Genesis 42:27

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it [was] in his sack's mouth.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But at camp that night, as one of them opened his pack to give fodder to his donkey, he noticed his money - there it was, just inside his pack.

Berean Standard Bible:

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.

American Standard Version:

And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the lodging-place, he espied his money; and, behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And as one^{H259} of them opened^{H6605} his sack^{H8242} to give^{H5414} his ass^{H2543} provender^{H4554} in the inn^{H4411}, he espied^{H7200} his money^{H3701}; for, behold, it was in his sack's^{H572} mouth^{H6310}.

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Commentary for Genesis 42:27

Genesis 42:27 is a part of the narrative concerning Joseph and his brothers, set within the broader context of the Patriarchal narratives in the Book of Genesis. This verse specifically captures a moment during the first journey of Joseph's brothers to Egypt to buy grain during a severe famine. Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by these same brothers years earlier, has risen to a position of power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh, and is in charge of the grain distribution.

The brothers, unaware of Joseph's true identity, are subjected to a series of events orchestrated by Joseph to test their integrity and repentance for their past actions. In verse 27, as the brothers stop at an inn on their return trip to Canaan, one of them discovers the money he had used to pay for the grain has been returned to him, finding it in the mouth of his sack. This moment introduces an element of mystery and fear, as the brothers are confounded by the return of the money, which they do not realize is a part of Joseph's plan.

The themes present in this verse include divine providence, the testing of character, and the unfolding of a redemptive narrative. The return of the money foreshadows the eventual reconciliation and restoration of the family, as Joseph's actions are leading towards a moment of forgiveness and reunion. Historically, this account reflects the customs of trade and hospitality in the ancient Near East, as well as the dynamics of a society dependent on the success of harvests and the perils of famine, which often necessitated travel to foreign lands to secure food. The narrative also highlights the ethical and moral challenges faced by the brothers, as they are confronted with the consequences of their past behavior, setting the stage for their moral development and transformation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H259
   There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶחָד
   Transliteration: ʼechâd
   Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
   Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,
   
2. Strong's Number: H6605
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּתַח
   Transliteration: pâthach
   Pronunciation: paw-thakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve; appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8242
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שַׂק
   Transliteration: saq
   Pronunciation: sak
   Description: from שָׁקַק; properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.); sack(-cloth, -clothes).
   
4. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2543
   There are 93 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲמוֹר
   Transliteration: chămôwr
   Pronunciation: kham-ore'
   Description: or (shortened) חֲמֹר; from חָמַר; a male ass (from its dun red); (he) ass.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4554
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִסְפּוֹא
   Transliteration: miçpôwʼ
   Pronunciation: mis-po'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to collect; fodder; provender.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4411
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָלוֹן
   Transliteration: mâlôwn
   Pronunciation: maw-lone'
   Description: from לוּן; a lodgment, i.e. caravanserai or encampment; inn, place where...lodge, lodging (place).
   
8. Strong's Number: H7200
   There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָאָה
   Transliteration: râʼâh
   Pronunciation: raw-aw'
   Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3701
   There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֶּסֶף
   Transliteration: keçeph
   Pronunciation: keh'-sef
   Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).
   
10. Strong's Number: H572
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַמְתַּחַת
    Transliteration: ʼamtachath
    Pronunciation: am-takh'-ath
    Description: from מָתַח; properly, something expansive, i.e. a bag; sack.
    
11. Strong's Number: H6310
    There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פֶּה
    Transliteration: peh
    Pronunciation: peh
    Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.