King James Version:
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And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money [was] in his sack: and when [both] they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Next, as they emptied their packs, there was each man's bag of money in his pack; and when they and their father saw their bags of money, they became afraid.
Berean Standard Bible:
As they began emptying their sacks, there in each man’s sack was his bag of silver! And when they and their father saw the bags of silver, they were dismayed.
American Standard Version:
And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man’s bundle of money was in his sack: and when they and their father saw their bundles of money, they were afraid.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And it came to pass as they emptied{H7324} their sacks{H8242}, that, behold, every man's{H376} bundle{H6872} of money{H3701} was in his sack{H8242}: and when both they and their father{H1} saw{H7200} the bundles{H6872} of money{H3701}, they were afraid{H3372}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 43:21
- And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, [every] man's money [was] in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.
Genesis 43:15
- ¶ And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
Genesis 43:12
- And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry [it] again in your hand; peradventure it [was] an oversight:
Genesis 42:27
- 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.
Genesis 42:28
- And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, [it is] even in my sack: and their heart failed [them], and they were afraid, saying one to another, What [is] this [that] God hath done unto us?
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Commentary for Genesis 42:35
Genesis 42:35 is a part of the narrative concerning Joseph and his brothers in the book of Genesis. The historical context of this verse is set within the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually rose to power in Egypt.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Providence:** The return of the money in the sacks can be seen as an act of God's providence, hinting at a larger plan that is unfolding, which will ultimately lead to the reconciliation of Joseph with his family.
2. **Guilt and Consequences:** The brothers' fear upon discovering the money in their sacks reflects their guilt over their past treatment of Joseph and their apprehension about potential repercussions.
3. **Family Dynamics:** The incident underscores the complex relationships within the family of Jacob (Israel), particularly the tension between Joseph and his brothers.
4. **Testing:** The return of the money can also be interpreted as a test of the brothers' integrity and character, as they are put in a situation where they must return to Egypt and face the consequences of their actions.
**Historical Context:**
The verse is part of a larger story that takes place during the patriarchal period, when the ancestors of the Israelite people lived in Canaan and Egypt. This period is characterized by the establishment of covenantal relationships between God and the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
During a famine, Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy grain. Unbeknownst to them, the Egyptian official in charge of the grain supply is their brother Joseph, whom they had sold into slavery years earlier. This verse occurs during the brothers' first journey to Egypt, where they interact with Joseph without recognizing him.
The discovery of the money in their sacks after leaving Egypt sets the stage for further developments in the narrative, as the brothers must return to Egypt and eventually confront their past actions, leading to a dramatic family reunion and the fulfillment of Joseph's dreams of dominion over his brothers.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7324
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּק
Transliteration: rûwq
Pronunciation: rook
Description: a primitive root; to pour out (literally or figuratively), i.e. empty; [idiom] arm, cast out, draw (out), (make) empty, pour forth (out). - 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). - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H6872
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צְרוֹר
Transliteration: tsᵉrôwr
Pronunciation: tser-ore'
Description: or (shorter) צְרֹר; from צָרַר; a parcel (as packed up); also a kernel or particle (as if a package); bag, [idiom] bendeth, bundle, least grain, small stone. - 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). - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - 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. - Strong's Number: H3372
There are 305 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרֵא
Transliteration: yârêʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-ray'
Description: a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten; affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing).