创世记第42章

《圣经》创世记-第42章

创42:1 雅各见埃及有粮，就对儿子们说：“你们为什么彼此观望呢？ (串)徒7:12

†[吕]雅各见埃及有谷子，就对儿子们说：“你们为什么彼此观望呢？”

†[思]雅各伯见埃及有粮食出售，便对自己的儿子们说：“你们为什么彼此观望？”

†[当代]雅各知道埃及有粮食，就对儿子们说：“你们为什么还在这儿互相呆望呢？

†[新译]雅各见埃及有粮食，就对儿子们说：“你们为什么彼此对望呢？”

†[Wlb]雅各知埃及有粮、谓诸子曰、尔曹曷相观望、

†[Xdv]雅各一听到埃及有粮食，就对他的儿子说：“你们为什么不想些办法呢？

†[Kjv]Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

†[Nkjv]When Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, Jacob said to his sons, "Why do you look at one another?"

†[BBE]Now Jacob, hearing that there was grain in Egypt, said to his sons, Why are you looking at one another?

†[GNT] When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, "Why don't you do something?

†[NIV]When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, "Why do you just keep looking at each other?"

创42:2 我听见埃及有粮，你们可以下去，从那里为我们籴些来，使我们可以存活，不至于死。” (串)创43:8

†[吕]他说：“呐，我听说在埃及有谷子；你们下那里去，从那里给我们买，我们就可以活着，免得死。”

†[思]继而说：“我听说在埃及有粮食出售，你们下到那，给我们购买些粮食，叫我们好活下去，不致饿死。”

†[当代]我听说埃及有粮食，你们快到埃及去籴些粮食回来吧，希望我们不会一同饿死就好了。”

†[新译]他又说：“我听说埃及有粮食，你们下到那里去，给我们买些粮食，使我们可以活下去，不至饿死。”

†[Wlb]我闻埃及有粮、可往籴之、以延生命、免于死亡、

†[Xdv]听说埃及有粮，你们去买些回来吧，免得我们都饿死。”

†[Kjv]And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.

†[Nkjv]And he said, "Indeed I have heard that there is grain in Egypt; go down to that place and buy for us there, that we may live and not die."

†[BBE]And he said, I have had news that there is grain in Egypt: go down there and get grain for us, so that life and not death may be ours.

†[GNT] I hear that there is grain in Egypt; go there and buy some to keep us from starving to death."

†[NIV]He continued, "I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die."

本会注释　　旱情越来越严重，人畜都受到煎熬，雅各决定从埃及购粮，免得家人挨饿。他之所以没有象亚伯拉罕（创12:10）和以撒（创26:2）那样举家迁往埃及，可能是由于埃及也象迦南一样在闹饥荒。

创42:3 于是，约瑟的十个哥哥都下埃及籴粮去了。

†[吕]于是约瑟的十个哥哥就下去，要从埃及买麦子。

†[思]于是若瑟的十个哥哥下到埃及买粮食去了。

†[当代]于是，约瑟的十个哥哥就都到埃及籴粮去了；

†[新译]于是，约瑟的十个哥哥就下去了，要从埃及买五谷。

†[Wlb]于是约瑟诸昆十人、往籴于埃及、

†[Xdv]于是，约瑟的十个哥哥都到埃及去买粮。

†[Kjv]And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt.

†[Nkjv]So Joseph's ten brothers went down to buy grain in Egypt.

†[BBE]So Joseph's ten brothers went down to get grain from Egypt.

†[GNT] So Joseph's ten half brothers went to buy grain in Egypt,

†[NIV]Then ten of Joseph's brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt.

本会注释　　十个人一起去埃及既可能为了安全，也可能是因为粮食要分配给各家的家长。他们人多可能会使他们分到多一些，以便带回更多的粮食。另外，饥荒也很有可能导致有人抢劫他们商队的粮食。

创42:4 但约瑟的兄弟便雅悯，雅各没有打发他和哥哥们同去，因为雅各说：“恐怕他遭害。” (串)创35:18|本章38

†[吕]但是约瑟的弟弟便雅悯、雅各没有打发他和哥哥们一同去，因为雅各说：恐怕他遭害。

†[思]至于若瑟的弟弟本雅明，雅各伯没有叫他与哥哥们同去，因为他想：怕他遇害。

†[当代]雅各却不肯让约瑟的弟弟便雅悯与他们同去，恐怕他会遭遇不幸。

†[新译]但雅各并没有打发约瑟的弟弟便雅悯与哥哥们同去，因为雅各说：“恐怕他会遇到灾害。”

†[Wlb]其弟便雅悯、雅各不遣之偕行、曰、恐其罹害、

†[Xdv]但是雅各没有让约瑟的亲弟弟便雅悯跟他们一道去，因为雅各怕他遇到灾害。

†[Kjv]But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him.

