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Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; I received your silver.&#8221 Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/nlt/genesis/43.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Relax. Don’t be afraid,” the household manager told them. “Your God, the God of your father, must have put this treasure into your sacks. I know I received your payment.” Then he released Simeon and brought him out to them. <a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a> He replied, “Peace to you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has put treasure in your sacks for you. I received your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a> But he said, “Peace be with you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he said, “Peace be to you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; your money was in my possession.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said, &#8220Be at ease, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.&#8221 Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said, “Be at ease, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; I had your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said, “Be well, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks; your money has come to me.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the steward [encouraged them and] said, “Peace be to you, do not be afraid; your God and the God of your father has [miraculously] given you treasure in your sacks. I [already] had your money [which you paid to us].” Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the steward said, “May you be well. Don’t be afraid. Your God and the God of your father must have put treasure in your bags. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the steward said, &#8220May you be well. Don&#8217t be afraid. Your God and the God of your father must have put treasure in your bags. I received your money.&#8221 Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "It's all right," the servant replied. "Don't worry. The God you and your father worship must have put the money there, because I received your payment in full." Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "It's alright," he said. "Don't be afraid! Your God, the God of your father, must have given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money." Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a> The servant said, "Don't worry. Don't be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, must have put the money in your sacks for you. I received your payment." Then he brought Simeon to them. <a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Relax," the manager said. "You can stop being afraid, now. Your God, the God of your father, has placed hidden treasure within those sacks for you. I've been paid in full." Then he brought Simeon out to them, <a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?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. <a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a> "Everything is fine," the man in charge of Joseph's household told them. "Don't be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. I had your money." Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "Peace to you. Do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your silver."Then he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 to them. <a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “Peace be to you. Don’t be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money.” He brought Simeon out to them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says, “Peace to you, do not fear: your God and the God of your father has given to you hidden treasure in your bags, your money came to me”; and he brings out Simeon to them. <a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith, 'Peace to you, fear not: your God and the God of your father hath given to you hidden treasure in your bags, your money came unto me;' and he bringeth out Simeon unto them. <a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say, Peace to you, ye shall not be afraid; your God, and the God of your father, gave to you treasure in your sacks: your silver came to me. And he brought forth to them. Simeon.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he answered: Peace be with you, fear not: your God, and the God of your Father hath given you treasure in your sacks. For the money, which you gave me, I have for good. And he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he responded: “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you the treasure in your sacks. As for the money that you gave to me, I held it as a test.” And he led Simeon out to them. <a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a> He replied, “Calm down! Do not fear! Your God and the God of your father must have put treasure in your bags for you. As for your money, I received it.” With that, he led Simeon out to them. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He replied, “Rest assured, do not be afraid; your God and the God of your father must have put treasure in your sacks for you; I received your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said to them, Peace be to you, fear not; your God, and the God of your father, has put a treasure in your sacks; I had your money. And he brought Simeon out to them. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> He said to them, “Peace to you; you shall not be afraid; your God, the God of your father, put a treasure for you in your sacks; your money came with me”; and he brought out Shemon to them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to them, God deal mercifully with you; be not afraid; your God, and the God of your fathers, has given you treasures in your sacks, and I have enough of your good money. And he brought Symeon out to them. <a href="/parallel/genesis/43-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11296" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Joseph's Hospitality to His Brothers</a> …22We have brought additional silver with us to buy food. We do not know who put our silver in our sacks.” 23<a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">“It is fine,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- "></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.">said the steward.</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid.</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">Your God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: wê·lō·hê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of your father,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4301.htm" title="4301: maṭ·mō·wn (N-ms) -- Hidden treasure, treasure. Or matmon; or matmun; from taman; a secret storehouse; hence, a secreted valuable; generally money.">the treasure</a> <a href="/hebrew/572.htm" title="572: bə·’am·tə·ḥō·ṯê·ḵem (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 2mp) -- A sack. From mathach; properly, something expansive, i.e. A bag.">that was in your sacks.</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">I received</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: kas·pə·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">your silver.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">Then he brought Simeon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yō·w·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> 24And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Genesis 42:25</a> Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out, <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Genesis 45:5-8</a> 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. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. / God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. ... <a href="/genesis/50-19.htm">Genesis 50:19-21</a> But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / 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. / Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them. <a href="/exodus/16-15.htm">Exodus 16:15</a> When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. So Moses told them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. <a href="/exodus/16-32.htm">Exodus 16:32-34</a> Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14-16</a> for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. / The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah. <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a> Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. <a href="/psalms/37-25.htm">Psalm 37:25</a> I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. <a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Psalm 105:16-22</a> He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, ... <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-3</a> “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a> Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19-21</a> And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. / About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children. <a href="/mark/6-41.htm">Mark 6:41-44</a> Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. / They all ate and were satisfied, / and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. ... <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Luke 12:22-31</a> Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. / For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. / Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out to them.Peace.<a href="/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23</a> And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.<a href="/judges/19-20.htm">Judges 19:20</a> And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.