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Genesis 43:3 But Judah replied, "The man solemnly warned us, 'You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.'
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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 />But Judah said to him, “The man warned us solemnly, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/43.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Judah said, “The man was serious when he warned us, ‘You won’t see my face again unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Judah said to him, “The man solemnly warned us, saying, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Judah replied, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother <i>be</i> with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Judah spoke to him, saying, “The man solemnly warned us, saying, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother <i>is</i> with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Judah spoke to him, however, saying, “The man sternly warned us, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Judah spoke to him, however, saying, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Judah spoke to him, however, saying, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Judah spoke to him, however, saying, “The man solemnly warned us, saying, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Judah said to him, “The man [representing Pharaoh] solemnly <i>and</i> sternly warned us, saying, ‘You will not see my face [again] unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Judah said to him, “The man specifically warned us, ‘You will not see me again unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Judah said to him, “The man specifically warned us: ‘You will not see me again unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Judah said to him, "The man gave us a severe warning: 'You won't be allowed to see me again unless your brother is with you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Judah said to him, "The man sternly warned us that we would not be admitted to his presence unless we had our brother with us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Judah reminded him, "The man distinctly warned us: 'You'll never see my face unless your brother comes with you.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Judah replied, ?The man solemnly warned us, ?You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Judah said to him, "The man solemnly warned us, 'You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But Judah spoke to him, saying, "The man strictly warned us, saying, 'You may not see my face unless your brother is with you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Judah spoke to him, saying, The man did solemnly protest to us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Judah spoke to him, saying, “The man solemnly warned us, saying, ‘You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.’ <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Judah speaks to him, saying, “The man protesting protested to us, saying, You do not see my face without your brother [being] with you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Judah speaketh unto him, saying, 'The man protesting protested to us, saying, Ye do not see my face without your brother being with you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Judah will speak to him, saying, Protesting, the man protested to us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother is with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Juda answered: The man declared unto us with the atteststion of an oath, saying: You shall not see my face, unless you bring your youngest brother with you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Judah answered: “The man himself declared to us, under the attestation of an oath, saying: ‘You will not see my face, unless you bring your youngest brother with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Judah replied: “The man strictly warned us, ‘You shall not see me unless your brother is with you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Judah said to him, “The man solemnly warned us, saying, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Judah said to him, The man did solemnly charge us, saying, You shall not see my face except your brother is with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yehuda said to him, “The man swore and testified to us and said, “You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Judah spoke unto him, saying: 'The man did earnestly forewarn us, saying: Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Judas spoke to him, saying, The man, the lord of the country, positively testified to us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, unless your younger brother be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/43-3.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=11106" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">The Return to Egypt with Benjamin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>So when Jacob’s sons had eaten all the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, “Go back and buy us a little more food.” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">But Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></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.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <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.">“The man</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5749.htm" title="5749: hā·‘êḏ (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify; intensively, to encompass, restore.">solemnly warned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5749.htm" title="5749: hê·‘iḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify; intensively, to encompass, restore."></a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">‘You will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ṯir·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">see</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ā·nay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">my face</a> <a href="/hebrew/1115.htm" title="1115: bil·tî (Prep) -- Constructive feminine of balah; properly, a failure of, i.e. not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.">again unless</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">is with you.’</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>If you will send our brother with us, we will go down and buy food for you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-20.htm">Genesis 42:20</a></span><br />Then bring your youngest brother to me so that your words can be verified, that you may not die.” And to this they consented.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-34.htm">Genesis 42:34</a></span><br />But bring your youngest brother back to me so I will know that you are not spies but honest men. Then I will give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the land.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-23.htm">Genesis 44:23</a></span><br />But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Genesis 42:15</a></span><br />And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-38.htm">Genesis 42:38</a></span><br />But Jacob replied, “My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If any harm comes to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-26.htm">Genesis 44:26</a></span><br />But we answered, ‘We cannot go down there unless our younger brother goes with us. So if our younger brother is not with us, we cannot see the man.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-3.htm">Genesis 45:3</a></span><br />Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29-30</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. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29-31</a></span><br />When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, / but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.” / “Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-15.htm">Genesis 50:15-21</a></span><br />When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely repay us for all the evil that we did to him.” / So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded, / ‘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="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></span><br />Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Deuteronomy 5:16</a></span><br />Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-4.htm">Matthew 15:4</a></span><br />For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-19.htm">Matthew 19:19</a></span><br />honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-10.htm">Mark 7:10</a></span><br />For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Judah spoke to him, saying, The man did solemnly protest to us, saying, You shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.