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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/43.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Israel asked, &#8220Why did you bring this trouble on me by telling the man you had another brother?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/43.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Why were you so cruel to me?” Jacob moaned. “Why did you tell him you had another brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly as to tell the man that you had another brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Why did you bring this trouble upon me?” Israel asked. “Why did you tell the man you had another brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye <i>so</i> ill with me, <i>as</i> to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Israel said, “Why did you deal <i>so</i> wrongfully with me <i>as</i> to tell the man whether you had still <i>another</i> brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly, by telling the man whether you still had <i>another</i> brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Israel said, &#8220Why did you treat me so badly by telling the man whether you still had another brother?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly by telling the man whether you still had <i>another</i> brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly by telling the man whether you still had <i>another</i> brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Israel (Jacob) said, “Why did you treat me so badly by telling the man that you had <i>another</i> brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Why have you caused me so much trouble? ” Israel asked. “Why did you tell the man that you had another brother? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Why did you cause me so much trouble?&#8221 Israel asked. &#8220Why did you tell the man that you had another brother?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jacob asked, "Why did you cause me so much trouble by telling the governor you had another brother?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Israel asked, "Why have you made trouble for me by telling the man you had another brother?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jacob said, "Why did you cause me so much trouble by telling the man that you had another brother?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Israel replied, "Why did you make all this trouble by telling the man that you have another brother?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Why did you bring this trouble upon me?? Israel asked. ?Why did you tell the man you had another brother??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Israel said, "Why did you bring this trouble on me by telling the man you had one more brother?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Israel said, "Why did you bring this trouble on me by telling the man that you had another brother?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Israel said, Why dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly, telling the man that you had another brother?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Israel says, “Why did you do evil to me, by declaring to the man that you had yet a brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Israel saith, 'Why did ye evil to me, by declaring to the man that ye had yet a brother?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Israel will say, For what did ye evil to me to announce to the man to be yet a brother to you?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Israel said to them: You have done this for my misery in that you told him you had also another brother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Israel said to them, “You have done this for my misery, in that you revealed to him that you also had another brother.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Israel demanded, “Why did you bring this trouble on me by telling the man that you had another brother?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly as to tell the man that you had another brother?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then their father Israel said to them, Why did you cause me this displeasure, as to tell the man whether you had another brother?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Israel, their father, said to them, “Why did you afflict me and tell the man that you surely have a brother?”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Israel said: 'Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Israel said, Why did ye harm me, inasmuch as ye told the man that ye had a brother?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/43-6.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=11127" 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">5</span>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="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: lā·māh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: hă·rê·‘ō·ṯem (V-Hifil-Perf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">did you bring this trouble</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">upon me?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: lə·hag·gîḏ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be conspicuous. ">“Why did you tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lā·’îš (Prep-l, 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/5750.htm" title="5750: ha·‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">you had another</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’āḥ (N-ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother?”</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>They replied, “The man questioned us in detail about ourselves and our family: ‘Is your father still alive? Do you have another brother?’ And we answered him accordingly. How could we possibly know that he would say, ‘Bring your brother here’?”…<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/42-36.htm">Genesis 42:36</a></span><br />Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Genesis 44:16</a></span><br />“What can we say to my lord?” Judah replied. “How can we plead? How can we justify ourselves? God has exposed the iniquity of your servants. We are now my lord’s slaves—both we and the one who was found with the cup.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Genesis 45:26-28</a></span><br />“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them. / However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. / “Enough!” declared Israel. “My son Joseph is still alive! I will go to see him before I die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-33.htm">Genesis 37:33-35</a></span><br />His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” / Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-4.htm">Genesis 42:4</a></span><br />But Jacob did not send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, “I am afraid that harm might befall him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-1.htm">Genesis 42:1-2</a></span><br />When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you staring at one another?” / “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/44-18.htm">Genesis 44:18-34</a></span><br />Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself. / My lord asked his servants, ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’ / And we answered, ‘We have an elderly father and a younger brother, the child of his old age. The boy’s brother is dead. He is the only one of his mother’s sons left, and his father loves him.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-3.htm">Genesis 45:3-5</a></span><br />Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence. / Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a></span><br />As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a></span><br />And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Israel said, Why dealt you so ill with me, as to tell the man whether you had yet a brother?