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Genesis 43:3 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

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.

Key Themes

familyresponsibilitysacrifice

Related Cross References

  • John 15:13

    Judah's willingness to protect his brother reflects the ultimate sacrifice of love seen in Jesus.

Source: Genesis 43:3