Genesis 43:29
Looking up, Joseph saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and asked, "Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?" Then he said, "May God be gracious to you, my son."
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younr brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
KJV1611 – Modern English
And he lifted his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom you spoke to me? And he said, God be gracious to you, my son.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And he lifted up{H5375} his eyes,{H5869} and saw{H7200} Benjamin{H1144} his brother,{H251} his mother's{H517} son,{H1121} and said,{H559} Is this your youngest{H6996} brother,{H251} of whom ye spake{H559} unto me? And he said,{H559} God{H430} be gracious{H2603} unto thee, my son.{H1121}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And he lifted up{H5375}{(H8799)} his eyes{H5869}, and saw{H7200}{(H8799)} his brother{H251} Benjamin{H1144}, his mother's{H517} son{H1121}, and said{H559}{(H8799)}, Is this your younger{H6996} brother{H251}, of whom ye spake{H559}{(H8804)} unto me? And he said{H559}{(H8799)}, God{H430} be gracious{H2603}{(H8799)} unto thee, my son{H1121}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And he lyfte vp his eyes and behelde his brother Ben Iamin his mothers sonne and sayde: is this youre yongest brother of whome ye sayde vnto me? And sayde: God be mercyfull vnto ye my sonne.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And he lift vp his eyes, and sawe his brother Ben Iamin his mothers sonne, and saide: Is this youre yongest brother, that ye tolde me of? And he sayde morouer: God be mercifull vnto the my sonne.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And he lifting vp his eyes, beheld his brother Beniamin his mothers sonne, and sayde, Is this your yonger brother, of whome ye tolde me? And he said, God be merciful vnto thee, my sone.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And he lifting vp his eyes, behelde his brother Beniamin his mothers sonne, and sayd: is this your younger brother of whom ye spake vnto me? And he said: God be mercyfull vnto thee my sonne.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, [Is] this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
Webster's Bible (1833)
He lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?" He said, "God be gracious to you, my son."
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And he lifteth up his eyes, and seeth Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and saith, `Is this your young brother, of whom ye have spoken unto me?' and he saith, `God favour thee, my son.'
American Standard Version (1901)
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
American Standard Version (1901)
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Then Joseph's heart went out to his brother, and he went quickly into his room, for he was overcome with weeping.
World English Bible (2000)
He lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?" He said, "God be gracious to you, my son."
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said,“Is this your youngest brother, whom you told me about?” Then he said,“May God be gracious to you, my son.”
Referenced Verses
- Num 6:25 : 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
- Gen 42:13 : 13 And they said, 'Your servants are twelve brothers, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan. The youngest is now with our father, and one is no longer alive.'
- Gen 45:8 : 8 So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me like a father to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and a ruler throughout Egypt.
- Gen 30:22-24 : 22 Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb. 23 She conceived and gave birth to a son and said, 'God has taken away my disgrace.' 24 She named him Joseph and said, 'May the LORD add another son to me.'
- Gen 35:17-18 : 17 During her hard labor, the midwife said to her, "Don’t be afraid, for you have another son!" 18 As her life was slipping away, because she was dying, she named him Ben-Oni, but his father called him Benjamin.
- Gen 42:11 : 11 We are all sons of one man. We are honest men; your servants are not spies.'
- Josh 7:19 : 19 Then Joshua said to Achan, "My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and give Him praise. Tell me now what you have done; do not hide it from me."
- 2 Chr 29:11 : 11 My sons, do not be negligent now, for the LORD has chosen you to stand in His presence, to serve Him, and to minister to Him, and to burn incense.
- Ps 67:1 : 1 For the choir director, with stringed instruments: a psalm, a song.
- Ps 111:4 : 4 He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
- Ps 112:4 : 4 Light shines in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
- Ps 133:1-2 : 1 A song of ascents by David: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down onto the collar of his robes.
- Isa 30:19 : 19 O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you.
