Genesis 43:26-28

Context

43:26 When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought inside,¹ and they bowed down to the ground before him. 43:27 He asked them how they were doing.² Then he said, “Is your aging father well, the one you spoke about? Is he still alive?” 43:28 “Your servant our father is well,” they replied. “He is still alive.” They bowed down in humility.³

[43:26] ¹tn Heb “into the house.”

[43:27] ²tn Heb “concerning peace.”

[43:28] ³tn Heb “and they bowed low and they bowed down.” The use of synonyms here emphasizes the brothers’ humility.