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The Egyptians who ate with Joseph sat at their own table, because Egyptians despise Hebrews and refuse to eat with them. <a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a> They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They separately served Joseph, his brothers, and the Egyptians. They ate separately because the Egyptians would not eat with the Hebrews, since that was detestable to them. <a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a> And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a> So they set him a place by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves; because the Egyptians could not eat food with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then they served him by himself, and Joseph’s brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves; because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a> So they served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is loathsome to the Egyptians. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So they served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians, who ate with him, by themselves; because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is loathsome to the Egyptians. <a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So they set the meal for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the servants served Joseph by himself [in honor of his rank], and his brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because [according to custom] the Egyptians could not eat food with the Hebrews, for that is loathsome to the Egyptians. <a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They served him by himself, his brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who were eating with him by themselves, because Egyptians could not eat with Hebrews, since that is detestable to them. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They served him by himself, his brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who were eating with him by themselves, because Egyptians could not eat with Hebrews, since that is abhorrent to them. <a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, that did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. <a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joseph was served at a table by himself, and his brothers were served at another. The Egyptians sat at yet another table, because Egyptians felt it was disgusting to eat with Hebrews. <a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. <a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He was served separately from his brothers. The Egyptians who were there with him were also served separately, because they found it offensive to eat with Hebrews. <a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joseph was served at one table and his brothers at another. The Egyptians who were eating there were served separately, because they considered it beneath their dignity to eat with Hebrews. <a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a> Joseph's staff served him by himself, his brothers separately, and the Egyptian staff members by themselves, because the Egyptians wouldn't take their meal with the Hebrews, since doing so was detestable for the Egyptians. <a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They separately served Joseph, his brothers, and the Egyptians. They ate separately because the Egyptians would not eat with the Hebrews, since that was detestable to them. <a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a> They set a place for him, a separate place for his brothers, and another for the Egyptians who were eating with him. (The Egyptians are not able to eat with Hebrews, for the Egyptians think it is disgusting to do so.) <a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat food with the Hebrews, for that is disgraceful to the Egyptians. <a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians who ate with him, by themselves; because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a> They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians don’t eat with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they place for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians who are eating with him by themselves: for the Egyptians are unable to eat bread with the Hebrews, for it [is] an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they place for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians who are eating with him by themselves: for the Egyptians are unable to eat bread with the Hebrews, for it is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will set for him alone, and for them alone, and the Egyptians eating with him, alone; for the Egyptians will not be able to eat bread with the Hebrews; for it is abomination to the Egyptians.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when it was set on, for Joseph apart, and for his brethren apart, for the Egyptians also that ate with him, apart, (for it is unlawful for the Egyptians to eat with the Hebrews, and they think such a feast profane:) <a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when it was set out, separately for Joseph, and separately for his brothers, likewise separately for the Egyptians, who ate at the same time, (for it is unlawful for Egyptians to eat with Hebrews, and they consider feasting in this way to be profane) <a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a> It was served separately to him, to the brothers, and to the Egyptians who partook of his board. Egyptians may not eat with Hebrews; that is abhorrent to them. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they served Joseph by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians, who did eat with him, by themselves; because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they set for him alone, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians who eat with him by themselves, because that Egyptians cannot eat bread with Hebrews, because that is defilement to Egyptians.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, that did eat with him, by themselves; because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. <a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they set on bread for him alone, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians feasting with him by themselves, for the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for it is an abomination to the Egyptians. <a href="/parallel/genesis/43-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11377" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Joseph's Hospitality to His Brothers</a> …31Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.” 32<a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śî·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">They separately served</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">Joseph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lā·hem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dām (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Separation, a part. ">his brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: wə·lam·miṣ·rîm (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">and the Egyptians.