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God be gracious to you, my son!” <a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?” Then he declared, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a> And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he lifted his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, and said, “Is this your younger brother of whom you spoke to me?” And he said, “God be gracious to you, my son.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And as he raised his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” Then he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a> As he lifted his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother&#8217s son, he said, &#8220Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?&#8221 And he said, &#8220May God be gracious to you, my son.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a> As he lifted his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he lifted his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son. And he said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” <a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s [only other] son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” And Joseph said, “God be gracious to you and show you favor, my son.” <a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your youngest brother that you told me about? ” Then he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother&#8217s son, he asked, &#8220Is this your youngest brother that you told me about?&#8221 Then he said, &#8220May God be gracious to you, my son.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son. <a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Joseph looked around and saw his brother Benjamin, he said, "This must be your youngest brother, the one you told me about. God bless you, my son." <a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son. <a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Joseph looked around, he saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son. "Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?" he asked. "God be gracious to you, my son," he said. <a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Joseph saw his brother Benjamin, he said, "So this is your youngest brother, the one you told me about. God bless you, my son." <a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a> As Joseph looked up and recognized his brother Benjamin, his own mother's son, he asked, "Is this your youngest brother about whom you spoke to me?" And he addressed him directly, "May God be gracious to you, my son." <a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a> When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, he said, "Is this your youngest brother, whom you told me about?" Then he said, "May God be gracious to you, my son." <a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother?s son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you told me about? "Then he said, "God be gracious to you, my son." <a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spoke to me? And he said, God be gracious to thee, my son.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his own mother’s son, he asked, “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?” Then he declared, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” <a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a> He lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother’s son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?” He said, “God be gracious to you, my son.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he lifts up his eyes and sees his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, and says, “Is this your young brother, of whom you have spoken to me?” And he says, “God favor you, my son.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he lifteth up his eyes, and seeth Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and saith, 'Is this your young brother, of whom ye have spoken unto me?' and he saith, 'God favour thee, my son.' <a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will lift up his eyes and see his brother Benjamin, the son of his mother, and he will say, This your little brother of whom ye spake to me? and he will say, God will compassionate thee my son.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joseph lifting up his eyes, saw Benjamin his brother, by the same mother, and said: Is this your young brother, of whom you told me? And he said: God be gracious to thee, my son. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Joseph, lifting up his eyes, saw Benjamin, his brother of the same womb, and he said, “Is this your little brother, about whom you spoke to me?” And again, he said, “May God be compassionate to you, my son.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Joseph looked up and saw Benjamin, his brother, the son of his mother. He asked, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you told me?” Then he said to him, “May God be gracious to you, my son!” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he looked up and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, and said, “Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he raised up his eyes and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said to them, Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me? And he said. May God be gracious to you, my son. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he lifted his eyes and he saw Benyamin, his brother, son of his mother, and he said to them, “Is this your little brother of whom you have told me?”, and he said, “May God have favor upon you my son.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and said: 'Is this your youngest brother of whom ye spoke unto me?' And he said: 'God be gracious unto thee, my son.' <a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joseph lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, born of the same mother; and he said, Is this your younger brother, whom ye spoke of bringing to me? and he said, God have mercy on thee, my son. <a href="/parallel/genesis/43-29.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=11347" 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> …28“Your servant our father is well,” they answered. “He is still alive.” And they bowed down to honor him. 29<a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: way·yiś·śā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">When Joseph looked up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: bin·yā·mîn (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Benjamin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: ’im·mōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">his own mother’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son,</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.">he asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: hă·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">“Is this</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: haq·qā·ṭōn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">your youngest</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">the one</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ă·mar·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">you told me about?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then he declared,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">“May God</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: yā·ḥə·nə·ḵā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">be gracious to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my son.”</a> 30Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.…<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/42-7.htm">Genesis 42:7-8</a> And when Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he treated them as strangers and spoke harshly to them. “Where have you come from?” he asked. “From the land of Canaan,” they replied. “We are here to buy food.” / Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him. <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14-15</a> Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. / Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him. <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Genesis 37:3-4</a> Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors. / When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. <a href="/genesis/44-20.htm">Genesis 44:20</a> 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.’ <a href="/genesis/48-9.htm">Genesis 48:9</a> Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.” <a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17-21</a> ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. / His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? ... <a href="/exodus/33-19.htm">Exodus 33:19</a> “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” <a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17-18</a> “Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.” / “May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. <a href="/1_kings/3-26.htm">1 Kings 3:26</a> Then the woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she yearned with compassion for her son. “Please, my lord,” she said, “give her the living baby. Do not kill him!” But the other woman said, “He will be neither mine nor yours. Cut him in two!” <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a> As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. <a href="/isaiah/49-15.htm">Isaiah 49:15</a> “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! <a href="/jeremiah/31-20.htm">Jeremiah 31:20</a> Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a> So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. <a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35-36</a> Jesus wept. / Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!” <a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Acts 7:13</a> On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom you spoke to me? And he said, God be gracious to you, my son.mother's son.