†[Nkjv]But Jacob did not send Joseph's brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, "Lest some calamity befall him."

†[BBE]But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with them, for fear, as he said, that some evil might come to him.

†[GNT] but Jacob did not send Joseph's full brother Benjamin with them, because he was afraid that something might happen to him.

†[NIV]But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with the others, because he was afraid that harm might come to him.

本会注释　　便雅悯不是因为年纪小而留在家中，他现在已经二十多岁了，而是因为他是拉结唯一剩下的孩子，取代约瑟成为雅各最关爱的对象。

创42:5 来籴粮的人中有以色列的儿子们，因为迦南地也有饥荒。

†[吕]在那些来买五谷的人中间，有以色列的儿子们也来要买，因为在迦南地也有饥荒。

†[思]这样以色列的儿子们也夹在前来购粮的人中，前来购粮，因为客纳罕地也发生了饥荒。

†[当代]于是，以色列的儿子们便加入了前往埃及籴粮的人的行列中，因为迦南地也有严重的饥荒。

†[新译]以色列的众子也在前来买粮的人群中，因为迦南地也有饥荒。

†[Wlb]群诣埃及籴粮、以色列诸子亦至、迦南地饥故也、

†[Xdv]雅各的儿子们和其它的人都去买粮，因为迦南地区也有饥荒。

†[Kjv]And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

†[Nkjv]And the sons of Israel went to buy grain among those who journeyed, for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

†[BBE]And the sons of Israel came with all the others to get grain: for they were very short of food in the land of Canaan.

†[GNT] The sons of Jacob came with others to buy grain, because there was famine in the land of Canaan.

†[NIV]So Israel's sons were among those who went to buy grain, for the famine was in the land of Canaan also.

本会注释　　约瑟的哥哥们可能加入某个迦南的商队，也可能和其他人一起来埃及购粮。

创42:6 当时治理埃及地的是约瑟；粜粮给那地众民的就是他。约瑟的哥哥们来了，脸伏于地，向他下拜。 (串)创41:41|创37:7,9,10

†[吕]当时治理埃及地的执政者就是约瑟；卖粮食给那地的众民的就是他。约瑟的哥哥们来了，就面伏于地向约瑟下拜。

†[思]当时在地方上执政的人是若瑟，给地方上所有人民配售粮食的也是他。若瑟的哥哥们来了，就俯首至地，向他下拜。

†[当代]那时候，约瑟治理埃及，负责一切卖粮的事情。约瑟的哥哥们来到他的面前，都要向他俯伏下拜。

†[新译]当时治理埃及地的官长是约瑟，卖粮给那地所有的人民的就是他。所以，约瑟的哥哥们来俯伏在地向他下拜。

†[Wlb]时、约瑟秉国钧、粜粮于兆民、诸昆至、俯伏以拜、

†[Xdv]约瑟作埃及的首相，负责把粮食卖给各地来的人。因此，约瑟的哥哥们来到他面前，俯伏在地上叩拜。

†[Kjv]And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.

†[Nkjv]Now Joseph was governor over the land; and it was he who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph's brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the earth.

†[BBE]Now Joseph was ruler over all the land, and it was he who gave out the grain to all the people of the land; and Joseph's brothers came before him and went down on their faces to the earth.

†[GNT] Joseph, as governor of the land of Egypt, was selling grain to people from all over the world. So Joseph's brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

†[NIV]Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph's brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.

