Genesis 43:28 kjva — And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance."

— Genesis 43:28, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 43 — Context

25

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

26

And 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.

27

And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?

28

And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

29

And 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.

30

And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

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And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

Genesis 43:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 43:28 say?
Genesis 43:28 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.”
Where is Genesis 43:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 43:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 43, verse 28.
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 43:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 43:28 in?
Genesis 43:28 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 43:28?
Genesis 43:28 reads (KJVA): “And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.” 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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