World English Bible
Genesis 43:25
“They prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.”
Verse in context — Genesis 43
He said, "Peace be to you. Don't be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money." He brought Simeon out to them.
The man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys fodder.
They prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
When Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves down to him to the earth.
He asked them of their welfare, and said, "Is your father well, the old man of whom you spoke? Is he yet alive?
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The book of beginnings, describing creation, humanity’s fall, God’s promises, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).
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