</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: hā·’ō·ḵə·lîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">They ate</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dām (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Separation, a part. ">separately</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: ham·miṣ·rîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">the Egyptians</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: yū·ḵə·lūn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">would</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.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: le·’ĕ·ḵōl (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5680.htm" title="5680: hā·‘iḇ·rîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Perhaps desc. of Eber, also another name for an Isr. Patronymic from Eber; an Eberite or descendant of Eber.">the Hebrews,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">since</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: ṯō·w·‘ê·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">was detestable</a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: lə·miṣ·rā·yim (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">to them.</a> 33They were seated before Joseph in order by age, from the firstborn to the youngest, and the men looked at one another in astonishment.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Acts 10:28</a> He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. <a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a> “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) <a href="/acts/11-3.htm">Acts 11:3</a> and said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.” <a href="/galatians/2-12.htm">Galatians 2:12</a> For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility <a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28</a> Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. <a href="/mark/7-3.htm">Mark 7:3-4</a> Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially. / And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining. <a href="/matthew/15-2.htm">Matthew 15:2</a> “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” <a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Luke 5:30</a> But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” <a href="/acts/15-20.htm">Acts 15:20</a> Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. <a href="/exodus/8-26.htm">Exodus 8:26</a> But Moses replied, “It would not be right to do that, because the sacrifices we offer to the LORD our God would be detestable to the Egyptians. If we offer sacrifices that are detestable before the Egyptians, will they not stone us? <a href="/deuteronomy/7-2.htm">Deuteronomy 7:2-3</a> and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. / Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, <a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Ezra 9:12</a> Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving it as an inheritance to your sons forever.’ <a href="/nehemiah/13-23.htm">Nehemiah 13:23-25</a> In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah. / I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! <a href="/isaiah/52-11.htm">Isaiah 52:11</a> Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination to the Egyptians.eat bread.<a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Genesis 43:16</a> And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.<a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Genesis 31:54</a> Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount.for that is an abomination.<a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Genesis 43:16</a> And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.<a href="/genesis/46-34.htm">Genesis 46:34</a> That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.<a href="/exodus/8-26.htm">Exodus 8:26</a> And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the LORD our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-27.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/genesis/41-21.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/genesis/43-2.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/40-15.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Loathsome</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Served</a> <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/31-49.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/genesis/7-8.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-34.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/genesis/47-22.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/genesis/45-23.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/exodus/8-26.htm">Detestable</a> <a href="/genesis/45-18.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/exodus/12-4.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Food</a> <a href="/exodus/1-22.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/numbers/11-20.htm">Loathsome</a> <a href="/exodus/2-20.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Served</a> <a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/genesis/49-4.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 43</div>1. <a href="/genesis/43-1.htm">Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Joseph entertains his brothers.</a> 19. <a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">They discover their fears to the steward.</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Joseph makes them a feast.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/43.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/43.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>They separately served Joseph, his brothers, and the Egyptians. In this scene, Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egypt, is hosting a meal for his brothers who have come to buy grain during a famine. The separation in dining reflects the social and cultural hierarchies of the time. Joseph, as the governor of Egypt, is served separately, highlighting his elevated status. His brothers, unaware of his true identity, are treated as foreigners. The Egyptians are also served separately, indicating a strict adherence to social customs and norms. This separation underscores the tension between the Egyptians and the Hebrews, a theme that will continue throughout the Israelites' history in Egypt.They ate separately because the Egyptians would not eat with the Hebrews, This phrase highlights the cultural and ethnic divisions of the time. Egyptians considered themselves superior to other peoples, including the Hebrews. This separation in dining practices is indicative of broader social prejudices and taboos. The Egyptians' refusal to eat with the Hebrews reflects a deep-seated cultural disdain, which is consistent with the broader narrative of the Israelites' eventual enslavement in Egypt. This separation also foreshadows the eventual exodus of the Israelites, as God calls them to be a distinct and separate people.since that was detestable to them. The term "detestable" indicates a strong aversion, suggesting that the Egyptians viewed the Hebrews as ritually or socially impure. This aversion may have been rooted in religious or cultural beliefs, as the Egyptians had a complex system of purity laws and social customs. This separation can be seen as a precursor to the later laws given to the Israelites, which also emphasize separation and holiness. The detestability of the Hebrews to the Egyptians sets the stage for the eventual conflict and deliverance narrative that unfolds in the book of Exodus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> - The governor of Egypt, who is hosting a meal for his brothers. He is in a position of power and authority, yet his identity remains hidden from his brothers. