Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Joseph himself brought portions to them from his own table, except that he provided to Benjamin five times as much as he did for each of the others. So they feasted together and drank freely with Joseph.
New American Standard Bible
He took portions to them from
King James Version
And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.
Holman Bible
Portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, and Benjamin’s portion was five times larger than any of theirs.
A Conservative Version
And he took [and sent] portions to them from before him, but Benjamin's portion was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.
American Standard Version
And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.
Amplified
Joseph selected and sent portions to them from his own table, but Benjamin’s portion was five times as much as any of theirs. So they feasted and drank freely and celebrated with him.
Bible in Basic English
And Joseph sent food to them from his table, but he sent five times as much to Benjamin as to any of the others. And they took wine freely with him.
Darby Translation
And he had portions carried to them from before him. And Benjamin's portion was five times greater than the portions of them all. And they drank, and made merry with him.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will take gifts from before him to them: and Benjamin's gift will increase above all their gifts, five parts. And they will drink and be intoxicated with him.
King James 2000
And he took and sent portions unto them from before him: but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And portions were served to them from {his table}, and the portion of Benjamin was five times greater than the portion of any of them. And they drank and became drunk with him.
Modern King James verseion
And one took portions to them from before him. But Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they brought rewards unto them from before him: but Benjamin's part was five times so much as any of theirs. And they ate and they drank, and were drunk with him.
NET Bible
He gave them portions of the food set before him, but the portion for Benjamin was five times greater than the portions for any of the others. They drank with Joseph until they all became drunk.
New Heart English Bible
He sent portions to them from before him, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. They drank, and were merry with him.
The Emphasized Bible
And he sent portions from before him unto them, and the portion of Benjamin exceeded the portions of them all, five-fold. And they drank and made merry with him.
Webster
And he took and sent messes to them from before him: but Benjamin's mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.
World English Bible
He sent portions to them from before him, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. They drank, and were merry with him.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he lifteth up gifts from before him unto them, and the gift of Benjamin is five hands more than the gifts of all of them; and they drink, yea, they drink abundantly with him.
Themes
Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Dissembling » Instances of » Joseph
Eating » Favored guests served a double portion
Egypt » Mode of entertaining in
Entertainments » A choice portion reserved in, for principal guests
Entertainments » Guests at » Often had separate dishes
Favoritism » Instances of » Joseph, for benjamin
Feasts » Ancient customs at » Men alone present at
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Joseph and his brothers
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 43:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Feast At Joseph's Palace
33 Meanwhile, the brothers were seated in front of Joseph in birth order, from firstborn to youngest. The men stared at one another in astonishment. 34 Joseph himself brought portions to them from his own table, except that he provided to Benjamin five times as much as he did for each of the others. So they feasted together and drank freely with Joseph.
Cross References
Genesis 45:22
He gave each of them some changes of clothes, but he also gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.
2 Samuel 11:8
Then David told Uriah, "Go on down to your house and relax a while." So Uriah left the king's palace, and the king sent a gift along after him.
1 Samuel 1:5
but he would give twice as much to Hannah because he loved her.
1 Samuel 9:22-24
Then Samuel took Saul and his young man and brought them to a room where he gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, of whom there were about 30 men.
Proverbs 31:6
Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed.
Ecclesiastes 9:7
Go ahead and enjoy your meals as you eat. Drink your wine with a joyful attitude, because God already has approved your actions.
Ecclesiastes 10:19
Festivals are for laughter, wine makes life pleasant, and money speaks to everything.
Song of Songs 5:1
I've come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I've gathered my myrrh with my spices. I've eaten my honeycomb with my honey. I've drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, friends! Drink and become drunk with love.
Habakkuk 1:6
Watch out! For I am bringing in the Chaldeans, that cruel and impetuous people, who sweep across the earth dispossessing people from homes not their own.
Matthew 11:19
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, "Look, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Absolved from every act of sin, is wisdom by her kith and kin."
John 2:10
and told him, "Everyone serves the best wine first, and the cheap kind when people are drunk. But you have kept the best wine until now!"