Genesis 43:27

43:27 He asked them how they were doing. ¹  Then he said, “Is your aging father well, the one you spoke about? Is he still alive?”

Genesis 44:17

44:17 But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do this! The man in whose hand the cup was found will become my slave, but the rest of ²  you may go back ³  to your father in peace.”

[43:27]  ¹ tn Heb “concerning peace.”

[44:17]  ² tn The words “the rest of” have been supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.

[44:17]  ³ tn Heb “up” (reflecting directions from their point of view – “up” to Canaan; “down” to Egypt).