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> - The sons of Jacob, who have come to Egypt to buy grain during the famine. They are unaware that the Egyptian official they are dealing with is their brother Joseph. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egyptians.htm">Egyptians</a> - The native people of Egypt, who have cultural and social customs that separate them from the Hebrews, as seen in their dining practices. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hebrews.htm">Hebrews</a> - Referring to Joseph's brothers, who are descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are culturally distinct from the Egyptians. 5. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> - The setting of this event, a powerful and influential nation during the time of Joseph, with its own customs and social norms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/cultural_separation_and_god's_sovereignty.htm">Cultural Separation and God's Sovereignty</a> Despite cultural divisions, God's plan for His people transcends human barriers. Joseph's position in Egypt is part of God's providential plan to preserve the Hebrew people. <a href="/topical/i/identity_and_integrity.htm">Identity and Integrity</a> Joseph maintains his integrity and identity even in a foreign land. Believers are called to uphold their faith and values, regardless of their surroundings. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_unlikely_circumstances.htm">God's Provision in Unlikely Circumstances</a> God uses unexpected means and people to fulfill His promises. Joseph's rise to power in Egypt is a testament to God's ability to provide and protect His people. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_forgiveness.htm">Reconciliation and Forgiveness</a> The separation at the meal foreshadows the eventual reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers. Believers are encouraged to seek reconciliation and extend forgiveness, as Joseph eventually does. <a href="/topical/r/respecting_cultural_differences.htm">Respecting Cultural Differences</a> While cultural differences exist, believers are called to respect and understand them, recognizing that God's love and salvation are for all people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_43.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 43</a> <a href="/q/why_no_non-biblical_record_of_gen_47.htm">Why is there no clear non-biblical documentation of both a severe seven-year famine and the Hebrews thriving in Egypt (Genesis 47)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_hebrews_thriving_in_egypt.htm">Throughout Genesis 39, is there any evidence outside the text that corroborates the presence of Hebrews prospering in Egypt under divine favor?</a> <a href="/q/would_pharaoh_allow_joseph's_long_burial_trip.htm">In Genesis 50:5–6, how plausible is it that Pharaoh would permit Joseph to transport Jacob’s remains such a great distance for burial, considering political and logistical realities of the time? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_record_of_joseph's_rise.htm">Genesis 41:14-15: Why does no Egyptian record mention a Hebrew slave suddenly elevated to such a high position in Pharaoh's court?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/43.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) By himself . . . by themselves.--These caste distinctions were common in ancient times, and still exist in India. Joseph probably had his food served separately because of his high rank; but the word "abomination" shows that eating with foreigners was shunned by the Egyptians for religious considerations. Herodotus (ii. 41) says that the Greeks were equally the objects of their dislike, and that the use even of a Greek knife would render food, otherwise clean, polluted in the eyes of the Egyptians.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/43.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves. "Joseph eats apart from his brethren, keeping strictly to the Egyptian mode; and the history does not omit to remark that in this point he adhered to the custom of the country" (Havernick, 21). Because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews. Herodotus (2:41) affirms that the Egyptians would neither use the knife, spit, or basin of a Grecian, nor taste the flesh of a clean cow if it happened to be cut with a Grecian knife. For that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. The reason for this separation from foreigners being that they dreaded being polluted by such as killed and ate cows, which animals were held in high veneration in Egypt. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>They served וַיָּשִׂ֥ימוּ (way·yā·śî·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set [Joseph’s] brothers לְבַדָּ֑ם (lə·ḇad·dām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of separately from לְבַדָּ֔ם (lə·ḇad·dām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of him לְבַדּ֖וֹ (lə·ḇad·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of and the Egyptians וְלַמִּצְרִ֞ים (wə·lam·miṣ·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt who ate הָאֹכְלִ֤ים (hā·’ō·ḵə·lîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat with him, אִתּוֹ֙ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among because כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Egyptians הַמִּצְרִ֗ים (ham·miṣ·rîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt would יוּכְל֜וּן (yū·ḵə·lūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> To be able, have power not לֹ֨א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no eat לֶאֱכֹ֤ל (le·’ĕ·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat with Hebrews, הָֽעִבְרִים֙ (hā·‘iḇ·rîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5680.htm">Strong's 5680: </a> Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite since כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction that הִ֖וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was detestable תוֹעֵבָ֥ה (ṯō·w·‘ê·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to them. לְמִצְרָֽיִם׃ (lə·miṣ·rā·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/43-32.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:32 They served him by himself and them (Gen. 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