Genesis 43:25

Verse

Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they made ready the present against Joseph’s coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

Bible in Basic English

And they got ready the things for Joseph before he came in the middle of the day: for word was given to them that they were to have a meal there.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But they made ready the presents, against Joseph came at noon: for they had heard that they should eat bread there.

Free Bible Version

They got their gifts ready for when Joseph would come at noon, because they had found out that they were going to eat there.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they made ready their present against Ioseph came at noone, (for they heard say, that they should eate bread there)

King James (Authorized) Version

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

One Unity Resource Bible

They prepared the present for Joseph [May he add]’s coming at noon, for they sh'ma ·heard obeyed· that they should eat bread there.

Translation for Translators

He told them that they were going to eat with Joseph at noon. So the men prepared their gifts to give to Joseph when he arrived.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They prepared the gifts for Joseph's coming at noon, for they had heard that they would eat there.

Noah Webster Bible

And they made ready the present against Joseph should come at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

World English Bible

They prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.

Young's Literal Translation

and they prepare the present until the coming of Joseph at noon, for they have heard that there they do eat bread.

Context

Joseph’s Hospitality to His Brothers

²⁴And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.²⁵Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.²⁶When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

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Summary

In this verse, Joseph's brothers are welcomed into his house and presented with gifts. This act of hospitality and generosity from Joseph towards his brothers reflects a significant moment of reconciliation and forgiveness in their tumultuous relationship. It also foreshadows the eventual reunion and restoration of the family. The gifts given symbolize not only Joseph's goodwill but also his desire to bless and provide for his family, showcasing his compassion and grace despite the past betrayals.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And when Joseph came home,.... In order to dine, it being noontime: they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house; everyone took a part of it in his hand, and brought it to Joseph in the parlour where he was, and delivered it to him as a present from their father, or from themselves, or it may be as from both: and bowed themselves to him to the earth; in the most prostrate and humble manner, now again fulfilling his dream, and more completely than before, for now all his eleven brethren were together, signified by the eleven stars in the dream, that made obeisance to him, see Gen 37:9.