台灣聖經網 【英文聖經專區】

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43:1

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那地的饑荒甚大。

KJV

And the famine was sore in the land.

ASV

And the famine was sore in the land.

YLT

And the famine `is' severe in the land;

BBE

And when the grain which they had got in Egypt was all used up, their father said to them, Go again and get us a little food.

WEB

The famine was severe in the land.

43:2

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他們從埃及帶來的糧食吃盡了，他們的父親就對他們說：「你們再去給我糴些糧來。」

KJV

And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.

ASV

And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the grain which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.

YLT

and it cometh to pass, when they have finished eating the corn which they brought from Egypt, that their father saith unto them, `Turn back, buy for us a little food.'

BBE

And Judah said to him, The man said to us with an oath, You are not to come before me again without your brother.

WEB

It happened, when they had eaten up the grain which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said to them, "Go again, buy us a little more food."

43:3

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猶大對他說：「那人諄諄地告誡我們說：『你們的兄弟若不與你們同來，你們就不得見我的面。』

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

YLT

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;

BBE

If you will let our brother go with us, we will go down and get food:

WEB

Judah spoke to him, saying, "The man solemnly warned us, saying, You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.'

43:4

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你若打發我們的兄弟與我們同去，我們就下去給你糴糧；

KJV

If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:

ASV

If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:

YLT

if thou art sending our brother with us, we go down, and buy for thee food,

BBE

But if you will not send him, we will not go down: for the man said to us, You are not to come before me if your brother is not with you.

WEB

If you'll send our brother with us, we'll go down and buy you food,

43:5

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你若不打發他去，我們就不下去，因為那人對我們說：『你們的兄弟若不與你們同來，你們就不得見我的面。』」

KJV

But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.

ASV

but if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down; for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.

YLT

and if thou art not sending -- we do not go down, for the man said unto us, Ye do not see my face without your brother `being' with you.'

BBE

And Israel said, Why were you so cruel to me as to say to him that you had a brother?

WEB

but if you'll not send him, we'll not go down, for the man said to us, You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.'"

43:6

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以色列說：「你們為什麼這樣害我，告訴那人你們還有兄弟呢？」

KJV

And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?

ASV

And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?

YLT

And Israel saith, `Why did ye evil to me, by declaring to the man that ye had yet a brother?'

BBE

And they said, The man put a number of questions to us about ourselves and our family, saying, Is your father still living? have you another brother? And we had to give him answers; how were we to have any idea that he would say, Come back with your brother?

WEB

Israel said, "Why did you treat me so badly, telling the man that you had another brother?"

43:7

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他們回答說：「那人詳細問到我們和我們的親屬，說：『你們的父親還在嗎？你們還有兄弟嗎？』我們就按著他所問的告訴他，焉能知道他要說『必須把你們的兄弟帶下來』呢？」

KJV

And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down

ASV

And they said, The man asked straitly concerning ourselves, and concerning our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye `another' brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we in any wise know that he would say, Bring your brother down?

YLT

and they say, `The man asked diligently concerning us, and concerning our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye a brother? and we declare to him according to the tenor of these things; do we certainly know that he will say, Bring down your brother?'

BBE

Then Judah said to Israel, his father, Send the boy with me, and let us be up and going, so that we and you and our little ones may not come to destruction.

WEB

They said, "The man asked directly concerning ourselves, and concerning our relatives, saying, Is your father still alive? Have you another brother?' We just answered his questions. Is there any way we could know that he would say, Bring your brother down?'"

43:8

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猶大又對他父親以色列說：「你打發童子與我同去，我們就起身下去，好叫我們和你，並我們的婦人孩子，都得存活，不至於死。

KJV

And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones.

ASV

And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones.

YLT

And Judah saith unto Israel his father, `Send the youth with me, and we arise, and go, and live, and do not die, both we, and thou, and our infants.

