Genesis 43:2

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And when [the families of Jacob's sons] had eaten up the grain which the men had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, Go again; buy us a little food.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:8

If anyone fails to provide for his relatives, and especially for those of his own family, he has disowned the faith [by failing to accompany it with fruits] and is worse than an unbeliever [who performs his obligation in these matters].

Proverbs 31:16

She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]; with her savings [of time and strength] she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard. [S. of Sol. 8:12.]

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little with the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord than great and rich treasure and trouble with it. [Ps. 37:16; Prov. 16:8; I Tim. 6:6.]

Genesis 43:20

And said, O sir, we came down truly the first time to buy food;

Genesis 43:4

If you will send our brother with us, we will go down [to Egypt] and buy you food;

Genesis 43:1

BUT THE hunger and destitution and starvation were very severe and extremely distressing in the land [Canaan].

Genesis 43:3

But Judah said to him, The man solemnly and sternly warned us, saying, You shall not see my face again unless your brother is with you.

Genesis 44:25

And our father said, Go again and buy us a little food.