3 Then ten of Joseph's brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.

Other Translations of Genesis 42:3

King James Version

3 And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt.

English Standard Version

3 So ten of Joseph's brothers went down to buy grain in Egypt.

The Message

3 Ten of Joseph's brothers went down to Egypt to get food.

New King James Version

3 So Joseph's ten brothers went down to buy grain in Egypt.

New Living Translation

3 So Joseph's ten older brothers went down to Egypt to buy grain.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 42:3

Commentary on Genesis 42:1-6

(Read Genesis 42:1-6)

Jacob saw the corn his neighbours had bought in Egypt, and brought home. It is a spur to exertion to see others supplied. Shall others get food for their souls, and shall we starve while it is to be had? Having discovered where help is to be had, we should apply for it without delay, without shrinking from labour, or grudging expense, especially as regards our never-dying souls. There is provision in Christ; but we must come to him, and seek it from him.