Genesis 43:31 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

and he washeth his face, and goeth out, and refraineth himself, and saith, `Place bread.`

English ASV

And he washed his face, and came out; and he refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

English Amplified

And he washed his face and went out, and, restraining himself, said, Let dinner be served.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And he washed his face and went out, and, restraining himself, said, Let dinner be served.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Then he washed his face and came out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.”

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And he washed his face, and came out, and controlled himself, and said, Set on bread.

English EASY 2024

After that, he washed his face. He returned to his brothers. He controlled himself and he said, ‘Prepare the food for them to eat.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Then Joseph washed his face and came out. He regained control of himself and said, "Now it is time to eat."

Then he washed his face and came out. And controlling himself he said, "Serve the food."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

After he had washed his face, he came out, and controlling himself, he ordered the meal to be served.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Then he washed his face and came out, keeping himself under control. "Bring on the food!" he ordered.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Then he washed his face and came out. Regaining his composure, he said, "Serve the meal."

English KJV 1611

And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread.

English LSB

Then he washed his face and came out; and he restrained himself and said, “Set the meal.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Then he washed his face and came out. Controlling himself, he said, “Serve the food.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Then he washed his face and came out; and he controlled himself and said, "Serve the meal."

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

After washing his face, he reappeared and, now in control of himself, gave the order, "Serve the meal."

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Then he washed his face and came out. With composure he said, “Set out the food.”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Then he washed his face and came out. He calmed down and said, "Serve the food."

English NIV

After he had washed his face, he came out and, controlling himself, said, "Serve the food."

English NKJ 1982

Then he washed his face and came out; and he restrained himself, and said, “Serve the bread.”

English NLT

Then he washed his face and came out, keeping himself under control. "Bring on the food!" he ordered.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Then he washed his face and came out; and controlling himself he said, "Serve the meal."

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

When he finally composed himself, he washed his face, reappeared, and ordered: “Serve the meal.”

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Then he washed his face and came out; and controlling himself he said, “Let food be served.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Then he washed his face and came out, keeping himself under control. “Let's eat,“ he said.

English Tyndale 1537

And he washed his face and came out and refrained himself, and bade set bread on the table.

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