were afraid.
And when they took the grain out of their bags, it was seen that every man's parcel of money was in his bag; and when they and their father saw the money, they were full of fear.
As they emptied their sacks, each one's money bag was there in his sack! When they and their father saw the money bags, they were horrified.
And as they emptied their sacks, behold, euery mans bundel of money was in his sacke: and when they and their father sawe the bundels of their money, they were afrayde.
And it cometh to pass, they are emptying their sacks, and lo, the bundle of each man's silver [is] in his sack, and they see their bundles of silver, they and their father, and are afraid;
As they emptied their sacks, behold, each man’s bundle of money was in his sack. When they and their father saw their bundles of money, they were afraid.
And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack; and when they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.
When they had told this, they poured out their corn and every man found his money tied in the mouth of his sack: and all being astonished together,
As they were emptying their sacks, they were surprised that in each man’s sack was his pouch of money! When they and their father saw all the pouches of money, they were frightened.
After Joseph’s brothers told their father those things, they all opened their bags, and they started to take out the food. Then all of them saw their money in those bags. And their father Jacob saw that money too. They all got a shock, and they were frightened.
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Genesis 42:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יְהִ֗י
הֵ֚ם
מְרִיקִ֣ים
שַׂקֵּי/הֶ֔ם
וְ/הִנֵּה
אִ֥ישׁ
צְרוֹר
כַּסְפּ֖/וֹ
בְּ/שַׂקּ֑/וֹ
וַ/יִּרְא֞וּ
אֶת
צְרֹר֧וֹת
כַּסְפֵּי/הֶ֛ם
הֵ֥מָּה
וַ/אֲבִי/הֶ֖ם
וַ/יִּירָֽאוּ
וַ/יְהִ֗י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הֵ֚ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
מְרִיקִ֣ים
rûwq
H7324
to empty
V-Hiphil
שַׂקֵּי/הֶ֔ם
saq
H8242
sackcloth
N-mp | Suff
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
צְרוֹר
tsᵉrôwr
H6872
bundle
N-ms
כַּסְפּ֖/וֹ
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/שַׂקּ֑/וֹ
saq
H8242
sackcloth
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ/יִּרְא֞וּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
צְרֹר֧וֹת
tsᵉrôwr
H6872
bundle
N-mp
כַּסְפֵּי/הֶ֛ם
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-mp | Suff
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
וַ/אֲבִי/הֶ֖ם
ʼâb
H1
father
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וַ/יִּירָֽאוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 42:35
וַ/יְהִ֗י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הֵ֚ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
מְרִיקִ֣ים
rûwq
H7324
"to empty"
V-Hiphil
To empty or pour out, whether physically or figuratively, as in the pouring out of one's heart to God in Psalm 62:8. This verb can also mean to keep something empty or to cast something out. It is often used to describe a sense of abandonment or rejection.
Definition: 1) to make empty, empty out 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to empty, keep empty or hungry 1a2) to pour out or down 1a3) to empty out 1b) (Hophal) to be emptied out
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] arm, cast out, draw (out), (make) empty, pour forth (out). See also: Genesis 14:14; Jeremiah 48:11; Psalms 18:43.
שַׂקֵּי/הֶ֔ם
saq
H8242
"sackcloth"
N-mp | Suff
This term refers to a coarse cloth or sack used for mourning or carrying grain. People wore sackcloth to show humility or grief, like in the book of Esther. It symbolized repentance and sorrow.
Definition: 1) mesh, sackcloth, sack, sacking 1a) sack (for grain) 1b) sackcloth 1b1) worn in mourning or humiliation 1b2) same material spread out to lie on
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: sack(-cloth, -clothes). See also: Genesis 37:34; Psalms 69:12; Psalms 30:12.
וְ/הִנֵּה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אִ֥ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
צְרוֹר
tsᵉrôwr
H6872
"bundle"
N-ms
Zeror means bundle and was a man of the tribe of Benjamin, living during the United Monarchy. He was the son of Becorath and father of Abiel, and is mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1.
Definition: bundle, parcel, pouch, bag (as packed)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bag, [idiom] bendeth, bundle, least grain, small stone. See also: Genesis 42:35; Job 14:17; Proverbs 7:20.
כַּסְפּ֖/וֹ
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms | Suff
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
בְּ/שַׂקּ֑/וֹ
saq
H8242
"sackcloth"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This term refers to a coarse cloth or sack used for mourning or carrying grain. People wore sackcloth to show humility or grief, like in the book of Esther. It symbolized repentance and sorrow.
Definition: 1) mesh, sackcloth, sack, sacking 1a) sack (for grain) 1b) sackcloth 1b1) worn in mourning or humiliation 1b2) same material spread out to lie on
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: sack(-cloth, -clothes). See also: Genesis 37:34; Psalms 69:12; Psalms 30:12.
וַ/יִּרְא֞וּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
צְרֹר֧וֹת
tsᵉrôwr
H6872
"bundle"
N-mp
Zeror means bundle and was a man of the tribe of Benjamin, living during the United Monarchy. He was the son of Becorath and father of Abiel, and is mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1.
Definition: bundle, parcel, pouch, bag (as packed)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bag, [idiom] bendeth, bundle, least grain, small stone. See also: Genesis 42:35; Job 14:17; Proverbs 7:20.
