Genesis 42:24
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Genesis 42:24 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and he returned to them, and spake to them, and took Simeon from among them, and bound him before their eyes.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he turneth round from them, and weepeth, and turneth back unto them, and speaketh unto them, and taketh from them Simeon, and bindeth him before their eyes.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 42:24 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 34:25Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male.
- Genesis 43:14May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”
- Genesis 43:23“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
- Genesis 43:30Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.
- Genesis 45:1Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.
- Genesis 45:2But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it.
- Genesis 45:14Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced.
- Genesis 49:5Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence.
- Isaiah 63:9In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
- Luke 19:41As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it
- Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
- 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
- Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
- Jude 1:22And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).