Genesis 43:27-29

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?” 43:28 “Your servant our father is well,” they replied. “He is still alive.” They bowed down in humility. ² 

43:29 When Joseph looked up ³  and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother’s son, he said, “Is this your youngest brother, whom you told me about?” Then he said, “May God be gracious to you, my son.” ⁴ 

[43:27]  ¹ tn Heb “concerning peace.”

[43:28]  ² tn Heb “and they bowed low and they bowed down.” The use of synonyms here emphasizes the brothers’ humility.

[43:29]  ³ tn Heb “and he lifted his eyes.” The referent of “he” (Joseph) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[43:29]  ⁴ sn Joseph’s language here becomes warmer and more personal, culminating in calling Benjamin my son.