BBE

Put him into my care and make me responsible for him: if I do not give him safely back to you, let mine be the sin for ever.

WEB

Judah said to Israel, his father, "Send the boy with me, and we'll get up and go, so that we may live, and not die, both we, and you, and also our little ones.

43:9

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我為他作保；你可以從我手中追討，我若不帶他回來交在你面前，我情願永遠擔罪。

KJV

I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:

ASV

I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:

YLT

I -- I am surety `for' him, from my hand thou dost require him; if I have not brought him in unto thee, and set him before thee -- then I have sinned against thee all the days;

BBE

Truly, if we had not let the time go by, we might have come back again by now.

WEB

I'll be collateral for him. From my hand will you require him. If I don't bring him to you, and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever,

43:10

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我們若沒有耽擱，如今第二次都回來了。」

KJV

For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time.

ASV

for except we had lingered, surely we had now returned a second time.

YLT

for if we had not lingered, surely now we had returned these two times.'

BBE

Then their father Israel said to them, If it has to be so, then do this: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels to give the man, perfumes and honey and spices and nuts:

WEB

for if we hadn't delayed, surely we would have returned a second time by now."

43:11

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他們的父親以色列說：「若必須如此，你們就當這樣行：可以將這地土產中最好的乳香、蜂蜜、香料、沒藥、榧子、杏仁都取一點，收在器具裡，帶下去送給那人作禮物，

KJV

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:

ASV

And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this: take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;

YLT

And Israel their father saith unto them, `If so, now, this do: take of the praised thing of the land in your vessels, and take down to the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts and almonds;

BBE

And take twice as much money with you; that is to say, take back the money which was put in your bags, for it may have been an error;

WEB

Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;

43:12

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又要手裡加倍地帶銀子，並將歸還在你們口袋內的銀子仍帶在手裡；那或者是錯了。

KJV

And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:

ASV

and take double money in your hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks carry again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:

YLT

and double money take in your hand, even the money which is brought back in the mouth of your bags, ye take back in your hand, it may be it `is' an oversight.

BBE

And take your brother and go back to the man:

WEB

and take double money in your hand, and take back the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was an oversight.

43:13

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也帶著你們的兄弟，起身去見那人。

KJV

Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man:

ASV

take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man:

YLT

`And take your brother, and rise, turn back unto the man;

BBE

And may God, the Ruler of all, give you mercy before the man, so that he may give you back your other brother and Benjamin. If my children are to be taken from me; there is no help for it.

WEB

Take your brother also, get up, and return to the man.

43:14

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但願全能的神使你們在那人面前蒙憐憫，釋放你們的那弟兄和便雅憫回來。我若喪了兒子，就喪了吧！」

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

YLT

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.'

BBE

So they took what their father said for the man, and twice as much money in their hands, and Benjamin, and went on their journey to Egypt, and came before Joseph.

WEB

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."

43:15

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於是，他們拿著那禮物，又手裡加倍地帶銀子，並且帶著便雅憫，起身下到埃及，站在約瑟面前。

KJV

And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

ASV

And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

YLT

And the men take this present, double money also they have taken in their hand, and Benjamin; and they rise, and go down to Egypt, and stand before Joseph;

BBE

And when Joseph saw Benjamin, he said to his chief servant, Take these men into my house, and make ready a meal, for they will take food with me in the middle of the day.

WEB

The men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and got up, went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

43:16

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約瑟見便雅憫和他們同來，就對家宰說：「將這些人領到屋裡。要宰殺牲畜，預備筵席，因為晌午這些人同我吃飯。」

KJV

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.

ASV

And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring the men into the house, and slay, and make ready; for the men shall dine with me at noon.

YLT

and Joseph seeth Benjamin with them, and saith to him who `is' over his house, `Bring the men into the house, and slaughter an animal, and make ready, for with me do the men eat at noon.'

BBE

And the servant did as Joseph said, and took the men into Joseph's house.

