Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your
King James Version
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
Holman Bible
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift—some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.
International Standard Version
"If that's the way it has to be," their father Israel replied, "then do this: take some of the best produce of the land in your containers and take them to the man as a gift some resin ointment, some honey, fragrant resins, myrrh, pistachios, and almonds.
A Conservative Version
And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this: Take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.
American Standard Version
And their father Israel said unto them, If it be so now, do this: take of the choice fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spicery and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
Amplified
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this; take some of the choicest products of the land in your sacks, and carry it as a present [of tribute] to the man [representing Pharaoh], a little balm and a little honey, aromatic spices or gum, resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
Bible in Basic English
Then their father Israel said to them, If it has to be so, then do this: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels to give the man, perfumes and honey and spices and nuts:
Darby Translation
And their father Israel said to them, If it is then so, do this: take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a gift: a little balsam and a little honey, tragacanth and ladanum, pistacia-nuts and almonds.
Julia Smith Translation
And Israel their father will say to them, If so now, do this; take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and carry down to the man a gift of a little balsam, and a little honey and spice and resin, pistacia nuts, and almonds.
King James 2000
And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then their father Israel said to them, "If [it must be] so then do this. Take some of the best products of the land in your bags and take them down to the man as a gift--a little balm and honey, aromatic gum and myrrh, and pistachios and almonds.
Modern King James verseion
And their father Israel said to them, If it be so now, do this. Take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring a present down to the man, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then their father Israel said unto them, "If it must needs be so now: then do thus, take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, and bring the man a present, a courtesy balm, and a courtesy of honey, spices and myrrh, dates and almonds.
NET Bible
Then their father Israel said to them, "If it must be so, then do this: Take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and take a gift down to the man -- a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
New Heart English Bible
Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
The Emphasized Bible
Then Israel their father said unto them - If so, then do this, - Take of the song of the land in your vessels, and carry down to the man a present, - A little balsam and a little honey, tragacanth gum and cistus gum, pistachio nuts, and almonds.
Webster
And their father Israel said to them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry to the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:
World English Bible
Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the choice fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;
Youngs Literal Translation
And Israel their father saith unto them, 'If so, now, this do: take of the praised thing of the land in your vessels, and take down to the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts and almonds;
Themes
Food » List of articles » Honey
Fruits » Often sent as presents
Honey » Often sent as a present
Honey » Sent as a present by jacob to egypt
jacob » Sends to egypt to buy corn (grain)
Presents » Things given as » Eatables
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 43:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph's Brothers Return To Egypt
10
If we had not waited so long, we could have made this trip twice by now.
11 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your
Cross References
Genesis 37:25
As they sat down to eat, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying the materials for cosmetics, medicine, and embalming. They were on their way to take them to Egypt.
Jeremiah 8:22
Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician (healer) there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
Ezekiel 27:17
Judah and the land of Israel were your traders. They traded with the wheat of Minnith. Cakes, honey, oil and balm were paid for your merchandise.
Genesis 32:13-21
Jacob stayed there that night. Then he prepared a gift for his brother Esau from what he had brought with him:
Genesis 33:10
Jacob said: Please accept these gifts as a sign of your friendship for me. When you welcomed me and I saw your face, it was like seeing the face of God.
Genesis 43:14
May God Almighty cause the man to have pity on you, so that he will give Benjamin and your other brother back to you. As for me, if I must lose my children, I must lose them.
Leviticus 20:24
I am Jehovah your God. I have promised you their land that is rich with milk and honey. I have chosen you to be different from other people.
Deuteronomy 33:14
Bless with the choice yield of the sun, and with the bounty produced each month.
1 Samuel 9:7
Saul said: How can we talk to the prophet when I do not have anything to give him? We do not even have any food left in our sacks. What can we give him?
1 Samuel 25:27
Please accept this gift from your maidservant. And give it to the young men who accompany my lord.
1 Kings 4:21
Solomon's kingdom included all the nations from the Euphrates River to Philistia and the Egyptian border. They paid him taxes and were subject to him all his life.
1 Kings 10:15
This was in addition to what came to him from the business of the traders, and from all the kings of the Arabians, and from the rulers of the country.
1 Kings 10:25
Everyone took presents such as vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and robes, and coats of metal, and spices, and horses, and beasts of transport, regularly year by year.
1 Kings 15:19
Let there be an agreement between us just as there was between my father and your father. I have sent you an offering of silver and gold. End your agreement with Baasha, king of Israel that he may give up attacking me.
2 Kings 8:8
He said to Hazael, one of his officials: Take a gift to the prophet and ask him to consult Jehovah to find out whether or not I am going to get well.
2 Kings 16:8
Ahaz took the silver and gold in the Temple of Jehovah and in the king's storehouse, and sent them as an offering to the king of Assyria.
2 Kings 20:12
The king of Babylonia, Merodach Baladan son of Baladan heard that King Hezekiah was sick. So he sent him a letter and a present.
Esther 4:16
Go assemble all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me. Take no food or drink night or day for three days. My women and I will do the same. Then I will go in to the king even though it is against the law. If death is to be my fate, then let it come.
Psalm 68:29
Kings will bring you gifts because of your temple high above Jerusalem.
Psalm 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles will bring tribute (presents). The kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.
Psalm 76:11
Make vows to Jehovah your God and fulfill them. Let all who are around him bring gifts to him. He should be respected.
Proverbs 17:18
A man without understanding shakes hands and becomes surety for his friend.
Proverbs 19:6
Many ask favors of the prince. Every man is a friend of a person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifies anger. A bribe behind the back provokes strong anger.
Song of Songs 4:10
How fair is your love, my sister, and my spouse! How much better is your love than wine! The smell of your perfume than all spices!
Song of Songs 4:14-1
Ointment and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices:
Song of Songs 8:14
(The Shulamite) Make haste, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag upon the mountains of spices.
Ezekiel 27:15
The sons of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your market; ivory tusks and ebony they brought as your payment.
Acts 21:14
He would not be dissuaded. So we ceased, saying: The will of God be done!