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As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/43.htm">New Living Translation</a> May God Almighty give you mercy as you go before the man, so that he will release Simeon and let Benjamin return. But if I must lose my children, so be it.” <a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a> May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, and may he send back your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a> And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a> And may God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved, I am bereaved!” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and may God Almighty grant you compassion in the sight of the man, so that he will release to you your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my sons, I am bereaved!” <a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a> and may God Almighty grant you compassion in the sight of the man, so that he will release to you your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and may God Almighty grant you compassion in the sight of the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and may God Almighty grant you compassion before the man, so that he will release to you your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.” <a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and may God Almighty grant you compassion and favor before the man, so that he will release to you your other brother [Simeon] and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children [Joseph, Simeon, and Benjamin], I am bereaved.” <a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin to you. As for me, if I am deprived of my sons, then I am deprived.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin to you. As for me, if I am deprived of my sons, then I am deprived.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a> and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin. And if I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. <a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When you go in to see the governor, I pray that God All-Powerful will be good to you and that the governor will let your other brother and Benjamin come back home with you. But if I must lose my children, I suppose I must. <a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a> and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin. And if I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. <a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> May God Almighty make him merciful to you so that he will send your other brother and Benjamin [home] with you. If I lose my children, I lose my children." <a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a> May Almighty God cause the man to have pity on you, so that he will give Benjamin and your other brother back to you. As for me, if I must lose my children, I must lose them." <a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a> and may God Almighty cause the man to show compassion toward you. May he send all of you back, including your other brother and Benjamin. Now as for me, if I lose my children, I lose them." <a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.? <a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a> May the sovereign God grant you mercy before the man so that he may release your other brother and Benjamin! As for me, if I lose my children I lose them." <a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And may El Shaddai grant you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am deprived of my children, then I am deprived." <a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin: If I be bereaved, I am bereaved. <a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a> May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and God Almighty give to you mercies before the man, so that he has sent to you your other brother and Benjamin; and I, when I am bereaved—I am bereaved.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and God Almighty give to you mercies before the man, so that he hath sent to you your other brother and Benjamin; and I, when I am bereaved -- I am bereaved.' <a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And God Almighty will give to you mercy before the man, and send you your one brother and Benjamin: and when I was bereaved of children, I was bereaved of children.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And may my almighty God make him favourable to you; and send back with you your brother, whom he keepeth, and this Benjamin: and as for me I shall be desolate without children. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then may my Almighty God cause him to be pleased by you. And send your brother, whom he holds, back with you, along with this one, Benjamin. But as for me, without my children, I will be like one who is bereaved.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a> May God Almighty grant you mercy in the presence of the man, so that he may let your other brother go, as well as Benjamin. As for me, if I am to suffer bereavement, I shall suffer it.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> may God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, so that he may send back your other brother and Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And may God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin with you. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, and he shall send with you your other brother and Benyamin, and inasmuch as I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.' <a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And my God give you favour in the sight of the man, and send away your other brother, and Benjamin, for I accordingly as I have been bereaved, am bereaved. <a href="/parallel/genesis/43-14.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=11209" 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">The Return to Egypt with Benjamin</a> …13Take your brother as well, and return to the man at once. 14<a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: wə·’êl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">May God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: šad·day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">Almighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">grant</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7356.htm" title="7356: ra·ḥă·mîm (N-mp) -- Compassion. From racham; compassion; by extension, the womb; by implication, a maiden.">mercy</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</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/7971.htm" title="7971: wə·šil·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">that he may release</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">your</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/312.htm" title="312: ’a·ḥêr (Adj-ms) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">other</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: bin·yā·mîn (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">along with Benjamin.</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">As for me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/hebrew/7921.htm" title="7921: šā·ḵō·lə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To be bereaved. A primitive root; properly, to miscarry, i.e. Suffer abortion; by analogy, to bereave.">I am bereaved,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7921.htm" title="7921: šā·ḵā·lə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To be bereaved. A primitive root; properly, to miscarry, i.e. Suffer abortion; by analogy, to bereave.">I am bereaved.”</a> 15So the men took these gifts, along with double the amount of silver, and Benjamin as well. Then they hurried down to Egypt and stood before Joseph.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/42-36.htm">Genesis 42:36</a> Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!” <a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Genesis 44:16</a> “What can we say to my lord?” Judah replied. “How can we plead? How can we justify ourselves? God has exposed the iniquity of your servants. We are now my lord’s slaves—both we and the one who was found with the cup.” <a href="/genesis/45-7.htm">Genesis 45:7-8</a> God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. / Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/exodus/33-19.htm">Exodus 33:19</a> “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a> ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17</a> “Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.” <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a> Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” <a href="/2_kings/19-4.htm">2 Kings 19:4</a> Perhaps the LORD your God will hear all the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to defy the living God, and He will rebuke him for the words that the LORD your God has heard. Therefore lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives.” <a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a> My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a> Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a> A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a> Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.And God.