WEB

When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, "Bring the men into the house, and butcher an animal, and make ready; for the men will dine with me at noon."

43:17

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家宰就遵著約瑟的命去行，領他們進約瑟的屋裡。

KJV

And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.

ASV

And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men to Joseph's house.

YLT

And the man doth as Joseph hath said, and the man bringeth in the men into the house of Joseph,

BBE

Now the men were full of fear because they had been taken into Joseph's house and they said, It is because of the money which was put back in our bags the first time; he is looking for something against us, so that he may come down on us and take us and our asses for his use.

WEB

The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph's house.

43:18

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他們因為被領到約瑟的屋裡，就害怕，說：「領我們到這裡來，必是因為頭次歸還在我們口袋裡的銀子，找我們的錯縫，下手害我們，強取我們為奴僕，搶奪我們的驢。」

KJV

And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen

ASV

And the men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

YLT

and the men are afraid because they have been brought into the house of Joseph, and they say, `For the matter of the money which was put back in our bags at the commencement are we brought in -- to roll himself upon us, and to throw himself on us, and to take us for servants -- our asses also.'

BBE

So they went up to Joseph's chief servant at the door of the house,

WEB

The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time, we're brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, attack us, and sieze us as slaves, along with our donkeys."

43:19

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他們就挨進約瑟的家宰，在屋門口和他說話，

KJV

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,

ASV

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they spake unto him at the door of the house,

YLT

And they come nigh unto the man who `is' over the house of Joseph, and speak unto him at the opening of the house,

BBE

And said, O my lord, we only came down the first time to get food;

WEB

They came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they spoke to him at the door of the house,

43:20

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說：「我主啊，我們頭次下來實在是要糴糧。

KJV

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

ASV

and said, Oh, my lord, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

YLT

and say, `O, my lord, we really come down at the commencement to buy food;

BBE

And when we came to our night's resting-place, on opening our bags we saw that every man's money was in the mouth of his bag, all our money in full weight: and we have it with us to give it back;

WEB

and said, "Oh, my lord, we indeed came down the first time to buy food.

43:21

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後來到了住宿的地方，我們打開口袋，不料，各人的銀子，分量足數，仍在各人的口袋內，現在我們手裡又帶回來了。

KJV

And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.

ASV

and it came to pass, when we came to the lodging-place, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.

YLT

and it cometh to pass, when we have come in unto the lodging-place, and open our bags, that lo, each one's money `is' in the mouth of his bag, our money in its weight, and we bring it back in our hand;

BBE

As well as more money, with which to get food: we have no idea who put our money in our bags.

WEB

When we came to the lodging place, we opened our sacks, and behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight. We have brought it back in our hand.

43:22

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另外又帶下銀子來糴糧。不知道先前誰把銀子放在我們的口袋裡。」

KJV

And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.

ASV

And other money have we brought down in our hand to buy food: we know not who put our money in our sacks.

YLT

and other money have we brought down in our hand to buy food; we have not known who put our money in our bags.'

BBE

Then the servant said, Peace be with you: have no fear: your God, even the God of your father, has put wealth in your bags for you: I had your money. Then he let Simeon come out to them.

WEB

We have brought down other money in our hand to buy food. We don't know who put our money in our sacks."

43:23

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家宰說：「你們可以放心，不要害怕，是你們的神和你們父親的神賜給你們財寶在你們的口袋裡；你們的銀子，我早已收了。」他就把西緬帶出來，交給他們。

KJV

And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.

ASV

And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.

YLT

And he saith, `Peace to you, fear not: your God and the God of your father hath given to you hidden treasure in your bags, your money came unto me;' and he bringeth out Simeon unto them.

BBE

And the servant took them into Joseph's house, and gave them water for washing their feet; and he gave their asses food.

WEB

He said, "Peace be to you. Don't be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money." He brought Simeon out to them.

