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Modern King James verseion
And they made ready the presents for the coming of Joseph at noon. For they heard that they should eat bread there.
New American Standard Bible
So they prepared
King James Version
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Holman Bible
Since the men had heard that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
International Standard Version
Then off he went to prepare the honorary meal that was to be made ready for Joseph's arrival at noon, since they had been informed that they were going to be eating there.
A Conservative Version
And they made ready the present against Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
American Standard Version
And they made ready the present against Joseph's coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Amplified
So they prepared the present [of tribute] for Joseph before his arrival at noon; for they had heard that they were to eat a meal there.
Bible in Basic English
And they got ready the things for Joseph before he came in the middle of the day: for word was given to them that they were to have a meal there.
Darby Translation
And they made ready the gift for Joseph's coming at noon; for they had heard that they should eat bread there.
Julia Smith Translation
And they will make ready the gift at the coming of Joseph at noon: for they heard that they shall eat bread there.
King James 2000
And they made ready the present for Joseph's coming at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then they laid out the gift until Joseph came at noon, for they had heard that they were to eat food there.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they made ready their present against Joseph came at noon, for they heard say that they should dine there.
NET Bible
They got their gifts ready for Joseph's arrival at noon, for they had heard that they were to have a meal there.
New Heart English Bible
They made ready the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
The Emphasized Bible
And they made ready the present, against the coming in of Joseph at noon, - for they heard that it was there they should eat bread.
Webster
And they made ready the present against Joseph should come at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
World English Bible
They prepared the present for Joseph's coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Youngs Literal Translation
and they prepare the present until the coming of Joseph at noon, for they have heard that there they do eat bread.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 43:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Feast At Joseph's Palace
24 And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet. And he gave fodder to their asses. 25 And they made ready the presents for the coming of Joseph at noon. For they heard that they should eat bread there. 26 And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.
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Cross References
Genesis 43:11
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.
Genesis 43:16
And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring the men into the house, and kill an animal and make ready. For the men shall dine with me at noon.