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Genesis 43:3 · KJV

"And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you."

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Passage Context

1And the famine was sore in the land.
2And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.
3And Judah spake unto him, saying, The man did solemnly protest unto us, saying, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.
4If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:
5But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you advocate for others in difficult situations?

2

What does it mean for you to stand up for your family?

3

When have you had to make a difficult decision for the sake of others?

Life Application

advocacy

Think about a time when you stood up for someone else and how it impacted your relationship.

family

Consider ways you can support your family members in their struggles.

People in This Verse

JudahOT

Judah is one of the sons of Jacob and Leah, known for his leadership among the tribes of Israel. He plays a significant role in the narrative of Joseph and the lineage of David.

First appearance: Genesis 29:35

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