כַּסְפֵּי/הֶ֛ם
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-mp | Suff
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
וַ/אֲבִי/הֶ֖ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
וַ/יִּירָֽאוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Genesis 42:35
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- Genesis 42:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 42:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 42:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 42:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 42:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 42:35
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 42:35
- Sermons on Genesis 42:35
Context — Joseph’s Brothers Return to Canaan
33Then the man who is lord of the land said to us, ‘This is how I will know whether you are honest: Leave one brother with me, take food to relieve the hunger of your households, and go.
34But bring your youngest brother back to me so I will know that you are not spies but honest men. Then I will give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the land.’”
35As they began emptying their sacks, there in each man’s sack was his bag of silver! And when they and their father saw the bags of silver, they were dismayed.
36Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!” 37Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 43:21 | But when we came to the place we lodged for the night, we opened our sacks and, behold, each of us found his silver in the mouth of his sack! It was the full amount of our silver, and we have brought it back with us. |
| 2 | Genesis 43:12 | Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. |
| 3 | Genesis 43:15 | So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurried down to Egypt and stood before Joseph. |
| 4 | Genesis 42:27–28 | At the place where they lodged for the night, one of them opened his sack to get feed for his donkey, and he saw his silver in the mouth of the sack. “My silver has been returned!” he said to his brothers. “It is here in my sack.” Their hearts sank, and trembling, they turned to one another and said, “What is this that God has done to us?” |
Genesis 42:35 Summary
[This verse tells us that when the brothers opened their sacks, they found the money they had paid for the grain inside, which made them very upset and worried, as they thought they would be in trouble for stealing, as mentioned in Genesis 42:35. This event shows that God is in control of all things, even when we do not understand what is happening, as seen in Romans 8:28. The brothers' reaction also highlights their fear of the lord of the land and their desire to do what is right, as seen in Genesis 42:33-34. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can have peace and confidence, even in uncertain circumstances, as demonstrated in the story of Joseph, where God used the brothers' actions to ultimately bring about their salvation, as recorded in Genesis 50:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the brothers dismayed when they found the bags of silver in their sacks?
The brothers were dismayed because they thought they had been falsely accused of stealing, as indicated in Genesis 42:35, and this discovery made them fear for their lives and the safety of their brother Simeon, as mentioned in Genesis 42:34.
What does this event reveal about the character of the brothers?
This event shows that the brothers were honest men, as they were upset by the discovery of the silver in their sacks, and it also highlights their fear of the lord of the land, as seen in Genesis 42:33-34, which contrasts with their past deceitful actions, such as selling Joseph into slavery, as recorded in Genesis 37:23-28.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Joseph?
This verse is a part of the larger narrative of Joseph's life, as seen in Genesis 37-50, and it sets the stage for the brothers' return to Egypt with Benjamin, which ultimately leads to Joseph's revelation of his identity to his brothers, as told in Genesis 45:1-15.
What can we learn from the brothers' reaction to the bags of silver?
We can learn that God is sovereign over all events, even when we do not understand them, as seen in Romans 8:28, and that He can use unexpected circumstances to bring about His plans, as demonstrated in the story of Joseph, where God used the brothers' actions to ultimately bring about the salvation of the Israelites, as recorded in Genesis 50:20.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with unexpected and seemingly unjust circumstances, and what can I learn from the brothers' reaction in this verse?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty in my life, even when I do not understand the events that are unfolding, as seen in the story of Joseph?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's plan, even when it seems unclear or uncertain, as the brothers did in Genesis 42:35?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's sovereignty in this verse to my own life, and what are some practical steps I can take to trust Him more fully?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 42:35
And it came to pass, as they emptied their sacks,.... Both those in which were the corn they had bought, and those in which were their provender for their cattle, and provision for themselves: that,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 42:35
And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid. As they emptied their sacks.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 42:35
i.e. Their fear returned upon them with more violence, having now more leisure to consider things, and their wise and experienced father suggesting new matters to them, which might more deeply affect them.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 42:35
Genesis 42:35 And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man’ s bundle of money [was] in his sack: and when [both] they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.Ver. 35. And it came to pass as they emptied.] Calvin’ s note on this text is, that Joseph was misunderstood, and ill-advised; for that intending to help his father, by sending back his money, he grieved and frighted him. But this might be Jacob’ s fault more than Joseph’ s. We many times mistake God himself, through self-guiltiness, as if he meant to kill us with kindness, which is a great unthankfulness. See my "Love Tokens," p. 32.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 42:35
Verse 35. As they emptied their sacks] See Clarke on Genesis 42:27.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 42:35
35. And it came to pass, &c.] This verse, interposed between the brethren’s report and their father’s reply, seems to emphasize the difficulty of their position; the money has been returned, and Simeon is a prisoner.
Sermons on Genesis 42:35
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(Genesis) Genesis 42:29-38 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob and his sons in the land of Canaan. The brothers return to their father and tell him about their encounter with the man w |
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Our Daily Homily - Genesis Part 2 by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the resilience and faith of Joseph in the face of adversity, contrasting his virtuous choices with the failures of his brothers. He highlights how God uses tr |
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Letter 115 by James Bourne | James Bourne, in a letter to M. C. B., discusses the narrow path to life and the rarity of finding it, especially in higher social circles. He acknowledges the presence of hypocris |