Genesis 42:24 “And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke t…”

Genesis 42:24

And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.

World English Bible

He turned himself away from them, and wept. Then he returned to them, and spoke to them, and took Simeon from among them, and bound him before their eyes.

American Standard Version

And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and he returned to them, and spake to them, and took Simeon from among them, and bound him before their eyes.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then he turned from them, and wept, and turned to them againe, and communed with them, and tooke Simeon from among them, and bounde him before their eyes.

Darby Translation

And he turned away from them, and wept. And he returned to them, and spoke to them, and took Simeon from among them, and bound him before their eyes.

Young's Literal Translation

and he turneth round from them, and weepeth, and turneth back unto them, and speaketh unto them, and taketh from them Simeon, and bindeth him before their eyes.

Bible in Basic English

And turning away from them, he was overcome with weeping; then he went on talking to them again and took Simeon and put chains on him before their eyes.

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Cross references

“wept”

Genesis 43:30 Isaiah 63:9 Luke 19:41 Romans 12:15 1 Corinthians 12:26 Hebrews 4:15

Genesis 43:30 · BSB

Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.

Isaiah 63:9 · BSB

In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Luke 19:41 · BSB

As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it

Romans 12:15 · BSB

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

1 Corinthians 12:26 · BSB

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Hebrews 4:15 · BSB

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

“Simeon”

Genesis 34:25 Genesis 49:5–7 Jude 1:22 Jude 1:23

Genesis 34:25 · BSB

Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male.

Genesis 49:5–7 · BSB

Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence.

Jude 1:22 · BSB

And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;

Jude 1:23 · BSB

save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.

Also

Genesis 43:14 Genesis 45:14–15 Genesis 43:23

Genesis 43:14 · BSB

May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”

Genesis 45:14–15 · BSB

Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.

Genesis 43:23 · BSB

“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.

25Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out,

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