43:24

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家宰就領他們進約瑟的屋裡，給他們水洗腳，又給他們草料餵驢。

KJV

And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.

ASV

And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. And he gave their asses provender.

YLT

And the man bringeth in the men into Joseph's house, and giveth water, and they wash their feet; and he giveth provender for their asses,

BBE

And they got ready the things for Joseph before he came in the middle of the day: for word was given to them that they were to have a meal there.

WEB

The man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys fodder.

43:25

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他們就預備那禮物，等候約瑟晌午來，因為他們聽見要在那裡吃飯。

KJV

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

ASV

And they made ready the present against Joseph's coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

YLT

and they prepare the present until the coming of Joseph at noon, for they have heard that there they do eat bread.

BBE

And when Joseph came in, they gave him the things which they had for him, and went down to the earth before him.

WEB

They made ready the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.

43:26

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約瑟來到家裡，他們就把手中的禮物拿進屋去給他，又俯伏在地，向他下拜。

KJV

And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

ASV

And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down themselves to him to the earth.

YLT

And Joseph cometh into the house, and they bring to him the present which `is' in their hand, into the house, and bow themselves to him, to the earth;

BBE

And he said, How are you? is your father well, the old man of whom you were talking to me? is he still living?

WEB

When Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves down to him to the earth.

43:27

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約瑟問他們好，又問：「你們的父親，就是你們所說的那老人家平安嗎？他還在嗎？」

KJV

And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?

ASV

And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?

YLT

and he asketh of them of peace, and saith, `Is your father well? the aged man of whom ye have spoken, is he yet alive?'

BBE

And they said, Your servant, our father, is well, he is still living. And they went down on their faces before him.

WEB

He asked them of their welfare, and said, "Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he yet alive?"

43:28

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他們回答說：「你僕人我們的父親平安；他還在。」於是他們低頭下拜。

KJV

And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

ASV

And they said, Thy servant our father is well, he is yet alive. And they bowed the head, and made obeisance.

YLT

and they say, `Thy servant our father `is' well, he is yet alive;' and they bow, and do obeisance.

BBE

Then, lifting up his eyes, he saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and he said, Is this your youngest brother of whom you gave me word? And he said, God be good to you, my son.

WEB

They said, "Your servant, our father, is well. He is still alive." They bowed the head, and did homage.

43:29

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約瑟舉目看見他同母的兄弟便雅憫，就說：「你們向我所說那頂小的兄弟就是這位嗎？」又說：「小兒啊，願神賜恩給你！」

KJV

And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.

ASV

And he lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and said, Is this your youngest brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.

YLT

And he lifteth up his eyes, and seeth Benjamin his brother, his mother's son, and saith, `Is this your young brother, of whom ye have spoken unto me?' and he saith, `God favour thee, my son.'

BBE

Then Joseph's heart went out to his brother, and he went quickly into his room, for he was overcome with weeping.

WEB

He lifted up his eyes, and saw Benjamin, his brother, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest brother, of whom you spoke to me?" He said, "God be gracious to you, my son."

43:30

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約瑟愛弟之情發動，就急忙尋找可哭之地，進入自己的屋裡，哭了一場。

KJV

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

ASV

And Joseph made haste; for his heart yearned over his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

YLT

And Joseph hasteth, for his bowels have been moved for his brother, and he seeketh to weep, and entereth the inner chamber, and weepeth there;

BBE

Then, after washing his face, he came out, and controlling his feelings said, Put food before us.

WEB

Joseph hurried, for his heart yearned over his brother; and he sought a place to weep. He entered into his room, and wept there.

43:31

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他洗了臉出來，勉強隱忍，吩咐人擺飯。

KJV

And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

ASV

And he washed his face, and came out; and he refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

YLT

and he washeth his face, and goeth out, and refraineth himself, and saith, `Place bread.'

BBE

And they put a meal ready for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians who were with him by themselves; because the Egyptians may not take food with the Hebrews, for that would make them unclean.

