Genesis 43:4 nasb — "If you send our brother with us, we will go down and buy you food.

NASB

""If you send our brother with us, we will go down and buy you food."

— Genesis 43:4, NASB

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Genesis 43 — Context

1

Now the famine was severe in the land.

2

So it came about when they had finished eating the grain which they had brought from Egypt, that their father said to them, "Go back, buy us a little food."

3

Judah spoke to him, however, saying, "The man solemnly warned us, 'You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.'

4

"If you send our brother with us, we will go down and buy you food.

5

"But if you do not send him, we will not go down; for the man said to us, 'You will not see my face unless your brother is with you.'"

6

Then Israel said, "Why did you treat me so badly by telling the man whether you still had another brother?"

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But they said, "The man questioned particularly about us and our relatives, saying, 'Is your father still alive? Have you another brother?' So we answered his questions. Could we possibly know that he would say, 'Bring your brother down'?"

Genesis 43:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 43:4 say?
Genesis 43:4 in the NASB reads: “"If you send our brother with us, we will go down and buy you food.”
Where is Genesis 43:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 43:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 43, verse 4.
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 43:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 43:4 in?
Genesis 43:4 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 43:4?
Genesis 43:4 reads (NASB): “"If you send our brother with us, we will go down and buy you food.” 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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