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Remember, the man said, ‘You won’t see my face again unless your brother is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we will not go down, for the man said to us, ‘You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we will not go; for the man told us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But if thou wilt not send <i>him</i>, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother <i>be</i> with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But if you will not send <i>him,</i> we will not go down; for the man said to us, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother <i>is</i> with you.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you do not send <i>him,</i> we will not go down; for the man said to us, ‘You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But if you do not send him, we will not go down; for the man said to us, &#8216You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But if you do not send <i>him,</i> we will not go down; for the man said to us, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But if you do not send <i>him</i>, we will not go down; for the man said to us, ‘You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we will not go down there; for the man said to us, ‘You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we will not go, for the man said to us, ‘You will not see me again unless your brother is with you.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we will not go, for the man said to us, &#8216You will not see me again unless your brother is with you.&#8217"&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down; for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If you won't let him go, we won't go. The man said to us, 'You won't be allowed to see me again unless your brother is with you.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you are not willing, we will not go, because the man told us we would not be admitted to his presence unless our brother was with us." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But if you don't send him, we're not going, because the man told us, 'You'll never see my face unless your brother is with you.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we will not go; for the man told us, ?You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we won't go down there because the man said to us, 'You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but if you will not send him, we will not go down, for the man said to us, 'You may not see my face unless your brother is with you.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down, for the man said to us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but if you don’t send him, we won’t go down, for the man said to us, ‘You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and if you are not sending—we do not go down, for the man said to us, You do not see my face without your brother [being] with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and if thou art not sending -- we do not go down, for the man said unto us, Ye do not see my face without your brother being with you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if thou art not sending, we will not go down, for the man said to us, Ye shall not see my face except your brother is with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But if thou wilt not, we will not go: for the man, as we have often said, declared unto us, saying: You shall not see my face without your youngest brother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if you are not willing, we will not go. For the man, as we have often said, declared to us, saying: ‘You will not see my face without your youngest brother.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But if you are not willing, we will not go down, because the man told us, ‘You shall not see me unless your brother is with you.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but if you will not send him, we will not go down, for the man said to us, ‘You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.’”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if you will not send him, we will not go down; for the man said to us, You shall not see my face except your brother is with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if you do not send, we are not going down, because of what the man said to us: ‘You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.’<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />but if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down, for the man said unto us: Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />but if thou send not our brother with us, we will not go: for the man spoke to us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, unless your younger brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/43-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11118" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">The Return to Egypt with Benjamin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>If you will send our brother with us, we will go down and buy food for you. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ê·nə·ḵā (Adv:: 2ms) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">you will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: mə·šal·lê·aḥ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">send him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">we will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: nê·rêḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To come or go down, descend. ">go;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- To, into, towards. ">us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">‘You will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ṯir·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">see</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ā·nay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">my face</a> <a href="/hebrew/1115.htm" title="1115: bil·tî (Prep) -- Constructive feminine of balah; properly, a failure of, i.e. not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.">again unless</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">is with you.’”</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>“Why did you bring this trouble upon me?” Israel asked. “Why did you tell the man you had another brother?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-20.htm">Genesis 42:20</a></span><br />Then bring your youngest brother to me so that your words can be verified, that you may not die.” And to this they consented.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-38.htm">Genesis 42:38</a></span><br />But Jacob replied, “My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If any harm comes to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-23.htm">Genesis 44:23</a></span><br />But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-26.htm">Genesis 44:26</a></span><br />But we answered, ‘We cannot go down there unless our younger brother goes with us. So if our younger brother is not with us, we cannot see the man.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-2.htm">Genesis 42:2</a></span><br />“Look,” he added, “I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9-11</a></span><br />Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. / You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own. / And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3-4</a></span><br />“I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. / I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Genesis 47:12</a></span><br />Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></span><br />Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-16.htm">Deuteronomy 6:16</a></span><br />Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32-33</a></span><br />And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!” / But Saul replied, “You cannot go out against this Philistine to fight him. You are just a boy, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-4.htm">2 Kings 7:4</a></span><br />If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a></span><br />Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But if you will not send him, we will not go down: for the man said to us, You shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.