<a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">1 Samuel 25:6</a> And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.I had your money.Simeon.<a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14</a> And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.<a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Genesis 42:24,36</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/genesis/43-12.htm">Bags</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/genesis/42-28.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/31-49.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/genesis/43-22.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/41-16.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Received</a> <a href="/genesis/42-19.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/42-34.htm">Right</a> <a href="/genesis/43-22.htm">Sacks</a> <a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/42-36.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/genesis/41-29.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-19.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Bags</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-13.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/genesis/44-34.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/exodus/9-15.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/43-27.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/47-22.htm">Received</a> <a href="/genesis/44-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/48-13.htm">Right</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Sacks</a> <a href="/genesis/43-24.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/46-10.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 43</div>1. <a href="/genesis/43-1.htm">Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Joseph entertains his brothers.</a> 19. <a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">They discover their fears to the steward.</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Joseph makes them a feast.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>“It is fine,” said the steward. The steward's reassurance reflects the unexpected grace and favor Joseph's brothers receive in Egypt. In the broader narrative, this moment foreshadows the eventual reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers. The steward, likely an Egyptian, speaks words of peace, which is significant given the brothers' fear of retribution. This phrase highlights the theme of divine providence and the unfolding of God's plan, even through foreign intermediaries.“Do not be afraid.” Fear is a recurring theme in the story of Joseph and his brothers. The brothers are anxious about their previous encounter in Egypt and the money found in their sacks. The steward's words echo God's frequent reassurance to His people throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God tells Israel not to fear because He is with them. This phrase serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and protection over His chosen people.“Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks.” The steward acknowledges the God of the Hebrews, which is significant in a polytheistic Egyptian context. This acknowledgment suggests Joseph's influence in his household and possibly his witness to the Egyptians. The reference to "the God of your father" connects the brothers to the covenantal promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, emphasizing God's faithfulness across generations. The treasure in the sacks symbolizes God's provision and blessing, reminiscent of the Israelites' future experiences of divine provision, such as manna in the wilderness.“I received your silver.” This statement clarifies that the return of the silver was intentional and not an oversight. It underscores the theme of integrity and justice, as Joseph ensures that his brothers are not wrongfully accused of theft. The silver, a recurring element in Joseph's story, also alludes to the price for which Joseph was sold into slavery, drawing a parallel between past injustices and present redemption.Then he brought Simeon out to them. Simeon's release is a pivotal moment, symbolizing the beginning of restoration and reconciliation within the family. Simeon had been held as a guarantee for the brothers' return with Benjamin, highlighting the themes of sacrifice and redemption. This act prefigures the ultimate reconciliation that will occur when Joseph reveals his identity. Simeon's release can also be seen as a type of Christ, who liberates those bound by sin and restores them to fellowship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_steward.htm">The Steward</a> An Egyptian servant in charge of Joseph's household, who reassures Joseph's brothers about the silver in their sacks. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> The sons of Jacob, who are returning to Egypt with Benjamin to buy more grain and are concerned about the silver found in their sacks. 3. <a href="/topical/s/simeon.htm">Simeon</a> One of Joseph's brothers who was held in Egypt as a guarantee for the return of the others with Benjamin. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph has risen to power and where his brothers have come to buy grain during the famine. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god_of_your_father.htm">God of your father</a> Refers to the God of Jacob, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant and faithfulness to the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> God's hand is evident in the events of our lives, even when we do not understand them. The brothers' fear is met with reassurance, reminding us to trust in God's provision. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_faith.htm">Fear and Faith</a> The steward's words, "Do not be afraid," echo throughout Scripture as a call to trust in God's faithfulness. In moments of fear, we are invited to lean on God's promises. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> The reference to "the God of your father" highlights the enduring faithfulness of God to His covenant people. We are encouraged to remember God's past faithfulness in our own lives. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">Reconciliation and Restoration</a> The release of Simeon foreshadows the eventual reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers. God's plans often involve restoration and healing of relationships. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_grace.htm">Generosity and Grace</a> The unexpected treasure in the sacks symbolizes God's grace, which is given freely and abundantly. We are called to reflect this generosity in our interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_43.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 43</a> <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> <a href="/q/what_is_the_purpose_of_a_gospel_hall.htm">What defines a man's essence and identity?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_abraham_pay_for_promised_land.htm">Why would Abraham pay such a seemingly high price for the land in Genesis 23:16 if he was already promised the land by God?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_reveal_his_name_in_exodus.htm">Exodus 6:2-3: Why does God claim His name wasn't revealed before this moment, yet the name Yahweh appears earlier in Genesis?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/43.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) Your God . . . --Either Joseph had instructed his steward what to say, or he had trained his household generally in the truths of his religion. (See Note on <a href="/genesis/42-18.htm" title="And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:">Genesis 42:18</a>.) The word for "treasure" means hidden treasure, or as we call it a "windfall." By bringing out Simeon he would remove their worst fears, and so at last they consent to go in.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/43.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God (Elohim), and the God of your father, - an indication that Joseph's steward had been taught to fear and trust the God of the Hebrews (Wordsworth, Murphy) - hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money (literally, your money came to me). And he brought Simeon out unto them. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“It is fine,” שָׁל֨וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace said the steward. וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid. תִּירָ֗אוּ (tî·rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten Your God, אֱלֹ֨הֵיכֶ֜ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative the God וֵֽאלֹהֵ֤י (wê·lō·hê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of your father, אֲבִיכֶם֙ (’ă·ḇî·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father gave נָתַ֨ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set you לָכֶ֤ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> the treasure מַטְמוֹן֙ (maṭ·mō·wn) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4301.htm">Strong's 4301: </a> A secret storehouse, a secreted valuable, money [that was] in your sacks. בְּאַמְתְּחֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם (bə·’am·tə·ḥō·ṯê·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_572.htm">Strong's 572: </a> Something expansive, a bag I received בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go your money.” כַּסְפְּכֶ֖ם (kas·pə·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money Then he brought Simeon שִׁמְעֽוֹן׃ (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife out וַיּוֹצֵ֥א (way·yō·w·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to them. אֲלֵהֶ֖ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:23 He said Peace be to you (Gen. 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