</p><p class="hdg">man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Genesis 42:15-20,33,34</a></b></br> Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-23.htm">Genesis 44:23</a></b></br> And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.</p><p class="hdg">did solemnly protest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Acts 7:34</a></b></br> I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">see my face.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-5.htm">Genesis 43:5</a></b></br> But if thou wilt not send <i>him</i>, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother <i>be</i> with you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">2 Samuel 3:13</a></b></br> And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">2 Samuel 14:24,28,32</a></b></br> And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Face</a> <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Forewarn</a> <a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">However</a> <a href="/genesis/38-26.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/john/19-21.htm">Protested</a> <a href="/genesis/37-10.htm">Protesting</a> <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/genesis/26-11.htm">Warned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/genesis/43-5.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/43-5.htm">Face</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-19.htm">Forewarn</a> <a href="/genesis/44-23.htm">However</a> <a href="/genesis/43-8.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">Protested</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">Protesting</a> <a href="/exodus/13-19.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/genesis/43-5.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/exodus/18-20.htm">Warned</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>But Judah replied</b><br>Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, emerges as a leader among his brothers. His role is significant in the narrative of Joseph, as he later becomes the forebear of the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descend. Judah's leadership here foreshadows his future prominence and the messianic lineage.<p><b>The man solemnly warned us</b><br>"The man" refers to Joseph, who is now the governor of Egypt, though his brothers do not recognize him. Joseph's stern warning underscores the seriousness of the situation. This moment highlights the tension and fear the brothers feel, as they are unaware of Joseph's true identity and his intentions. The solemnity of the warning reflects the gravity of the famine and the desperation of Jacob's family.<p><b>‘You will not see my face again</b><br>In ancient Near Eastern culture, seeing someone's face, especially a ruler's, was a sign of favor and acceptance. Joseph's statement implies that without compliance, the brothers would be denied access to Egypt's resources, which were crucial for their survival. This phrase also carries a deeper spiritual symbolism, as seeing the face of God is often equated with receiving His blessing and favor.<p><b>unless your brother is with you.’</b><br>Joseph's demand for Benjamin's presence is a test of his brothers' integrity and repentance. Benjamin, the youngest and Jacob's favored son after Joseph, represents a significant emotional and familial bond. This requirement forces the brothers to confront their past actions and the favoritism that led to Joseph's initial betrayal. It also sets the stage for reconciliation and redemption, themes central to the narrative and reflective of God's redemptive plan through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve sons of Jacob, Judah plays a significant role in the account of Joseph. He emerges as a leader among his brothers and is instrumental in the eventual reconciliation with Joseph.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Joseph is the "man" referred to. He is the governor of Egypt, who has risen to power after being sold into slavery by his brothers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The father of Judah and his brothers, Jacob is the patriarch of the family. He is deeply affected by the loss of Joseph and is hesitant to send Benjamin to Egypt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jacob, Benjamin is Joseph's only full brother. His presence is crucial for the brothers to return to Egypt and obtain more grain.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph has become a powerful leader. It is the place of refuge during the famine and the setting for the unfolding drama between Joseph and his brothers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Judah's response to his father shows a sense of responsibility and leadership. As believers, we are called to step up and take responsibility in our families and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>Despite the uncertainty and fear, Judah and his brothers must trust in God's overarching plan. This teaches us to rely on God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_forgiveness.htm">Reconciliation and Forgiveness</a></b><br>The account sets the stage for reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers. It reminds us of the importance of seeking forgiveness and mending broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Judah's willingness to return to Egypt with Benjamin demonstrates faith in action. We are encouraged to act on our faith, trusting that God will provide and protect.<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_free_will_justify_evil.htm">Will you heed the warnings and remain faithful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_115_2___how_does_it_fit_unclear_events.htm">Psalm 115:2 -- How does this verse align with historical events where God's presence or intervention seemed absent or unclear?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_always_strive_with_man.htm">Will God always strive with man? (Genesis 6:3 vs. Psalm 103:9)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_cain_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cain in the Bible?</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 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Judah spake unto him, saying,</span> - Judah now becomes the spokesman, either because Reuben's entreaty had been rejected, and Levi, who followed Reuben and Simeon in respect of age, had forfeited his father's confidence though his treachery to the Shechemites (Keil, Murphy); or because he could speak to his father with greater freedom, having a freer conscience than the rest (Lange); or because he was a man possessed of greater prudence and ability than the rest (Lawson), if indeed the suggestion is not correct that they all endeavored to persuade their father, though Judah's eloquence alone is recorded (Calvin) - the man (i4 e. the Egyptian viceroy) did solemnly protest (literally, <span class="accented">protesting did protest, i.e.</span> did earnestly protest) <span class="cmt_word">unto us, saying</span>, - with an oath which is not here repeated (<a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Genesis 42:15</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-3.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">But Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֧אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“The man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֤ישׁ</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">solemnly warned</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֵ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5749.htm">Strong's 5749: </a> </span><span class="str2">To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">us,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֨נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘You will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">see</span><br /><span class="heb">תִרְא֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯir·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my face</span><br /><span class="heb">פָנַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again unless</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּלְתִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bil·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1115.htm">Strong's 1115: </a> </span><span class="str2">A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיכֶ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<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">is with you.’</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתְּכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/43-3.htm">Genesis 43:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/43-3.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:3 Judah spoke to him saying The man (Gen. 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