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He gave them water to wash their feet and provided food for their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the man had brought the men into Joseph’s house and given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave <i>them</i> water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave <i>them</i> water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the man brought the men into Joseph&#8217s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys fodder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys fodder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys fodder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the steward brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed [the dust off] their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The steward brought the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and got feed for their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The steward brought the men into Joseph&#8217s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and got feed for their donkeys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. And he gave their asses provender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The servant took them into Joseph's house and gave them water to wash their feet. He also tended their donkeys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The man took the brothers into Joseph's house. He gave them water to wash their feet and feed for their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The servant took the brothers into the house. He gave them water so that they could wash their feet, and he fed their donkeys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />ushered the men into Joseph's palace, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided fodder for their donkeys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the steward took the men into Joseph?s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The servant in charge brought the men into Joseph's house. He gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he gave food to their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The man brought the men into Joseph?s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he gave their donkeys food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys fodder. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the man brings in the men into Joseph’s house, and gives water, and they wash their feet; and he gives provender for their donkeys,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the man bringeth in the men into Joseph's house, and giveth water, and they wash their feet; and he giveth provender for their asses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the man will bring the men into Joseph's house, and will give water, and they will wash their feet; and he will give fodder to their asses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And having brought them into the house, he fetched water, and they washed their feet, and he gave provender to their asses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And having led them into the house, he brought water, and they washed their feet, and he gave fodder to their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The steward then brought the men inside Joseph’s house. He gave them water to wash their feet, and gave fodder to their donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the steward had brought the men into Joseph’s house, and given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the servant brought the men into Joseph's house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he put fodder before their asses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Servant brought the men to the house of Yoseph and he gave them water and they washed their feet and he set fodder for their animals.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he brought water to wash their feet; and gave provender to their asses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/43-24.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=11309" 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">23</span>“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. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">And the steward</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/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <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.">into Joseph’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ma·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water</a> <a href="/hebrew/7364.htm" title="7364: way·yir·ḥă·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To wash, wash off or away, bathe. A primitive root; to lave.">to wash</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">their feet,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and provided</a> <a href="/hebrew/4554.htm" title="4554: mis·pō·w (N-ms) -- Fodder. From an unused root meaning to collect; fodder.">food</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: la·ḥă·mō·rê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">for their donkeys.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.…<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/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4-5</a></span><br />Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Genesis 24:32</a></span><br />So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2</a></span><br />and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21</a></span><br />So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm">1 Samuel 25:41</a></span><br />She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-8.htm">2 Samuel 11:8</a></span><br />Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Luke 7:44</a></span><br />And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-4.htm">John 13:4-5</a></span><br />So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist. / After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a></span><br />And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a></span><br />and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a></span><br />If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4</a></b></br> Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2</a></b></br> And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Genesis 24:32</a></b></br> And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that <i>were</i> with him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/29-1.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/genesis/42-27.htm">Fodder</a> <a href="/genesis/43-22.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/42-27.htm">Provender</a> <a href="/genesis/27-33.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Washed</a> <a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/genesis/37-24.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/44-3.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/44-3.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Fodder</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Provender</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Washed</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Washing</a> <a href="/genesis/49-4.htm">Water</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>And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house</b><br>In the ancient Near Eastern culture, hospitality was a significant virtue, and inviting someone into one's home was a gesture of peace and goodwill. Joseph's steward, acting on Joseph's instructions, brings the brothers into the house, which signifies a shift from their previous encounters. This act foreshadows the reconciliation and restoration of relationships that will occur later. The steward's role is crucial, as he acts as an intermediary, much like how Christ serves as a mediator between God and humanity.<p><b>gave them water to wash their feet</b><br>Foot washing was a common practice in biblical times due to the dusty roads and the use of sandals. It was a sign of hospitality and respect, often performed by servants. This act of washing the feet can be seen as a precursor to Jesus washing the disciples' feet in <a href="/john/13.htm">John 13</a>, symbolizing humility and service. It also indicates a level of acceptance and care, contrasting with the brothers' initial fear of being accused of theft.<p><b>and provided food for their donkeys</b><br>Providing food for the donkeys demonstrates a comprehensive hospitality that extends beyond the guests to their animals, reflecting the thoroughness of Joseph's care. In a broader biblical context, this attention to the needs of animals is consistent with the righteous care for all of God's creation, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Proverbs 12:10</a>. This detail also underscores the wealth and resources available to Joseph, highlighting his position of power in Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The governor of Egypt, who is actually the brother of the men visiting. He is testing his brothers to see if they have changed since they sold him into slavery.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The sons of Jacob, who have come to Egypt to buy grain during a famine. They are unaware that the governor is their brother Joseph.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_steward.htm">The Steward</a></b><br>An unnamed servant of Joseph who is responsible for managing Joseph's household and carrying out his orders.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_house.htm">Joseph’s House</a></b><br>The place where Joseph's brothers are brought, symbolizing a place of both testing and provision.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>The brothers are brought into Joseph's house, where they are shown hospitality, a significant act given their previous betrayal of Joseph.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_reflection_of_god's_grace.htm">Hospitality as a Reflection of God’s Grace</a></b><br>The steward’s actions remind us of the importance of showing kindness and hospitality, reflecting God’s grace to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a></b><br>The act of washing feet is a humble service, teaching us to serve others selflessly, following the example of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/provision_in_times_of_need.htm">Provision in Times of Need</a></b><br>Just as Joseph provided for his brothers, God provides for us in our times of need, often in unexpected ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_forgiveness.htm">Reconciliation and Forgiveness</a></b><br>Joseph’s actions set the stage for reconciliation with his brothers, reminding us of the power of forgiveness and restoration in relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God’s Plan</a></b><br>Despite past wrongs, God’s plan for Joseph and his brothers unfolds perfectly, encouraging us to trust in God’s sovereignty over our lives.<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/how_does_genesis_44_align_with_earlier_chapters.htm">How do the events in Genesis 44 fit coherently with earlier chapters in Genesis, given the discrepancies in character motivations and the sudden moral tension introduced by Joseph's actions?</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/why_does_the_steward_say_'your_god'.htm">(Genesis 43:23) Why does the Egyptian steward speak of 'your God' as if he believes in the same deity, given the known polytheistic context of ancient Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_joseph's_burial_at_shechem.htm">Joshua 24:32 - What historical evidence, if any, validates the transport and burial of Joseph's remains at Shechem centuries after his death?</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 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the man</span> (Joseph's steward) <span class="cmt_word">brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet</span> (cf. <a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4</a>; <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Genesis 24:32</a>); <span class="cmt_word">and he gave their asses provender.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-24.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">And the [steward]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֛ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - 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">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into Joseph’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֑ף</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">house,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣יתָה</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·ten-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them water</span><br /><span class="heb">מַ֙יִם֙</span> <span class="translit">(ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to wash</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּרְחֲצ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yir·ḥă·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7364.htm">Strong's 7364: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wash, wash off or away, bathe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their feet,</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and provided</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">food</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְפּ֖וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(mis·pō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4554.htm">Strong's 4554: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fodder</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for their donkeys.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחֲמֹֽרֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥă·mō·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/43-24.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:24 The man brought the men into Joseph's (Gen. 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