Genesis 43:31

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

"And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread." - Genesis 43:31
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What does Genesis 43:31 mean?

Genesis 43:31 (KJV) states, "And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread." This verse comes from the story of Joseph and his brothers, specifically during the second meeting between Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. To understand the…

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The Power of Self-Control in Moments of Grief

**Devotional: The Power of Self-Control in Moments of Grief** In the book of Genesis, the narrative reaches a poignant moment during Joseph’s encounter with his brothers after years of separation. Genesis 43:31 reads, "And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Strength

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude, reverence, and awe as we reflect on the profound experiences of our lives, just as Joseph had to confront his own past when he revealed himself to his brothers. As we meditate on the verse from Genesis…

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Genesis 43:31 - "And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread."
Exodus 28:31-43
Exodus 28:31-43
Genesis 31:43 - "¶ And Laban answered and said unto Jacob, These daughters are my daughters, and these children are my children, and these cattle are my cattle, and all that thou seest is mine: and what can I do this day unto these my daughters, or unto their children which they have born?"
Genesis 24-43
Genesis 43:1 - "And the famine was sore in the land."
"And the famine was sore in the land." - Genesis 43:1
Numbers 31:43 - "(Now the half that pertained unto the congregation was three hundred thousand and thirty thousand and seven thousand and five hundred sheep,"
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 21-31
Genesis 18-31
Genesis 31:35
Genesis 43:4 - "If thou wilt send our brother with us, we will go down and buy thee food:"
Genesis 19-31
Genesis 24-31
Genesis 43:10 - "For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time."
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."
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."
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:"