<a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22-24</a> And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb… <a href="/genesis/35-17.htm">Genesis 35:17,18</a> And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also… of whom.<a href="/genesis/42-11.htm">Genesis 42:11,13</a> We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies… God.<a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8</a> So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.<a href="/joshua/7-19.htm">Joshua 7:19</a> And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.<a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a> My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.my son.<a href="/numbers/6-25.htm">Numbers 6:25</a> The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:<a href="/psalms/111-4.htm">Psalm 111:4</a> He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.<a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Psalm 112:4</a> Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/genesis/29-10.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Word</a> <a href="/genesis/42-32.htm">Young</a> <a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Younger</a> <a href="/genesis/42-34.htm">Youngest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/44-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/exodus/22-27.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/genesis/48-2.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/genesis/44-20.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Word</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Young</a> <a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Younger</a> <a href="/genesis/43-33.htm">Youngest</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>When Joseph looked up and saw his brother Benjamin Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egypt, had not seen his brother Benjamin since he was a child. This moment is significant as Benjamin is the only other son of Rachel, Joseph's beloved mother. The emotional weight of this reunion is profound, as Joseph's last memories of his family were filled with betrayal and separation. The sight of Benjamin likely stirred deep emotions, reminding Joseph of his past and his mother's love.his own mother’s son This phrase emphasizes the unique bond between Joseph and Benjamin, as they were the only two sons of Rachel, Jacob's favored wife. This connection is crucial in understanding Joseph's special affection for Benjamin, distinguishing him from his other brothers. Rachel's death during Benjamin's birth adds a layer of poignancy to their relationship, as Benjamin represents the last living link to their mother.he asked, “Is this your youngest brother, the one you told me about?” Joseph's inquiry serves as a confirmation of Benjamin's identity. The brothers had previously mentioned Benjamin to Joseph, unaware of his true identity. This question also reflects Joseph's careful and strategic approach in dealing with his brothers, as he seeks to verify their honesty and intentions. It highlights the tension and suspense in the narrative, as Joseph's true identity remains hidden from his brothers.Then he declared, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” Joseph's blessing upon Benjamin is both a personal and spiritual gesture. By invoking God's grace, Joseph expresses a heartfelt wish for Benjamin's well-being, reflecting his deep love and concern. This blessing also serves as a subtle indication of Joseph's continued faith in God, despite his years in Egypt. The use of "my son" is a term of endearment, underscoring the familial bond and Joseph's protective feelings towards Benjamin. This moment foreshadows the eventual reconciliation and restoration of Joseph's relationship with his brothers, aligning with the broader biblical theme of forgiveness and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The governor of Egypt, who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to power. He is the central figure in this account, demonstrating forgiveness and wisdom. 2. <a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a> Joseph's younger brother, the only other son of Rachel, Joseph's mother. His presence is significant as he represents a direct connection to Joseph's past and family. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> They are in Egypt to buy grain during a famine. Their interactions with Joseph, whom they do not recognize, are filled with tension and underlying guilt. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The setting of this encounter, where Joseph has become a powerful leader. It serves as a place of both refuge and testing for Joseph's family. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace.htm">God's Grace</a> The invocation of divine grace by Joseph highlights the spiritual dimension of the account, emphasizing God's providence and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a> Joseph's interaction with Benjamin and his brothers demonstrates the transformative power of forgiveness. Despite the wrongs done to him, Joseph chooses to bless rather than curse. <a href="/topical/f/family_reconciliation.htm">Family Reconciliation</a> The account encourages believers to seek reconciliation and healing within their families, trusting in God's ability to restore broken relationships. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_grace.htm">God's Sovereignty and Grace</a> Joseph's account is a testament to God's sovereign plan and grace, reminding us that God can use even the most difficult circumstances for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_blessing_others.htm">The Importance of Blessing Others</a> Joseph's blessing over Benjamin highlights the importance of speaking blessings and grace into the lives of others, reflecting God's love and kindness. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_hand_in_our_lives.htm">Recognizing God's Hand in Our Lives</a> Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership in Egypt is a powerful reminder to recognize and trust in God's hand at work in our lives, even when we cannot see the full picture.<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/does_god_change_his_mind_or_not.htm">Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile?</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/why_was_the_baker_executed_in_genesis_40_19.htm">If God guided Joseph, why does Genesis 40:19 single out the baker for execution without providing deeper justification?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_israelites.htm">What is the identity of the Israelites?</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>(29) Is this your younger brother?--Rather, your youngest brother. Joseph's question was one of surprise. Can this young man, now nearly thirty, be the little Benjamin, who was but a child of eight or nine when last I saw him!<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/43.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And he (i.e. Joseph) lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said (without waiting for an answer), God be gracious unto thee, my son. The tenderness of this language was much fitted to encourage the brethren. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When [Joseph] looked up וַיִּשָּׂ֣א (way·yiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take and saw וַיַּ֞רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see his brother אָחִיו֮ (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) Benjamin, בִּנְיָמִ֣ין (bin·yā·mîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites his own mother’s אִמּוֹ֒ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) son, בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son he asked, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (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 “Is this הֲזֶה֙ (hă·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that your youngest הַקָּטֹ֔ן (haq·qā·ṭōn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> Small, young, unimportant brother, אֲחִיכֶ֣ם (’ă·ḥî·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) the one אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you told me about?” אֲמַרְתֶּ֖ם (’ă·mar·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Then he declared, וַיֹּאמַ֕ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “May God אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative be gracious to you, יָחְנְךָ֖ (yā·ḥə·nə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore my son.” בְּנִֽי׃ (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/43-29.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:29 He lifted up his eyes and saw (Gen. 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