</p><p class="hdg">no references listed for this verse.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/4-12.htm">Badly</a> <a href="/genesis/37-33.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/genesis/42-38.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/genesis/42-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/42-16.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/genesis/34-31.htm">Treat</a> <a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/genesis/40-7.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/genesis/42-33.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/20-15.htm">Badly</a> <a href="/genesis/49-7.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/genesis/49-23.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/genesis/48-1.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/genesis/43-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/7-13.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-2.htm">Treat</a> <a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/exodus/4-18.htm">Whether</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>“Why did you bring this trouble upon me?”</b><br>In this passage, Israel, also known as Jacob, expresses his distress over the situation with his sons and the Egyptian ruler, who is Joseph, though they do not yet recognize him. This reflects Jacob's ongoing struggle with fear and anxiety, a recurring theme in his life. Historically, Jacob's life was marked by numerous trials, including his flight from Esau, his dealings with Laban, and the loss of Joseph, whom he believed to be dead. This question reveals Jacob's human frailty and his tendency to focus on immediate circumstances rather than God's overarching plan. It also highlights the familial tensions and the weight of responsibility Jacob feels as the patriarch of his family.<p><b>Israel asked.</b><br>The use of the name "Israel" instead of "Jacob" is significant. "Israel" is the name given to Jacob after wrestling with God (<a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a>), symbolizing his role as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. This duality in names often reflects the tension between his old nature (Jacob) and his new identity (Israel). In this context, it underscores the gravity of the situation, as the future of the Israelite nation is at stake. The patriarch's questioning also foreshadows the eventual reconciliation and fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<p><b>“Why did you tell the man you had another brother?”</b><br>This question points to the brothers' encounter with Joseph in Egypt, where they were compelled to reveal the existence of Benjamin, their youngest brother. Culturally, the brothers' honesty can be seen as a necessary step in the unfolding of God's plan, despite Jacob's immediate concern. The mention of "another brother" is crucial, as Benjamin is the only other son of Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife, and holds a special place in Jacob's heart. This situation sets the stage for the testing of the brothers' character and the eventual revelation of Joseph's identity. Theologically, it can be seen as a type of Christ, where Joseph, like Jesus, tests and ultimately forgives those who wronged him, leading to reconciliation and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelite nation, father of the twelve tribes. In this verse, he expresses frustration and concern over the potential loss of another son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The sons of Jacob who had previously sold Joseph into slavery. They are now dealing with the consequences of their past actions as they face the famine in Canaan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph has risen to power and where his brothers have traveled to buy grain during the famine.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the "man" referred to, who is the governor of Egypt and has demanded to see Benjamin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jacob, whose presence is requested by Joseph as a condition for further assistance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a></b><br>The brothers' past deceit in selling Joseph has led to ongoing family strife and fear. This highlights the long-term impact of sin and the importance of integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite Jacob's fear and frustration, God's plan is unfolding. Believers are reminded to trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_forgiveness.htm">Family Dynamics and Forgiveness</a></b><br>The tension in Jacob's family underscores the need for forgiveness and reconciliation. Christians are called to seek peace and healing in their relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_fear_in_decision-making.htm">The Role of Fear in Decision-Making</a></b><br>Jacob's fear for Benjamin's safety reflects how fear can influence decisions. Believers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom and peace in times of fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_times_of_famine.htm">God's Provision in Times of Famine</a></b><br>The physical famine in Canaan parallels spiritual famines believers may face. Trusting in God's provision and seeking His guidance is crucial.<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_doesn't_the_bible_condemn_slavery.htm">Why does the Bible never explicitly condemn slavery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_edom's_fate_in_the_bible.htm">What fate awaits Edom according to biblical prophecies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_steward_say_'your_god'.htm">(Genesis 43:23) Why does the Egyptian steward speak of 'your God' as if he believes in the same deity, given the known polytheistic context of ancient Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_ziklag_after_battle.htm">What is the role of the Tribe of Dan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/43.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Israel said</span>, - this is the second time that Jacob is so designated in the history of Joseph, the first time being in <a href="/genesis/37.htm">Genesis 37</a>, which recites the sad account of Joseph's disappearance from the family circle. The recurrence of what may eventually prove another breach in the theocratic family is probably the circumstance that revives the name Israel, which besides seems to prevail throughout the chapter (<span class="accented">vide</span> vers. 8, 11) - <span class="cmt_word">Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother</span>! literally, <span class="accented">whether yet to you a brother</span> (sc. there was). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-6.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">“Why</span><br /><span class="heb">לָמָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(lā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did you bring this trouble</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲרֵעֹתֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hă·rê·‘ō·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon me?”</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">asked.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - 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">“Why did you tell</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַגִּ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hag·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאִ֔ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, 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">you had another</span><br /><span class="heb">הַע֥וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(ha·‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brother?”</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽח׃</span> <span class="translit">(’āḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/43-6.htm">Genesis 43:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/43-6.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:6 Israel said Why did you treat me (Gen. 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