Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Joseph came home, they presented to him the gifts they had brought into the house, and they bowed down before him to the ground. New Living Translation When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought him, then bowed low to the ground before him. English Standard Version When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present that they had with them and bowed down to him to the ground. Berean Standard Bible When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down before him to the earth. New American Standard Bible When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the gift which was in their hand, and they bowed down to the ground before him. NASB 1995 When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present which was in their hand and bowed to the ground before him. NASB 1977 When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present which was in their hand and bowed to the ground before him. Legacy Standard Bible Then Joseph came home, and they brought into the house to him the present which was in their hand and bowed to the ground before him. Amplified Bible When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present [of tribute] which they had with them and bowed to the ground before him. Christian Standard Bible When Joseph came home, they brought him the gift they had carried into the house, and they bowed to the ground before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Joseph came home, they brought him the gift they had carried into the house, and they bowed to the ground before him. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought, and they bowed down to him. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought to the house. Then they bowed to him with their faces touching the ground. Good News Translation When Joseph got home, they took the gifts into the house to him and bowed down to the ground before him. International Standard Version When Joseph arrived at his palace, his brothers brought to him their gifts that they had carried with them and bowed to the ground in front of him. Majority Standard Bible When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him. NET Bible When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought inside, and they bowed down to the ground before him. New Heart English Bible When Joseph came home, they prepared the gift they had brought with them into the house, and bowed themselves down to him with their face to the ground. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible When Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves down to the earth before him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joseph comes 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; Young's Literal Translation 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; Smith's Literal Translation And Joseph will come to his house and they will bring to him the gift which is in their hand to the house, and they will worship towards him to the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Joseph came into his house, and they offered him the presents holding them in their hands, and they bowed down with their face to the ground. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Joseph entered his house, and they offered him the gifts, holding them in their hands. And they reverenced prone on the ground. New American Bible When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought inside, while they bowed down before him to the ground. New Revised Standard Version When Joseph came home, they brought him the present that they had carried into the house, and bowed to the ground before him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which they had in their hands into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the ground. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoseph entered the house and they brought the gift that was in their hands to the house and they bowed to him on the ground. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down to him to the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joseph entered into the house, and they brought him the gifts which they had in their hands, into the house; and they did him reverence with their face to the ground. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph's Hospitality to His Brothers…25Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon. 26When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him. 27He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?”… Cross References Genesis 37:7-10 We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.” / “Do you intend to reign over us?” his brothers asked. “Will you actually rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and his statements. / Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” ... Genesis 42:6 Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. Genesis 44:14 When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him. Genesis 45:3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence. Genesis 50:18 His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” Exodus 18:7 So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent. 1 Samuel 25:23-24 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him. / She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. 2 Samuel 1:2 On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head arrived from Saul’s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him homage. 2 Samuel 9:6 And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied. 2 Kings 4:37 She came in, fell at his feet, and bowed to the ground. Then she picked up her son and went out. Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 8:2 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. Mark 5:22 A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet Treasury of Scripture 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. bowed. Genesis 43:28 And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance. Genesis 27:29 Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee. Genesis 37:7-10,19,20 For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf… Jump to Previous Bow Bowed Earth Gift Gifts Ground Hand Home House Joseph Present Presented ThemselvesJump to Next Bow Bowed Earth Gift Gifts Ground Hand Home House Joseph Present Presented ThemselvesGenesis 43 1. Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.15. Joseph entertains his brothers. 19. They discover their fears to the steward. 26. Joseph makes them a feast. When Joseph came home This phrase indicates Joseph's return to his residence, likely a place of authority in Egypt. Joseph, once sold into slavery by his brothers, has risen to a position of power as the governor of Egypt. His home would have been a place of significant status, reflecting his high rank. This moment is pivotal as it sets the stage for the fulfillment of Joseph's earlier dreams (Genesis 37:5-11), where his brothers would bow to him. they presented him with the gifts they had brought and they bowed to the ground before him Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. In this verse, he is the one receiving his brothers who have come to buy grain during the famine. 2. Joseph's Brothers The sons of Jacob who previously sold Joseph into slavery. They are now in Egypt to buy grain due to the severe famine in Canaan. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph has risen to power and where his brothers have come to seek food. 4. The Gifts Items brought by Joseph's brothers as a gesture of goodwill and respect, including balm, honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds. 5. The Act of Bowing A gesture of respect and submission, fulfilling Joseph's earlier dreams where his brothers' sheaves bowed to his sheaf. Teaching Points Fulfillment of God's PromisesGod's plans and promises may take time, but they are always fulfilled. Joseph's dreams, given by God, are realized in this moment. Reconciliation and Forgiveness Joseph's interaction with his brothers sets the stage for reconciliation. We are called to forgive those who have wronged us, as Joseph eventually does. Respect and Humility The brothers' act of bowing demonstrates respect and humility. We should approach God and others with a humble heart. Providence and Provision God provides for His people even in times of famine. Trust in God's provision, even when circumstances seem dire. The Power of Repentance The brothers' actions show a change of heart. True repentance involves a change in behavior and attitude.Verse 26. - And when Joseph came home (after the dispatch of public business), they brought him the present which was m their hand (vide ver. 11) into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth. Thus they fulfilled the dream of the sheaves (Genesis 37:7; cf. Genesis 18:2; Genesis 19:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Josephיוֹסֵף֙ (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites came וַיָּבֹ֤א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go home, הַבַּ֔יְתָה (hab·bay·ṯāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1004: A house they presented וַיָּבִ֥יאּוּ (way·yā·ḇî’·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go him אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case with the gifts הַמִּנְחָ֥ה (ham·min·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering they had brought, בְּיָדָ֖ם (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand and they bowed וַיִּשְׁתַּחֲווּ־ (way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate to the ground before him. אָֽרְצָה׃ (’ā·rə·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Genesis 43:26 NIVGenesis 43:26 NLT Genesis 43:26 ESV Genesis 43:26 NASB Genesis 43:26 KJV Genesis 43:26 BibleApps.com Genesis 43:26 Biblia Paralela Genesis 43:26 Chinese Bible Genesis 43:26 French Bible Genesis 43:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 43:26 When Joseph came home they brought him (Gen. 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