Scripture · Old Testament
Genesis 43:25
Genesis 43:25 is verse 25 of Genesis chapter 43, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
King James Version
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
World English Bible
They prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
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Genesis 43:23–27 · Berean Standard Bible
23 “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.
24 And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.
25 Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.
27 He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Genesis 43:11Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
Genesis 43:16When Joseph saw Benjamin with his brothers, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and prepare it, for they shall dine with me at noon.”