Genesis 43:17 bbe — And the servant did as Joseph said, and took the men into Joseph's house.

Bible in Basic English

"And the servant did as Joseph said, and took the men into Joseph's house."

— Genesis 43:17, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 43 — Context

14

And may God, the Ruler of all, give you mercy before the man, so that he may give you back your other brother and Benjamin. If my children are to be taken from me; there is no help for it.

15

So they took what their father said for the man, and twice as much money in their hands, and Benjamin, and went on their journey to Egypt, and came before Joseph.

16

And when Joseph saw Benjamin, he said to his chief servant, Take these men into my house, and make ready a meal, for they will take food with me in the middle of the day.

17

And the servant did as Joseph said, and took the men into Joseph's house.

18

Now the men were full of fear because they had been taken into Joseph's house and they said, It is because of the money which was put back in our bags the first time; he is looking for something against us, so that he may come down on us and take us and our asses for his use.

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So they went up to Joseph's chief servant at the door of the house,

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And said, O my lord, we only came down the first time to get food;

Genesis 43:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 43:17 say?
Genesis 43:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the servant did as Joseph said, and took the men into Joseph's house.”
Where is Genesis 43:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 43:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 43, verse 17.
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 43:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 43:17 in?
Genesis 43:17 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 43:17?
Genesis 43:17 reads (BBE): “And the servant did as Joseph said, and took the men into Joseph's house.” 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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