CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Genesis 43:30 Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/genesis/43-30.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/8/01_Gen_43_30.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Genesis 43:30 - Joseph's Hospitality to His Brothers" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/genesis/43-30.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/genesis/43-30.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/genesis/">Genesis</a> > <a href="/genesis/43.htm">Chapter 43</a> > Verse 30</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad10.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/genesis/43-29.htm" title="Genesis 43:29">◄</a> Genesis 43:30 <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm" title="Genesis 43:31">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" 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 />Deeply moved at the sight of his brother, Joseph hurried out and looked for a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/43.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Joseph hurried from the room because he was overcome with emotion for his brother. He went into his private room, where he broke down and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Joseph hurried out, for his compassion grew warm for his brother, and he sought a place to weep. And he entered his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought <i>where</i> to weep; and he entered into <i>his</i> chamber, and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now his heart yearned for his brother; so Joseph made haste and sought <i>somewhere</i> to weep. And he went into <i>his</i> chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph then hurried <i>out,</i> for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he looked <i>for a place</i> to weep; so he entered his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joseph hurried out for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he sought a place to weep; and he entered his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joseph hurried <i>out</i> for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he sought <i>a place</i> to weep; and he entered his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Joseph hurried <i>out</i> for he was deeply stirred with compassion over his brother, and he sought <i>a place</i> to weep; and he entered his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Joseph hurried out [of the room] because his heart was deeply touched over his brother, and he sought <i>privacy</i> to weep; so he entered his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph hurried out because he was overcome with emotion for his brother, and he was about to weep. He went into an inner room and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph hurried out because he was overcome with emotion for his brother, and he was about to weep. He went into an inner room to weep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joseph made haste; for his heart yearned over his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then, because of his love for Benjamin, he rushed off to his room and cried. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Deeply moved at the sight of his brother, he hurried away, looking for a place to cry. He went into his private room and cried there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Joseph left suddenly, because his heart was full of tender feelings for his brother. He was about to break down, so he went to his room and cried. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />At this, Joseph hurried out, deeply moved because of his brother, and looked for a place to weep by himself. He entered his personal quarters, wept there awhile,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joseph hurried out, for he was overcome by affection for his brother and was at the point of tears. So he went to his room and wept there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Joseph hurried out, for he was overcome with emotion because of his brother, and he was at the point of tears. So he entered into his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joseph made haste; for his bowels yearned towards his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joseph hurried, for his heart yearned over his brother; and he sought a place to weep. He entered into his room, and wept there. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joseph hurries, for his bowels have been moved for his brother, and he seeks to weep, and enters the inner chamber, and weeps there;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joseph hasteth, for his bowels have been moved for his brother, and he seeketh to weep, and entereth the inner chamber, and weepeth there;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joseph will hasten; for his bowels will move to his brother: and he will seek to weep, and he will go to his store-chamber and will weep there.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he made haste becouse his heart was moved upon his brother, and tears gushed out: And going into his chamber he wept. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he hurried out, because his heart had been moved over his brother, and tears gushed out. And going into his chamber, he wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With that, Joseph hurried out, for he was so overcome with affection for his brother that he was on the verge of tears. So he went into a private room and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />With that, Joseph hurried out, because he was overcome with affection for his brother, and he was about to weep. So he went into a private room and wept there.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joseph made haste; for his heart did yearn for his brother; and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yoseph made haste, because he showed his affections concerning his brother, and he wanted to weep, and entered the inner room, and he wept there.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joseph made haste; for his heart yearned toward his brother; and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joseph was troubled, for his bowels yearned over his brother, and he sought to weep; and he went into his chamber, and wept there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/43-30.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=11362" 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">Joseph's Hospitality to His Brothers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>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.” <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: way·ma·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">hurried</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">out because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3648.htm" title="3648: niḵ·mə·rū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. to shrivel; figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion.">he was moved</a> <a href="/hebrew/7356.htm" title="7356: ra·ḥă·māw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Compassion. From racham; compassion; by extension, the womb; by implication, a maiden."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: way·ḇaq·qêš (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">to tears</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: liḇ·kō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</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/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and he went</a> <a href="/hebrew/2315.htm" title="2315: ha·ḥaḏ·rāh (Art:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- A chamber, room. From chadar; an apartment.">to a private room</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: way·yê·ḇək (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">to weep.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.”…<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/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1-2</a></span><br />Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. / But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Genesis 42:24</a></span><br />And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17</a></span><br />‘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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-26.htm">1 Kings 3:26</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">Genesis 37:29-30</a></span><br />When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes, / returned to his brothers, and said, “The boy is gone! What am I going to do?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29</a></span><br />Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></span><br />The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a></span><br />When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a></span><br />When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a></span><br />When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21</a></span><br />After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn on his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.</p><p class="hdg">his bowels.