- Isa 33:2 : 2 LORD, be gracious to us! We have waited for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in times of distress.
- Mal 1:9 : 9 Now plead with God to be gracious to us. Will he accept you? This offering came from your hands. How can he be pleased with you? says the LORD of Hosts.
- Matt 9:2 : 2 Some people brought to him a paralyzed man lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, 'Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.'
- Matt 9:22 : 22 Jesus turned and saw her. 'Take courage, daughter,' he said, 'your faith has healed you.' And the woman was healed at that moment.
- Mark 10:24 : 24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 'Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!'
- 1 Tim 1:2 : 2 to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Heb 13:1 : 1 Let brotherly love continue.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Gen 43:13-153 verses83%
13 Take your brother also, and get up and return to the man.
14 May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.
15 So the men took the gifts, double the amount of silver, and Benjamin. They got up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
- Gen 45:12-154 verses79%
12 Look, your own eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin can see that it is my own mouth speaking to you.
13 Tell my father about all the honor that I have in Egypt and everything you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.
14 Then he threw himself on the neck of his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept on his neck.
15 Joseph kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward, his brothers talked with him.
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30 Joseph was deeply moved at the sight of his brother and hurried out to find a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept there.
- Gen 43:27-282 verses76%
27 He greeted them and asked, "How is your father, the old man you told me about? Is he still alive?"
28 They replied, "Your servant our father is well. He is still alive." And they bowed down, prostrating themselves before him.
- Gen 50:17-182 verses75%
17 'This is what you are to say to Joseph: “Please forgive the transgressions of your brothers and their sin, for they treated you so badly.” Now, please forgive the transgressions of the servants of the God of your father.' Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
18 Then his brothers also came, bowed down before him, and said, 'We are your servants.'
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5 When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, 'Who are these with you?' Jacob replied, 'They are the children whom God has graciously given to your servant.'
- Gen 48:8-125 verses74%
8 When Israel saw Joseph’s sons, he asked, 'Who are these?'
9 Joseph said to his father, 'They are my sons whom God has given to me here.' Israel said, 'Bring them to me, please, so I may bless them.'
10 Now Israel’s eyes were failing due to old age—he could not see well. Joseph brought the boys near to him, and he kissed them and embraced them.
11 Israel said to Joseph, 'I never expected to see your face again, but now God has even let me see your children.'
12 Joseph removed the boys from Israel’s knees and bowed down with his face to the ground.
- Gen 45:3-42 verses74%
3 Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?' But his brothers could not answer him because they were so shocked and dismayed by his presence.
4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, 'Please come closer to me.' They came closer, and he said, 'I am Joseph, your brother, the one you sold into Egypt.'
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8 'What do you mean by all these camps I met?' Esau inquired. Jacob replied, 'To find favor in the eyes of my lord.'
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23 But you said to your servants, 'If your youngest brother does not come down with you, you will not see my face again.'
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36 Their father Jacob said to them, 'You have deprived me of my children! Joseph is gone; Simeon is gone; and now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is against me!'
- Gen 43:6-72 verses73%
6 Israel said, “Why did you bring this trouble on me by telling the man that you had another brother?”
7 They replied, “The man kept asking us about ourselves and our family, saying, ‘Is your father still alive? Do you have another brother?’ We simply answered his questions. How could we have known he would say, ‘Bring your brother down here’?”
- Gen 44:20-212 verses72%
20 And we answered my lord, 'We have an aged father, and there is a young son born to him in his old age. His brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother's children, and his father loves him.'"
21 Then you said to your servants, 'Bring him down to me so that I may set my eyes on him.'"
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23 He said, "Peace be with you. Do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your silver." Then he brought Simeon out to them.
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29 Joseph readied his chariot and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.
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28 He said to his brothers, 'My money has been returned! Look, it is here in my sack.' Their hearts sank, and trembling, they turned to one another, saying, 'What is this that God has done to us?'