Genesis 43:27

The Passion Translation

He asked them how the family was doing, saying, “You mentioned your aging father; is he still alive? Is he doing well?”

Cross References

Genesis 42:13

“We are your servants,” they insisted. “We were twelve brothers, our youngest brother remained behind with our father, and one brother—well, he is no more.”

Judges 18:15

So they stopped there and came to Micah’s house where the young Levite lived, and they greeted him.

Genesis 42:11

We, your servants, are honest men; we’d never think of spying! We’re blood brothers, sons of one father.”

Genesis 41:16

“I cannot do it alone,” Joseph replied, “but God will help me to give Pharaoh the proper interpretation for Pharaoh’s welfare.”

Genesis 37:14

Jacob added, “Go find out how your brothers are doing with the flocks and bring word back to me.” So, his father sent him off from the valley of Hebron. When Joseph arrived at Shechem

Genesis 43:7

They answered him, “The man interrogated us about ourselves and our family, saying, ‘Is your father still living? Do you have another brother?’ We had to answer his questions! We had no idea he would say, ‘You must bring your brother here to me.’ ”

Genesis 45:3

Joseph, through his tears, said to his brothers in Hebrew: “I am Joseph! Is father still alive?” His brothers stood there stunned, scared, and speechless.