King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Therefore, I beg you, let your servant stay as a slave to my lord instead of the boy, and let the boy go up with his brothers.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now please let your servant stay here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy. Let him return with his brothers.
American Standard Version:
Now therefore, let thy servant, I pray thee, abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant{H5650} abide{H3427} instead of the lad{H5288} a bondman{H5650} to my lord{H113}; and let the lad{H5288} go up{H5927} with his brethren{H251}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 John 3:16
- Hereby perceive we the love [of God], because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down [our] lives for the brethren.
Hebrews 7:22
- By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
Romans 5:7
- For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
Romans 5:10
- For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Romans 9:3
- For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
Exodus 32:32
- Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.
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Commentary for Genesis 44:33
Genesis 44:33 is a pivotal moment in the narrative of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and eventually rose to a position of power in Egypt. The verse is part of the climax of the story, where Joseph's brothers, having come to Egypt to buy grain during a famine, are confronted with a situation orchestrated by Joseph to test their integrity and loyalty. Unbeknownst to them, Joseph is the Egyptian official they are dealing with.
In this verse, Judah, one of Joseph's brothers, pleads with the official (Joseph) to allow their youngest brother, Benjamin, to return to their father, Jacob, in Canaan. Judah offers himself as a substitute to remain in Egypt as a bondman in place of Benjamin. This offer is significant because it demonstrates a profound transformation in Judah and his brothers since the time they sold Joseph into slavery. It reflects their newfound sense of brotherhood, responsibility, and the pain of potentially causing their father further grief by returning home without Benjamin.
The themes present in this verse include loyalty, self-sacrifice, repentance, and family unity. Historically, this moment marks a turning point in the relationship between Joseph and his brothers, as it leads to the eventual reconciliation and reunion of the family. It also highlights the themes of divine providence and forgiveness, as Joseph's earlier dreams of his family bowing down to him are fulfilled in a way that leads to restoration rather than retribution. This verse is a powerful testament to the transformative power of forgiveness and the enduring bonds of family, which are central to the narrative of Genesis and the broader biblical narrative.
*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: 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: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - Strong's Number: H5288
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַעַר
Transliteration: naʻar
Pronunciation: nah'-ar
Description: from נָעַר; (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age); babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). - 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: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.