Genesis 43:8

“And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones.”

"And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones." - Genesis 43:8
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What does Genesis 43:8 mean?

Genesis 43:8 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones." This verse is part of the story of Joseph and…

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The Call to Sacrifice: A Journey of Faith and Responsibility

The narrative in Genesis 43:8 unveils a profound moment in the story of Jacob's family, encapsulating themes of sacrifice, responsibility, and the urgent call to action. Judah, speaking on behalf of his brothers, advocates for Benjamin's journey to Egypt, framing it not merely…

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A Prayer of Sacrifice and Intercession

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your holy presence today, we pause to reflect on Your wondrous Word, specifically from Genesis 43:8, where Judah speaks with such courage and love, saying, "Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we…

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Genesis 43:8 - "And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones."
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
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:"
Jeremiah 43:8 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,"
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."
Isaiah 43:8 - "¶ Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears."
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:"
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."
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?"
John 8:43 - "Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word."
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."
"Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man:" - Genesis 43:13