Genesis 42:3 net — So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.

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"So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt."

— Genesis 42:3, NET Bible

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Genesis 42 — Context

1

Joseph’s Brothers in Egypt When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons,“Why are you looking at each other?”

2

He then said,“Look, I hear that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy grain for us so that we may live and not die.”

3

So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.

4

But Jacob did not send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said,“What if some accident happens to him?”

5

So Israel’s sons came to buy grain among the other travelers, for the famine was severe in the land of Canaan.

6

Now Joseph was the ruler of the country, the one who sold grain to all the people of the country. Joseph’s brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 42:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 42:3 say?
Genesis 42:3 in the NET Bible reads: “So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.”
Where is Genesis 42:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 42:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 3.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 42:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 42:3 in?
Genesis 42:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 42:3?
Genesis 42:3 reads (NET): “So ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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