Genesis 42:1 Parallel Translations

When Jacob found out that grain was for sale in Egypt, he said to his sons, "Why do you keep looking at each other?(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

ASV:

Now Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

BBE:

Now Jacob, hearing that there was grain in Egypt, said to his sons, Why are you looking at one another?

DBY:

And Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said to his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

ERV:

Now Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, and Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

JPS:

Now Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, and Jacob said unto his sons: 'Why do ye look one upon another?'

WBS:

Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said to his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

WEB:

Now Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said to his sons, "Why do you look at one another?"

YLT:

And Jacob seeth that there is corn in Egypt, and Jacob saith to his sons, 'Why do you look at each other?'

Genesis 42:1 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

42:1 Now when {a} Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye {b} look one upon another?
(a) This story shows plainly that all things are governed by God's providence for the profit of his Church.
(b) As men destitute of counsel.

WES:

42:1 Jacob saw that there was corn - That is, he saw the corn that his neighbours had bought there and brought home.

MHC:

42:1-6 Jacob saw the corn his neighbours had bought in Egypt, and brought home. It is a spur to exertion to see others supplied. Shall others get food for their souls, and shall we starve while it is to be had? Having discovered where help is to be had, we should apply for it without delay, without shrinking from labour, or grudging expense, especially as regards our never-dying souls. There is provision in Christ; but we must come to him, and seek it from him.

CONC:

Corn Egypt Grain Hearing Jacob Learned Sons Staring

Corn Egypt Grain Hearing Jacob Learned

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