Genesis 43:1

“And the famine was sore in the land.”

"And the famine was sore in the land." - Genesis 43:1
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What does Genesis 43:1 mean?

Genesis 43:1 (KJV) reads, "And the famine was sore in the land." This verse comes at a crucial point in the story of Joseph and his brothers. It is important to understand the context of this verse and the events leading up to it in order to fully grasp its meaning and…

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In the Midst of Famine: Trusting God's Providence

The stark declaration in Genesis 43:1, "And the famine was sore in the land," serves as a grave reminder of the struggles and challenges that can confront humanity. It paints a picture of despair, vulnerability, and the very real consequences of a world struggling against…

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Prayer for Deliverance from Famine

O Heavenly Father, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the Author of life and sustenance, I come before You today with a heavy heart, reflecting upon the truth of Your Word as expressed in Genesis 43:1, "And the famine was sore in the land." Lord, we acknowledge that times…

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Genesis 43:1 - "And the famine was sore in the land."
Genesis 24-43
Genesis 43:19 - "And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,"
Genesis 43:13 - "Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man:"
Genesis 43:17 - "And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house."
Genesis 43:20 - "And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:"
Genesis 43:25 - "And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there."
Genesis 30:43 - "And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses."
Genesis 43:4 - "If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:"
Genesis 43:10 - "For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time."
Genesis 43:31 - "And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread."
Genesis 43:24 - "And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender."
Genesis 36:43 - "Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites."
Genesis 43:6 - "And Israel said, Wherefore dealt ye so ill with me, as to tell the man whether ye had yet a brother?"
Genesis 27:43 - "Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;"
Genesis 43:26 - "¶ And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth."
Deuteronomy 32:43
isaiah 43:1
Genesis 43:33 - "And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another."
Genesis 43:28 - "And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance."
Isaiah 43:2
Genesis 43:12 - "And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:"
Exodus 28:31-43
Genesis 43:27 - "And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?"
Genesis 43:15 - "And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph."
Exodus 28:30-43
Exodus 28:31-43
Genesis 43:22 - "And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks."
Genesis 43:5 - "But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you."