本会注释　　治理（shallit）一词源自词根shalat，表示被授予无限权柄的人。该词在亚兰语和阿拉伯语中，隐含在苏丹（sultan）这个头衔，或撒拉提斯（Salatis）这个人名之内。按照马尼托的说法，撒拉提斯是希克索斯第一位国王的名字。马尼托可能将这个表示“统治者”的词误认为人名。该词表明约瑟不是一位普通的粮食部长。作为全国位居第二者，他是埃及实际的统治者和宰相。

创42:7 约瑟看见他哥哥们，就认得他们，却装作生人，向他们说些严厉话，问他们说：“你们从哪里来？”他们说：“我们从迦南地来籴粮。” (串)本章30

†[吕]约瑟看见他哥哥们，就认得他们，却向他们装作别人，对他们说些严厉的话：问他们说：“你们从哪里来？”他们说：“从迦南地来买粮食。”

†[思]若瑟一见他的哥哥们，就认出他们来，却装做生人，向他们说了一切严厉的话，问他们说：“你们是从那来的？”他们答说：“我们是从客纳罕地来购买粮食的。”

†[当代]约瑟马上就认出他们，他却不让自己流露半点亲情。“你们是从哪里来的？”约瑟还疾言厉色地喝道。“我们是从迦南来买粮食的。”他们回答说。

†[新译]约瑟看见他的哥哥们，就认得他们，可是他装作陌生人，对他们说严厉的话，问他们：“你们是哪里来的？”他们回答：“我们是迦南地来买粮食的。”

†[Wlb]约瑟见而识之、佯为不识、厉声曰、尔奚自、曰、自迦南来乞籴、

†[Xdv]约瑟一看见哥哥们就认出他们，可是他假装不认识，严厉地问他们：“你们是从哪里来的？”他们回答：“我们是从迦南来买粮的。”

†[Kjv]And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.

†[Nkjv]Joseph saw his brothers and recognized them, but he acted as a stranger to them and spoke roughly to them. Then he said to them, "Where do you come from?" And they said, "From the land of Canaan to buy food."

†[BBE]And when Joseph saw his brothers, it was clear to him who they were, but he made himself strange to them, and talking roughly to them, said, Where do you come from? And they said, From the land of Canaan, to get food.

†[GNT] When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he acted as if he did not know them. He asked them harshly, "Where do you come from?" "We have come from Canaan to buy food," they answered.

†[NIV]As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a stranger and spoke harshly to them. "Where do you come from?" he asked. "From the land of Canaan," they replied, "to buy food."

本会注释　　约瑟立刻认出了他的哥哥，他们却没有认出他来（第8节），因为他们已有二十多年没有见他了。他现在不仅长大了，而且也埃及化了。他穿着埃及人的衣裳，脸也刮净了，没有留着闪族人的大胡子。另外，他说着一种陌生的语言，显然是一位大官。他们不可能把这样一位权贵与约瑟联系在一起（见创45:3）。
　　约瑟之所以“向他们说些严厉话”不是出于报复心，而是为了了解他们现在的心思，特别是对他和便雅悯的态度，因为便雅悯不在一定引起了他的注意并且使他产生怀疑。

创42:8 约瑟认得他哥哥们，他们却不认得他。

†[吕]约瑟认得他哥哥们，他们却不认得他。

†[思]若瑟认出哥哥们来，他们却没有认出他来。

†[当代]这时候，约瑟的兄长还没有认出约瑟。约瑟记起了从前自己所做的梦，就对他们说：“你们一定是敌人派来的奸细，是来探查我们虚实的！”

†[新译]约瑟认得他的哥哥们，他们却不认得他。

†[Wlb]约瑟识诸昆、而诸昆不之识、

†[Xdv]约瑟认得哥哥们；他们却不认得他。

†[Kjv]And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.

†[Nkjv]So Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him.

†[BBE]Now though Joseph saw that these were his brothers, they had no idea who he was.

†[GNT] Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him.

†[NIV]Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him.

创42:9 约瑟想起从前所做的那两个梦，就对他们说：“你们是奸细，来窥探这地的虚实。” (串)创37:5,9|本章30

†[吕]约瑟记起从前所作关于他们的梦，就对他们说：“你们是探子，来看这地不设防之情形的。”

†[思]于是若瑟想起了他昔日关于他们所作的梦，便对他们说：“你们是探子，前来刺探本地的虚实。”

†[当代]－

†[新译]约瑟想起从前所作关于他们的两个梦，就对他们说：“你们是间谍，是来侦察本地的虚实。”

†[Wlb]约瑟忆前梦、语诸昆曰、尔曹乃侦者、今来此、特窥是邦之虚实耳、

†[Xdv]他想起从前自己做过的梦，就故意对他们说：“你们是间谍，是来侦察我国虚实的。”

†[Kjv]And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them, and said to them, "You are spies! You have come to see the nakedness of the land!"

