Genesis 44:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

But you said to your servants, If your youngest brother does not come with you, you will not see my face again.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

But you told us, ‘If your youngest brother doesn't come with you, you won't see me again.’

Geneva Bible 1599

Then saydest thou vnto thy seruants, Except your yonger brother come downe with you, looke in my face no more.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

You said to your servants, ‘Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will see my face no more.’

Translation for Translators

But you told us, ‘If your youngest brother does not come back with you, I will not let you see me again!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then you said to your servants, 'Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.'

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

You said to your servants, ‘Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will see my face no more.’

Young's Literal Translation

and thou sayest unto thy servants, If your young brother come not down with you, ye add not to see my face.

Context

Judah Pleads for Benjamin

²²So we said to my lord, ‘The boy cannot leave his father. If he were to leave, his father would die.’²³But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’

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Summary

In this verse, Judah is speaking to Joseph, offering himself as a substitute for his brother Benjamin who was accused of theft. Judah's selfless act demonstrates a significant change in character from his previous actions, showing a willingness to protect and sacrifice for his family. This moment foreshadows Judah's future role as a leader among his brothers and the tribe of Judah in Israel. Ultimately, this verse highlights themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the importance of familial loyalty in the narrative of Joseph and his brothers.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thou saidst unto thy servants,.... In answer to the representation of things made by them, and notwithstanding that: except your youngest brother come down with you, you shall see my face no more; which though not before related in the discourse, which passed between Joseph and his brethren, in express terms, yet might be justly inferred from what he said; nay, might be expressed in so many words, though not recorded, and as it seems plainly it was, as appears from Gen 43:3.

Genesis 44:23

Judah Pleads for Benjamin

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Berean Standard Bible

But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

But you said to your servants, If your youngest brother does not come with you, you will not see my face again.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

But you told us, ‘If your youngest brother doesn't come with you, you won't see me again.’

Geneva Bible 1599

Then saydest thou vnto thy seruants, Except your yonger brother come downe with you, looke in my face no more.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

You said to your servants, ‘Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will see my face no more.’

Translation for Translators

But you told us, ‘If your youngest brother does not come back with you, I will not let you see me again!’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then you said to your servants, 'Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.'

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

You said to your servants, ‘Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will see my face no more.’

Young's Literal Translation

and thou sayest unto thy servants, If your young brother come not down with you, ye add not to see my face.