<a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.<a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a> And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.<a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11-28</a> Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children… If I be, etc.<a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a> Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.<a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11</a> And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/genesis/42-36.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/42-36.htm">Bereaved</a> <a href="/genesis/43-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/19-16.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/genesis/24-42.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Help</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/revelation/9-14.htm">Release</a> <a href="/genesis/42-33.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/48-3.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-33.htm">Bereaved</a> <a href="/genesis/44-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/2-6.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/genesis/48-11.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/23-5.htm">Release</a> <a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Sight</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>May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man This phrase invokes the name "God Almighty," which is translated from the Hebrew "El Shaddai." This name emphasizes God's power and sovereignty, often used in contexts where divine intervention is sought. Jacob, the speaker, is appealing to God's supreme authority to influence the Egyptian official, who is Joseph, though unknown to them at this point. The plea for mercy highlights the dire situation, as the brothers are returning to Egypt to buy grain during a severe famine. The concept of mercy is central in biblical narratives, often associated with God's covenantal faithfulness. This plea reflects a deep reliance on divine providence, echoing themes found in other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/57.htm">Psalm 57:1</a>, where seeking God's mercy is a refuge in times of trouble.that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin The "other brother" refers to Simeon, who was held in Egypt as a guarantee of the brothers' return with Benjamin. This situation underscores the tension and fear within Jacob's family, as they are forced to confront past sins, particularly the selling of Joseph into slavery. The mention of Benjamin, Jacob's youngest and most beloved son after Joseph, adds emotional weight. Benjamin's safety is paramount to Jacob, reflecting the patriarchal family's dynamics and favoritism. This narrative foreshadows the eventual reconciliation and restoration of the family, a theme that resonates with the story of the prodigal son in <a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>, where reconciliation follows repentance and forgiveness.As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved. Jacob's statement here is one of resignation and acceptance of potential loss. This reflects a shift in Jacob's character from earlier in Genesis, where he often relied on his cunning and resourcefulness. Now, he acknowledges his vulnerability and the limits of his control, entrusting the outcome to God's will. This mirrors the attitude of Esther in <a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a>, where she resolves to approach the king despite the risk, saying, "If I perish, I perish." Both instances highlight a surrender to divine sovereignty, trusting in God's plan despite personal risk or loss. Jacob's acceptance of potential bereavement also prefigures the ultimate sacrifice and surrender seen in Jesus Christ, who willingly faced death for the redemption of humanity, as described in <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a> The patriarch of the Israelite tribes, father of Joseph and his brothers. In this verse, he is expressing his hope and resignation as he sends his sons back to Egypt. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god_almighty.htm">God Almighty (El Shaddai)</a> A name for God emphasizing His power and sovereignty. Jacob invokes this name, seeking divine intervention and mercy. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> The sons of Jacob, who are returning to Egypt to buy grain during a famine. They are unaware that the Egyptian official they are dealing with is their brother Joseph. 4. <a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a> The youngest son of Jacob, whom Jacob is particularly protective of after losing Joseph. His safety is a central concern in this account. 5. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph has risen to power and where his brothers must go to buy food during the famine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Jacob's invocation of "God Almighty" (El Shaddai) reminds us to trust in God's ultimate power and control over our circumstances. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_mercy.htm">Seeking Divine Mercy</a> Jacob's prayer for mercy highlights the importance of seeking God's compassion and favor in challenging situations. <a href="/topical/a/acceptance_of_god's_will.htm">Acceptance of God's Will</a> Jacob's statement, "if I am bereaved, I am bereaved," demonstrates a surrender to God's will, teaching us to accept outcomes beyond our control. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_responsibility.htm">Family and Responsibility</a> The account underscores the importance of family unity and responsibility, as Jacob sends his sons to secure provisions for their survival. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Jacob's decision to send Benjamin, despite his fears, illustrates faith in action, encouraging us to step forward in faith even when anxious.<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/who_are_the_'sons_of_god'_in_gen_6_1-4.htm">Who were the 'sons of God' in Genesis 6:1-4?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_proof_of_god's_speech_today.htm">In Job 33:14, if God truly speaks in multiple ways, why is there no verifiable evidence of such divine communication today?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_cause_confusion.htm">Is God the author of confusion? (1 Corinthians 14:33 vs. Genesis 11:7-9)</a> <a href="/q/what_are_all_the_names_in_the_bible.htm">What are all the names in the Bible?</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>(14) God Almighty.--Heb., El Shaddai, the name by which Abraham's covenant (<a href="/genesis/17-1.htm" title="And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be you perfect.">Genesis 17:1</a>) was renewed to Jacob (<a href="/genesis/35-11.htm" title="And God said to him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of you, and kings shall come out of your loins;">Genesis 35:11</a>).If I be bereaved . . . --An expression of pious resignation, united with heartfelt anguish. The inserted words of my children lessen the pathos of the patriarch's ejaculation, which literally is "and I, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved." <a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>May God וְאֵ֣ל (wə·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty Almighty שַׁדַּ֗י (šad·day) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> The Almighty grant יִתֵּ֨ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set you לָכֶ֤ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> mercy רַחֲמִים֙ (ra·ḥă·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7356.htm">Strong's 7356: </a> Compassion, the womb, a maiden before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the man הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person so that he will release וְשִׁלַּ֥ח (wə·šil·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out your other אַחֵ֖ר (’a·ḥêr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other brother אֲחִיכֶ֥ם (’ă·ḥî·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) along with Benjamin. בִּנְיָמִ֑ין (bin·yā·mîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites As for me, וַאֲנִ֕י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I if כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I am bereaved, שָׁכֹ֖לְתִּי (šā·ḵō·lə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7921.htm">Strong's 7921: </a> To miscarry, suffer abortion, to bereave I am bereaved.” שָׁכָֽלְתִּי׃ (šā·ḵā·lə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7921.htm">Strong's 7921: </a> To miscarry, suffer abortion, to bereave <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:14 May God Almighty give you mercy before (Gen. 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