†[BBE]Then the memory of his dreams about them came back to Joseph, and he said to them, You have come secretly to see how poor the land is.

†[GNT] He remembered the dreams he had dreamed about them and said, "You are spies; you have come to find out where our country is weak."

†[NIV]Then he remembered his dreams about them and said to them, "You are spies! You have come to see where our land is unprotected."

本会注释　　这就是约瑟向他哥哥们所说的“严厉话”。埃及一直对东部邻国存有戒心，因为他们不但曾袭击埃及然后退回沙漠，而且还曾侵入埃及并实际控制了部分地区。在第十二王朝之前的第一过渡期中，这样的入侵曾使国王阿蒙尼姆赫特一世在地中海与红海之间修筑边境防御工事，称为“统治者之墙”，防范迦南人入侵埃及。此后，同样来自东方的希克索斯人获得了埃及的统治权。他们谨防其他民族也步他们的后尘。因此，约瑟对东方人的严加盘查并设法查出不受欢迎的人或真正的奸细，这是很自然的。邻国流行的饥荒使大量的外国人来到埃及购粮，所以政府需要更为谨慎地将那些可能危及国家安全的人清除出去。

创42:10 他们对他说：“我主啊，不是的。仆人们是籴粮来的。

†[吕]他们对他说：“不是的，我主；仆人是买粮食来的。

†[思]他们回答说：“我主！绝对不是：你的仆人们是来购买粮食的。

†[当代]他们急忙辩白说：“不是啊！不是啊！我们真是来买粮的，

†[新译]他们对他说：“我主啊，不是这样，仆人们实在是来买粮食的。

†[Wlb]曰、吾主、不然、仆为乞籴而来、

†[Xdv]他们回答：“我主啊，仆人不是间谍，是来贵国买粮的。

†[Kjv]And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.

†[Nkjv]And they said to him, "No, my lord, but your servants have come to buy food.

†[BBE]And they said to him, Not so, my lord: your servants have come with money to get food.

†[GNT] "No, sir," they answered. "We have come as your slaves, to buy food.

†[NIV]No, my lord," they answered. "Your servants have come to buy food.

本会注释　　约瑟的哥哥们虽然对这个指控不满，但惧怕之心使他们不得不吞声忍气，他们坚称自己是无辜的。当他们见自称为诚实人，仍未能说服埃及首长时，就告诉他家中更具体的情况，想借此证明自己的无辜。他们都属于一个不可能对埃及发动侵袭的家族，所以没有任何理由怀疑他们是奸细。约瑟接受了他们的说法，并坚持要他们带来不在场的最小兄弟，以证实他们的故事。

创42:11 我们都是一个人的儿子，是诚实人；仆人们并不是奸细。”

†[吕]我们都是一个人的儿子；我们是老实人；仆人不是探子。”

†[思]我们全是一个人的儿子，我们是诚实人；你的仆人们从未做过探子。”

†[当代]我们都是同胞兄弟，是老实人，不是什么敌人派来的奸细啊！”

†[新译]我们都是一个人的儿子，是诚实人；仆人们并不是间谍。”

†[Wlb]我侪一父所生、为人笃实、非侦者也、

†[Xdv]我们都是兄弟，是老实人，不是间谍。”

†[Kjv]We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.

†[Nkjv]We are all one man's sons; we are honest men; your servants are not spies."

†[BBE]We are all one man's sons, we are true men; we have not come with any secret purpose.

†[GNT] We are all brothers. We are not spies, sir, we are honest men."

†[NIV]We are all the sons of one man. Your servants are honest men, not spies."

