Genesis 43:17
And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.
And the man did as Ioseph hade: and the man brought the men into Iosephs house.
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Genesis 43:17
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Commanded, directed, invited, or told to do something.
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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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16And 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.
16And when Ioseph sawe Beniamin with them, hee said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and †slay, and make ready: for these men shall †dine with me at noone.
17And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.
17And the man did as Ioseph hade: and the man brought the men into Iosephs house.
Selected passage18And 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, and our asses.
18And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Iosephs house, and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sackes at the first time are we brought in, that hee may †seeke occasion against vs, and fall vpon vs, and take vs for bondmen, and our asses.