King James Version:
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And he said, Peace [be] to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Stop worrying," he replied, "don't be afraid. Your God and the God of your father put treasure in your packs. As for your money - I was the one who received it."Then he brought Shim'on out to them.
Berean Standard Bible:
“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
American Standard Version:
And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he said{H559}, Peace{H7965} be to you, fear{H3372} not: your God{H430}, and the God{H430} of your father{H1}, hath given{H5414} you treasure{H4301} in your sacks{H572}: I had{H935} your money{H3701}. And he brought{H3318} Simeon{H8095} out unto them.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 42:24
- And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.
John 20:26
- ¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: [then] came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace [be] unto you.
John 14:27
- Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Luke 10:5
- And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.
Luke 24:36
- ¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.
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?
John 20:19
- ¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first [day] of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you.
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Commentary for Genesis 43:23
Genesis 43:23 is a verse that captures a moment of relief and reconciliation within the narrative of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. The historical context of this verse is set during the period when the sons of Jacob, the patriarch of the Israelites, travel to Egypt to buy grain during a severe famine. Unbeknownst to them, the Egyptian official they are dealing with is their brother Joseph, whom they had sold into slavery years earlier.
In this verse, the official—Joseph—speaks to his brothers, reassuring them with the words, "Peace be to you, fear not." This phrase reflects a common ancient Near Eastern greeting that conveys a sense of safety and well-being. Joseph's statement is significant because it not only offers hospitality and goodwill but also acknowledges the God of his brothers as the source of their blessings. The mention of "your God, and the God of your father" indicates a recognition of the shared faith between Joseph and his brothers, despite the years of separation and the apparent cultural assimilation Joseph has undergone in Egypt.
The reference to the "treasure in your sacks" alludes to the previous incident where Joseph had his steward plant his own silver cup in Benjamin's sack, as a test for his brothers. By saying, "I had your money," Joseph reveals that he is the one who returned their payment for the grain on their first visit, a sign of his ongoing concern for them. This act of generosity is coupled with the dramatic revelation of Simeon, who had been held in Egypt as a guarantee of the brothers' return. The release of Simeon is a tangible demonstration of Joseph's forgiveness and sets the stage for the eventual full disclosure of his identity to his brothers.
The themes present in this verse include divine providence, family reconciliation, and the test of faith. Joseph's words and actions reflect his understanding that God's hand is guiding the events that have brought his family back together. The verse also highlights the themes of hospitality and the importance of familial bonds, which are central to the narrative and to the cultural values of the time. Through this interaction, the narrative begins to unfold the process of forgiveness and restoration that will ultimately lead to the reunion of Joseph with his father Jacob and the settlement of the family in Egypt, setting the stage for the subsequent events in the book of Exodus.
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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: H7965
There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹם
Transliteration: shâlôwm
Pronunciation: shaw-lome'
Description: or שָׁלֹם; from שָׁלַם; safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace; [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. - 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). - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - 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: 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. - Strong's Number: H4301
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטְמוֹן
Transliteration: maṭmôwn
Pronunciation: mat-mone'
Description: or מַטְמֹן; or מַטְמֻן; from טָמַן; a secret storehouse; hence, a secreted valuable (buried); generally money; hidden riches, (hid) treasure(-s). - 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. - 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. - 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: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - Strong's Number: H8095
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁמְעוֹן
Transliteration: Shimʻôwn
Pronunciation: shim-one'
Description: from שָׁמַע; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him; Simeon.