Genesis 42:4 Parallel Translations

Jacob wouldn't send Joseph's brother Benjamin with the other brothers, because he was afraid that something would happen to him.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.

ASV:

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest Peradventure harm befall him.

BBE:

But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with them, for fear, as he said, that some evil might come to him.

DBY:

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest mischief may befall him.

ERV:

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.

JPS:

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said: 'Lest peradventure harm befall him.'

WBS:

But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren: for he said, Lest perhaps mischief shall befall him.

WEB:

But Jacob didn't send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with his brothers; for he said, "Lest perhaps harm happen to him."

YLT:

and Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob hath not sent with his brethren, for he said, 'Lest mischief meet him.'

Genesis 42:4 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 35:24 the sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin;

Genesis 42:38 But Jacob said, "My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If harm should befall him on the journey you are taking, then you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

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:

Afraid Befall Benjamin Brethren Brother Brothers Didn't Evil Fear Feared Harm Jacob Joseph's Lest Meet Mischief Peradventure Perhaps

Afraid Befall Benjamin Evil Fear Feared Harm Jacob Joseph's Meet Mischief Others Peradventure Perhaps

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