WEB

He washed his face, and came out. He controlled himself, and said, "Serve the meal."

43:32

和合本

他們就為約瑟單擺了一席，為那些人又擺了一席，也為和約瑟同吃飯的埃及人另擺了一席，因為埃及人不可和希伯來人一同吃飯；那原是埃及人所厭惡的。

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

YLT

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.

BBE

And they were all given their seats before him in order of birth, from the oldest to the youngest: so that they were looking at one another in wonder.

WEB

They served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians, that ate with him, by themselves, because the Egyptians don't eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is an abomination to the Egyptians.

43:33

和合本

約瑟使眾弟兄在他面前排列坐席，都按著長幼的次序，眾弟兄就彼此詫異。

KJV

And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marveled one at another.

ASV

And they sat before him, the first-born according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one with another.

YLT

And they sit before him, the first-born according to his birthright, and the young one according to his youth, and the men wonder one at another;

BBE

And Joseph sent food to them from his table, but he sent five times as much to Benjamin as to any of the others. And they took wine freely with him.

WEB

They sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth, and the men marveled one with another.

43:34

和合本

約瑟把他面前的食物分出來，送給他們；但便雅憫所得的比別人多五倍。他們就飲酒，和約瑟一同宴樂。

KJV

And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.

ASV

And he took `and sent' messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.

YLT

and he lifteth up gifts from before him unto them, and the gift of Benjamin is five hands more than the gifts of all of them; and they drink, yea, they drink abundantly with him.

BBE

WEB

He sent portions to them from before him, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. They drank, and were merry with him.

New International Version
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King James Version
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American Standard Version
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Young's Literal Translation
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Bible in Basic English
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World English Bible
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English Standard Version (ESV)
The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale's New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
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New English Translation (NET Bible)
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Contemporary English Version (US Version)

Uncompromising simplicity marked the American Bible Society's translation of the Contemporary English Version that was first published in 1995. The text is easily read by grade schoolers, second language readers, and those who prefer the more contemporized form. The CEV is not a paraphrase; it is an accurate and faithful translation of the original manuscripts.

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Good News Bible

This translation, published by the British & Foreign Bible Society, was first published in 1992.

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New American Standard Bible

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English Revised Version (ERV)

The Revised Version (or English Revised Version) of the Bible is a late 19th-century British revision of the King James Version of 1611. The New Testament was published in 1881, the Old Testament in 1885, and the Apocrypha in 1894. The best known of the translation committee members were Brooke Foss Westcott and Fenton John Anthony Hort; their fiercest critic of that period was John William Burgon.

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Geneva Bible of 1587

The Geneva Bible is one of the most historically significant translations of the Bible into the English language, preceding the King James translation by 51 years. It was the primary Bible of 16th century Protestantism and was the Bible used by William Shakespeare, Oliver Cromwell, John Knox, John Donne, and John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress. It was one of the Bibles taken to America on the Mayflower, it was used by many English Dissenters, and it was still respected by Oliver Cromwell's soldiers at the time of the English Civil War.

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Updated King James Version (UKJV)

This is the Updated King James Version (UKJV) which started with the KJV Authorized Version and updated most of the old-English vocabulary to modern English equivalents while maintaining the original doctrine.

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Authorized King James Version Pure Cambridge Edition (AKJV/PCE)

The Pure Cambridge Edition (first published circa 1900) is the product of the process of textual purification that has occurred since 1611 when the Authorized Version was completed, and has been used (often unwittingly) as the received text for many decades. Millions of copies conformed to this edition were issued by Bible and missionary societies in the twentieth century.

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Coverdale Bible of 1535 (Coverdale)

The Coverdale Bible, compiled by Myles Coverdale and published in 1535, was the first complete Modern English translation of the Bible (not just the Old Testament or New Testament), and the first complete printed translation into English

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