King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"No, my lord,"they replied, "your servants have come to buy food.
Berean Standard Bible:
“Not so, my lord,” they replied. “Your servants have come to buy food.
American Standard Version:
And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they said{H559} unto him, Nay, my lord{H113}, but to buy{H7666} food{H400} are thy servants{H5650} come{H935}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 37:8
- And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.
1 Samuel 26:17
- And Saul knew David's voice, and said, [Is] this thy voice, my son David? And David said, [It is] my voice, my lord, O king.
Genesis 44:9
- With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.
Genesis 27:37
- And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?
Genesis 27:29
- Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed [be] every one that curseth thee, and blessed [be] he that blesseth thee.
1 Kings 18:7
- And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, [Art] thou that my lord Elijah?
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Commentary for Genesis 42:10
Genesis 42:10 is a part of the narrative concerning the story of Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually rose to a position of power in Egypt. The historical context of this verse is set in the time of a severe famine that affected not only Egypt but also the surrounding regions, including Canaan, where Jacob and his family lived.
In this verse, the brothers of Joseph have come to Egypt to buy grain, as there is none in Canaan. They do not recognize Joseph, who has become the second-in-command to Pharaoh and is overseeing the distribution of grain. When they encounter Joseph, he recognizes them, but they do not recognize him. Joseph accuses them of being spies, to which they respond in verse 10: "Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come."
The themes present in this verse include brotherhood and reconciliation, divine providence, and the consequences of past actions. Joseph's treatment of his brothers and their inability to recognize him sets the stage for a dramatic unfolding of events that will lead to a heartfelt reconciliation. The verse also touches on the theme of famine and God's role in guiding Joseph to a position where he can save many lives, including those of his own family. This moment in the narrative is pivotal as it begins the process of Joseph testing his brothers to see if they have changed since their act of betrayal years earlier. It is a story of how God's plan can bring about redemption and restoration, even from the most dire circumstances.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H113
There are 337 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָדוֹן
Transliteration: ʼâdôwn
Pronunciation: aw-done'
Description: or (shortened) אָדֹן; from an unused root (meaning to rule); sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine); lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. - Strong's Number: H7666
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַר
Transliteration: shâbar
Pronunciation: shaw-bar'
Description: denominative from שֶׁבֶר; to deal in grain; buy, sell. - Strong's Number: H400
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹכֶל
Transliteration: ʼôkel
Pronunciation: o'-kel
Description: from אָכַל; food; eating, food, meal(-time), meat, prey, victuals. - Strong's Number: H5650
There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶבֶד
Transliteration: ʻebed
Pronunciation: eh'-bed
Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.