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Genesis 43:25
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.
Genesis 43:25 · Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 43:25 in other translations
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.
Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
They prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at noon, for they heard that they should eat bread there.
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In context
22 As well as more money, with which to get food: we have no idea who put our money in our bags.
23 Then the servant said, Peace be with you: have no fear: your God, even the God of your father, has put wealth in your bags for you: I had your money. Then he let Simeon come out to them.
24 And the servant took them into Joseph's house, and gave them water for washing their feet; and he gave their asses food.
25 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.
26 And when Joseph came in, they gave him the things which they had for him, and went down to the earth before him.
27 And he said, How are you? is your father well, the old man of whom you were talking to me? is he still living?
28 And they said, Your servant, our father, is well, he is still living. And they went down on their faces before him.
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