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-26.htm">1 Kings 3:26</a></b></br> Then spake the woman whose the living child <i>was</i> unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, <i>but</i> divide <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-20.htm">Jeremiah 31:20</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> Ephraim my dear son? <i>is he</i> a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/11-8.htm">Hosea 11:8</a></b></br> How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? <i>how</i> shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? <i>how</i> shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.</p><p class="hdg">wept there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Genesis 42:24</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-38</a></b></br> When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Acts 20:19,31,37</a></b></br> Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/acts/20-8.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/genesis/34-3.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-28.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/37-17.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/26-22.htm">Room</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/genesis/37-14.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Wept</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Yearn</a> <a href="/songs/5-4.htm">Yearned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/5-22.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/numbers/25-8.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/exodus/10-16.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/genesis/45-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/genesis/44-11.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/47-21.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/genesis/44-11.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-10.htm">Room</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/genesis/48-13.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/genesis/50-3.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Wept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-32.htm">Yearn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-2.htm">Yearned</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>Joseph hurried out</b><br>Joseph's quick departure indicates the intensity of his emotions. This moment is a culmination of years of separation and longing. Joseph's reaction is a testament to the deep familial bonds that persist despite time and distance. His haste reflects the urgency of his emotional response, a theme seen in other biblical narratives where characters are moved to immediate action by strong feelings, such as David's reaction to Absalom's death (<a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a>).<p><b>because he was moved to tears for his brother</b><br>The phrase highlights Joseph's deep compassion and love for Benjamin, his only full brother. This emotional response underscores the theme of reconciliation and forgiveness that runs throughout Joseph's story. The tears signify a breaking point, where Joseph's carefully maintained composure gives way to genuine emotion. This moment foreshadows the eventual reconciliation with his brothers, reminiscent of the prodigal son's return in <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a>, where the father is moved with compassion.<p><b>and he went to a private room to weep</b><br>Joseph's choice to weep in private suggests a desire to maintain his authority and composure in front of his brothers and the Egyptians. Privacy in moments of vulnerability is a recurring theme in scripture, as seen in Jesus' instruction to pray in private (<a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Matthew 6:6</a>). The act of weeping itself is significant, as it reflects the human capacity for deep emotion and the healing process of expressing grief and joy. This private moment is a precursor to the public reconciliation that will follow, emphasizing the importance of personal reflection before communal restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Joseph is the son of Jacob and Rachel, who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. His emotional response in this verse highlights his deep love and compassion for his family, despite their past betrayal.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>Joseph's younger brother, the only other son of Rachel. Benjamin's presence triggers Joseph's emotional response, as he is the only brother who did not participate in selling Joseph into slavery.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where Joseph has risen to power. Egypt serves as a place of both trial and triumph for Joseph, symbolizing God's providence and sovereignty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/private_room.htm">Private Room</a></b><br>The location Joseph retreats to in order to weep. This signifies the personal and intimate nature of his emotions, as he seeks solitude to process his feelings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/weeping.htm">Weeping</a></b><br>An expression of Joseph's deep emotional turmoil and love for his family. It reflects the complexity of forgiveness and reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Joseph's emotional response underscores the power of forgiveness. Despite the wrongs done to him, Joseph's love for his family prevails, teaching us the importance of forgiving others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership in Egypt demonstrates God's sovereignty and purpose in our trials. We can trust that God is working for our good, even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_honesty.htm">Emotional Honesty</a></b><br>Joseph's weeping shows the importance of being honest with our emotions. It's okay to feel deeply and to seek solitude to process our feelings before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">Reconciliation and Restoration</a></b><br>The reunion with his brothers highlights the beauty of reconciliation. God desires restoration in our relationships, and we should seek to mend broken ties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family.htm">The Role of Family</a></b><br>Joseph's love for Benjamin and his brothers reminds us of the importance of family bonds. We are called to love and support our family, even when it is challenging.<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/do_genesis_43_details_match_history.htm">(Genesis 43) Do the narrative details and timelines align with any reliable extra-biblical sources or known historical events in Egypt and Canaan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_in_jesus'_final_hours.htm">What events occurred during Jesus' final hours?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_rachel_conceive_in_genesis_30.htm">In Genesis 30:22-24, why does Rachel's miraculous conception coincide with this specific moment, and is there any historical evidence for such events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</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 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn</span> (literally, <span class="accented">were becom</span>ing warm, from intensity of tore) <span class="cmt_word">upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; -</span> the second occasion on which Joseph is represented as overcome by the strength of his inward emotion, the first having been when his brethren were speaking about their cruelty towards himself (<a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Genesis 42:24</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-30.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">Joseph</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֗ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hurried</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְמַהֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ma·hêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he was moved</span><br /><span class="heb">נִכְמְר֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(niḵ·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3648.htm">Strong's 3648: </a> </span><span class="str2">To intertwine, contract, to shrivel, to be deeply affected with passion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to tears</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְבַקֵּ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇaq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his brother,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person 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 /><br /><span class="word">and he went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to a private room</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחַ֖דְרָה</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥaḏ·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2315.htm">Strong's 2315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chamber, room</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to weep.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥בְךְּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ḇək)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:30 Joseph hurried for his heart yearned over (Gen. Ge Gn)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/genesis/43-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Genesis 43:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Genesis 43:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/genesis/43-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Genesis 43:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Genesis 43:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>