创42:12 约瑟说：“不然，你们必是窥探这地的虚实来的。”

†[吕]约瑟对他们说：“不是；你们一定是来看这地不设防之情形的。”

†[思]若瑟对他们说：“不，你们前来必是为刺探此地的虚实。”

†[当代]约瑟却再强调说：“不！你们是来侦查我们虚实的。”

†[新译]约瑟对他们说：“不是的，你们实在是来侦察本地的虚实。”

†[Wlb]曰、否、尔曹来窥是邦之虚实耳、

†[Xdv]约瑟坚持说：“不！你们是来侦察我国的虚实的。”

†[Kjv]And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

†[Nkjv]But he said to them, "No, but you have come to see the nakedness of the land."

†[BBE]And he said to them, No, but you have come to see how poor the land is.

†[GNT] Joseph said to them, "No! You have come to find out where our country is weak."

†[NIV]No!" he said to them. "You have come to see where our land is unprotected."

创42:13 他们说：“仆人们本是弟兄十二人，是迦南地一个人的儿子，顶小的现今在我们的父亲那里，有一个没有了。” (串)创37:30本章32

†[吕]他们说：“仆人们弟兄十二个；是迦南地一个人的儿子；顶小的现今和我们的父亲在一起，还有一个不在了。”

†[思]他们答说：“你的仆人们原是兄弟十二人，同是客纳罕地一个人的儿子；最小的现今在父亲那，另一个已不在了。”

†[当代]他们连忙回答说：“大人，我们共有十二个兄弟，父亲住在迦南，最年幼的弟弟留在父亲身边，还有一个已经不在了。”

†[新译]他们说：“仆人们本是兄弟十二人，我们都是迦南地一个人的儿子。最小的现在与我们的父亲在一起，还有一个不在了。”

†[Wlb]曰、仆昆弟十二、迦南一人之子、一弟已亡、季者偕父、

†[Xdv]他们说：“我主啊，仆人本来有十二个兄弟，是同一个父亲生的；他住在迦南。有一个弟弟已经死了，最小的弟弟跟我们的父亲在一起。”

†[Kjv]And they said, Thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is not.

†[Nkjv]And they said, "Your servants are twelve brothers, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and in fact, the youngest is with our father today, and one is no more."

†[BBE]Then they said, We your servants are twelve brothers, sons of one man in the land of Canaan; the youngest of us is now with our father, and one is dead.

†[GNT] They said, "We were twelve brothers in all, sir, sons of the same man in the land of Canaan. One brother is dead, and the youngest is now with our father."

†[NIV]But they replied, "Your servants were twelve brothers, the sons of one man, who lives in the land of Canaan. The youngest is now with our father, and one is no more."

创42:14 约瑟说：“我才说你们是奸细，这话实在不错。

†[吕]约瑟对他们说：“我刚才对你们说‘你们是探子’，这话正对呀。

†[思]若瑟对他们说：“我才说你们是探子；这话实在不错。

†[当代]约瑟说：“我说你们是敌人派来的，一点也不错！

†[新译]约瑟对他们说：“我刚才对你们说：‘你们是间谍。’这话实在不错。

†[Wlb]约瑟曰、汝为侦者、我言诚是、

†[Xdv]约瑟再坚持：“不！我刚才说过了，你们的确是间谍。

†[Kjv]And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:

†[Nkjv]But Joseph said to them, "It is as I spoke to you, saying, "You are spies!'

†[BBE]And Joseph said, It is as I said; you have come with some secret purpose;

†[GNT] "It is just as I said," Joseph answered. "You are spies.

†[NIV]Joseph said to them, "It is just as I told you: You are spies!

创42:15 我指着法老的性命起誓，若是你们的小兄弟不到这里来，你们就不得出这地方，从此就可以把你们证验出来了。

†[吕]我指着法老的性命起誓，若是你们顶小的弟弟不到这里来，你们就不能出这地方：由这一件事就可以把你们试验出来了。

†[思]为此我要考验你们：我指着法郎的生命起誓：如果你们最小的弟弟不到这来，你们莫想离开此地。

†[当代]我现在指著法老的性命起誓，要是你们最小的弟弟不到这里来，你们就不能走！只有这样才可以证明你们的身分，

†[新译]我要这样试试你们：我指着法老的性命起誓，如果你们最小的弟弟不到这里来，你们就决不得离开这里。

†[Wlb]若不携季者至、以征尔言之真伪、吾指法老生命而誓、不许尔出此、

†[Xdv]我要试一试你们诚实不诚实。我指着王的名发誓：除非你们把最小的弟弟带到这里来，我绝不准你们离开。

†[Kjv]Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.

