Genesis 43:27 Meaning
And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?
Context Explained
25And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
26And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.
27And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?
28And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.
29And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.
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Related Cross References
1 Timothy 5:8
The concern for family welfare reflects the biblical principle of caring for one's own.
Source: Genesis 43:27