Genesis 43:13-14 ASV

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 43:1-34

Joseph and his brothers (42:1-45:28)When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognized them but they did not recognize him (42:1-8). Rather than make himself known to them immediately, Joseph decided to test them to see if they had experienced any change of heart over the years. Joseph was not looking for revenge. His apparently harsh treatment of them, mixed with kindness, was designed to stir their consciences. They realized they were being punished for their unjust... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 43:14

God Almighty. Hebrew. El Shaddai. App-4 . mercy. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause). Mercy put for the favours shown. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:11-13

"And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this: take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds; and take double money in you hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks carry again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight: take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man."Having resolved to consent to Benjamin's making the journey,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 43:14

"And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your older brother and Benjamin. And if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved."In this, Jacob rested his hope on the blessing of God, agreeing to accept whatever consequences came of the situation with faith and resignation. We cannot leave this record of the preparations for that second journey without recalling the words of Morris:"These brothers had sold their brother into Egypt for twenty pieces of silver;... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:14

Genesis 43:14. If I be bereaved— Houbigant says that the Hebrew is verbatim, But I, as I shall be bereaved, so I will be bereaved: ego autem, ut orbus ero, ita orbus ero. One word demonstrates the event of the thing; the other, a mind prepared for that event, and that not a desirable one. So Esther, before she went in to king Ahasuerus, said, "If I must perish, I will perish;" (so it is in the original;) Esther 4:16. The prudence of Jacob is discernible in the present which he sent to Joseph;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 43:14

14. God Almighty give you mercy before the man—Jacob is here committing them all to the care of God and, resigned to what appears a heavy trial, prays that it may be overruled for good. :-. ARRIVAL IN EGYPT. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 43:1-15

Judah evidently took the lead and spoke for his brothers because Jacob had already refused Reuben (Genesis 42:37-38), Simeon was in Egypt, and Levi had previously forfeited his father’s confidence (ch. 34). As Reuben had done (Genesis 42:37), Judah offered to bear responsibility in Jacob’s place, but in contrast to Reuben, Judah took personal responsibility for Benjamin’s safety (Genesis 43:9). From this point on, Judah becomes the leader of Jacob’s sons (cf. Genesis 49:8-10; Matthew 1:2;... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:1-34

The Second Visit to Egypt11. Balm] or ’balsam,’with healing properties. Honey] This was grape-honey, a syrup made of grapes and diluted with water for a drink. It is still exported from Hebron to Egypt. Syria is famous for its pistachio nuts and almonds which do not grow in Egypt.12. Double money] (1) to repay that put in the sack, and (2) to purchase fresh stores.18. Again the guilty conscience which dreads every fresh event. 30. Bowels] regarded as the seat of the affections by the Hebrews:... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 43:14

(14) God Almighty.—Heb., El Shaddai, the name by which Abraham’s covenant (Genesis 17:1) was renewed to Jacob (Genesis 35:11).If I be bereaved . . . —An expression of pious resignation, united with heartfelt anguish. The inserted words of my children lessen the pathos of the patriarch’s ejaculation, which literally is “and I, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.” read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 43:1-34

Genesis 43:2 What a deeply interesting life was that of Jacob the supplanter! It is a life full of incident. And in that life the story of Joseph is perhaps the most illuminative. The dreaming days are over. The house of Potiphar, with its subtle temptation, and the prison with its dark despair are for ever gone, and Joseph sits a ruler, the ruler of Egypt. Famine drives his brothers, at their father's request, to seek his face, known only to them as the great Egyptian governor. They bow... read more