</p><p class="hdg">will not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-38.htm">Genesis 42:38</a></b></br> And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-26.htm">Genesis 44:26</a></b></br> And we said, We cannot go down: if our youngest brother be with us, then will we go down: for we may not see the man's face, except our youngest brother <i>be</i> with us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></b></br> Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/43-3.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/43-3.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/43-4.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/genesis/43-3.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/genesis/43-4.htm">We'll</a> <a href="/genesis/43-4.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/genesis/43-4.htm">You'll</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/43-10.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/genesis/44-23.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/genesis/43-8.htm">We'll</a> <a href="/exodus/4-13.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-5.htm">You'll</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 43</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-1.htm">Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Joseph entertains his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">They discover their fears to the steward.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Joseph makes them a feast.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/43.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/43.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But if you will not send him,</b><br>This phrase reflects the urgency and necessity of sending Benjamin to Egypt. The brothers are speaking to their father, Jacob, emphasizing the critical nature of the situation. In the broader context of Genesis, this moment is pivotal as it tests Jacob's faith and trust in God. The reluctance to send Benjamin is rooted in Jacob's fear of losing another son, as he believes he lost Joseph. This highlights the theme of fear versus faith, a recurring theme throughout the Bible.<p><b>we will not go;</b><br>The brothers' refusal to return to Egypt without Benjamin underscores the seriousness of the Egyptian official's (Joseph's) command. It also reflects the dire circumstances of the famine, which forces the family to comply with the demands despite their fears. This moment is a turning point that propels the narrative forward, leading to the eventual reconciliation and revelation of Joseph's identity.<p><b>for the man told us,</b><br>"The man" refers to Joseph, who is unrecognized by his brothers. This anonymity is significant as it allows Joseph to test his brothers' character and repentance. The use of "the man" instead of Joseph's name adds to the dramatic irony, as the reader knows Joseph's identity while the brothers do not. This situation is a type of Christ, where Jesus is often unrecognized by those He came to save.<p><b>‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’”</b><br>This condition set by Joseph is crucial for the unfolding of God's plan for Jacob's family. It forces the brothers to confront their past actions and the consequences of selling Joseph into slavery. The phrase "see my face" is a Hebraic expression indicating favor and acceptance, similar to seeking God's face in prayer. The requirement to bring Benjamin is a test of the brothers' integrity and unity, foreshadowing the eventual reconciliation and restoration of the family. This mirrors the biblical theme of redemption and the necessity of coming to God on His terms, paralleling the New Testament call to approach God through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>One of Jacob's sons, who takes a leadership role among his brothers. In <a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Genesis 43</a>, he pledges to ensure Benjamin's safety on their journey to Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The patriarch of the family, who is initially reluctant to send his youngest son, Benjamin, to Egypt due to fear of losing him as he lost Joseph.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jacob, whose presence is required by the Egyptian ruler (Joseph, unbeknownst to his brothers) to prove the brothers' honesty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The governor of Egypt, who is actually their brother, though they do not recognize him. He demands to see Benjamin to test his brothers' integrity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph has risen to power and where the brothers must go to buy grain during the famine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Judah's willingness to take responsibility for Benjamin's safety is a model of leadership and accountability. Believers are called to take responsibility for their actions and the well-being of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>Jacob's reluctance to send Benjamin reflects a struggle with trust. Christians are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances are uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_reconciliation.htm">Family Dynamics and Reconciliation</a></b><br>The account highlights the complexities of family relationships and the potential for reconciliation. Believers are encouraged to seek peace and restoration in their own families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The brothers' journey to Egypt is an act of faith, trusting that God will provide for their needs. Christians are called to step out in faith, trusting in God's provision and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_43.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 43</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_suffering.htm">Why does God allow injustice and suffering to persist?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_innocents_suffer_if_god_is_just.htm">Job 34:10 - If God never does wrong, why do the innocent still suffer without clear divine intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_christianity_begin_and_grow.htm">How did Christianity originate and develop initially?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you will not</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵינְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">send him,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׁלֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šal·lê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go;</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵרֵ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(nê·rêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֞ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">told</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">us,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֵ֙ינוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘You will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">see</span><br /><span class="heb">תִרְא֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯir·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my face</span><br /><span class="heb">פָנַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again unless</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּלְתִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bil·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1115.htm">Strong's 1115: </a> </span><span class="str2">A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיכֶ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is with you.’”</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתְּכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/43-5.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:5 But if you'll not send him we'll (Gen. 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