Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet and provided fodder for their donkeys. New Living Translation The manager then led the men into Joseph’s palace. He gave them water to wash their feet and provided food for their donkeys. English Standard Version And when the man had brought the men into Joseph’s house and given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder, Berean Standard Bible And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys. King James Bible And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. New King James Version So the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed. New American Standard Bible Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed. NASB 1995 Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys fodder. NASB 1977 Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys fodder. Legacy Standard Bible Then the man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys fodder. Amplified Bible Then the steward brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed [the dust off] their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed. Christian Standard Bible The steward brought the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and got feed for their donkeys. Holman Christian Standard Bible The steward brought the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and got feed for their donkeys. American Standard Version And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. And he gave their asses provender. Contemporary English Version The servant took them into Joseph's house and gave them water to wash their feet. He also tended their donkeys. English Revised Version And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. GOD'S WORD® Translation The man took the brothers into Joseph's house. He gave them water to wash their feet and feed for their donkeys. Good News Translation The servant took the brothers into the house. He gave them water so that they could wash their feet, and he fed their donkeys. International Standard Version ushered the men into Joseph's palace, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided fodder for their donkeys. Majority Standard Bible And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys. NET Bible The servant in charge brought the men into Joseph's house. He gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he gave food to their donkeys. New Heart English Bible The man brought the men into Joseph’s house and gave them water, and they washed their feet. Then he gave their donkeys food. Webster's Bible Translation And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. World English Bible The man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave their donkeys fodder. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the man brings in the men into Joseph’s house, and gives water, and they wash their feet; and he gives provender for their donkeys, Young's Literal Translation And the man bringeth in the men into Joseph's house, and giveth water, and they wash their feet; and he giveth provender for their asses, Smith's Literal Translation And the man will bring the men into Joseph's house, and will give water, and they will wash their feet; and he will give fodder to their asses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd having brought them into the house, he fetched water, and they washed their feet, and he gave provender to their asses. Catholic Public Domain Version And having led them into the house, he brought water, and they washed their feet, and he gave fodder to their donkeys. New American Bible The steward then brought the men inside Joseph’s house. He gave them water to wash their feet, and gave fodder to their donkeys. New Revised Standard Version When the steward had brought the men into Joseph’s house, and given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the servant brought the men into Joseph's house and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he put fodder before their asses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Servant brought the men to the house of Yoseph and he gave them water and they washed their feet and he set fodder for their animals. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he brought water to wash their feet; and gave provender to their asses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph's Hospitality to His Brothers…23“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. 24And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys. 25Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.… Cross References Genesis 18:4-5 Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” Genesis 24:32 So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions. Genesis 19:2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” Judges 19:21 So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank. 1 Samuel 25:41 She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” 2 Samuel 11:8 Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him. Luke 7:44 And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. John 13:4-5 So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist. / After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him. Matthew 10:42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining. 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. Exodus 23:4-5 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. Treasury of Scripture And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. Genesis 18:4 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: Genesis 19:2 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. Genesis 24:32 And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him. Jump to Previous Asses Donkeys Feet Fodder Food House Joseph's Provender Provided Servant Steward Wash Washed Washing WaterJump to Next Asses Donkeys Feet Fodder Food House Joseph's Provender Provided Servant Steward Wash Washed Washing WaterGenesis 43 1. Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.15. Joseph entertains his brothers. 19. They discover their fears to the steward. 26. Joseph makes them a feast. And the steward The term "steward" refers to a servant or manager responsible for the household affairs. In the Hebrew context, the steward was a trusted individual, often holding significant authority. This reflects Joseph's high status in Egypt, as he had a steward to manage his household. The steward's role here is pivotal, as he acts on Joseph's behalf, indicating the trust and responsibility placed upon him. took the men into Joseph’s house gave them water to wash their feet and provided food for their donkeys Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the [steward]הָאִ֛ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person took וַיָּבֵ֥א (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the men הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person into Joseph’s יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites house, בֵּ֣יתָה (bê·ṯāh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1004: A house gave וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them water מַ֙יִם֙ (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen to wash וַיִּרְחֲצ֣וּ (way·yir·ḥă·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe their feet, רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם (raḡ·lê·hem) Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda and provided וַיִּתֵּ֥ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set food מִסְפּ֖וֹא (mis·pō·w) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4554: Fodder for their donkeys. לַחֲמֹֽרֵיהֶֽם׃ (la·ḥă·mō·rê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2543: A male ass Links Genesis 43:24 NIVGenesis 43:24 NLT Genesis 43:24 ESV Genesis 43:24 NASB Genesis 43:24 KJV Genesis 43:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 43:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 43:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 43:24 French Bible Genesis 43:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 43:24 The man brought the men into Joseph's (Gen. 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