†[Nkjv]In this manner you shall be tested: By the life of Pharaoh, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.

†[BBE]But in this way will you be put to the test: by the life of Pharaoh, you will not go away from this place till your youngest brother comes here.

†[GNT] This is how you will be tested: I swear by the name of the king that you will never leave unless your youngest brother comes here.

†[NIV]And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you will not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.

创42:16 须要打发你们中间一个人去，把你们的兄弟带来。至于你们，都要囚在这里，好证验你们的话真不真，若不真，我指着法老的性命起誓，你们一定是奸细。”

†[吕]你们要打发你们中间一个人去，把你们的兄弟带来；至于你们呢、都必须被囚，好试验你们的话真不真；若不真，我指着法老的性命起誓，你们一定是探子。”

†[思]你们可由你们中派一个人回去，带你们的弟弟来，其他的人暂且拘留，以待证明你们的话是否诚实；如果不是真的，我指着法郎的生命起誓：你们必是探子。”

†[当代]你们打发其中一人回去，带你们的弟弟来。其他的人都要囚禁在这里，我要看看你们所说的是真还是假；要是我发觉了你们说的是假话，你们就一定是敌人派来的奸细了！”

†[新译]你们可以派你们中间一个人回去，把你们的弟弟带来；其余的人都要囚禁起来，好证明你们的话真实不真实。如果不真实，我指着法老的性命起誓，你们就是间谍。”

†[Wlb]尔中惟遣一人携汝弟来、其余禁锢、俟征尔语、知尔诚否、非然、吾指法老生命而言、汝果侦者、

†[Xdv]你们要派一个人去带他来；其余的人监禁在这里，等你们证实了所说的话。不然，我指着王的性命发誓，你们都是间谍。”

†[Kjv]Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.

†[Nkjv]Send one of you, and let him bring your brother; and you shall be kept in prison, that your words may be tested to see whether there is any truth in you; or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies!"

†[BBE]Send one of your number to get your brother, and the rest of you will be kept in prison, so that your words may be tested to see if you are true; if not, by the life of Pharaoh, your purpose is certainly secret.

†[GNT] One of you must go and get him. The rest of you will be kept under guard until the truth of what you say can be tested. Otherwise, as sure as the king lives, you are spies."

†[NIV]Send one of your number to get your brother; the rest of you will be kept in prison, so that your words may be tested to see if you are telling the truth. If you are not, then as surely as Pharaoh lives, you are spies!"

创42:17 于是约瑟把他们都下在监里三天。

†[吕]于是约瑟把他们都挤在一间看守所里三天。

†[思]于是在拘留所内拘禁了他们叁天。

†[当代]于是，约瑟就把他们囚禁了三天。

†[新译]于是，约瑟把他们收在监房里三天。

†[Wlb]遂同幽于狱三日、

†[Xdv]于是他把他们拘禁了三天。

†[Kjv]And he put them all together into ward three days.

†[Nkjv]So he put them all together in prison three days.

†[BBE]So he put them in prison for three days.

†[GNT] With that, he put them in prison for three days.

†[NIV]And he put them all in custody for three days.

本会注释　　约瑟严肃地命令他的哥哥们（第15节）打发他们当中的一个回迦南去将便雅悯带来。他们不肯，因为他们知道雅各绝不会同意的。于是约瑟将他们全都下在监里三天。这表面上是因为他们不接受他的提议，实际上是要进一步考验他们。由于他们的残忍，他曾在监里受了近三年的苦，而他只让他们关了三天。

创42:18 到了第三天，约瑟对他们说：“我是敬畏上帝的；你们照我的话行就可以存活。 (串)利25:43尼5:15

†[吕]第三天，约瑟对他们说：“我是敬畏上帝的；你们照以下这样行，就可以活着：

†[思]第叁天，若瑟对他们说：“我原是个敬畏天主的人，你们愿意保全性命，应这样做：

†[当代]到了第三天，约瑟来对他们说：“我是敬畏上帝的人，我给你们一个机会，证明自己的清白。

†[新译]到了第三天，约瑟对他们说：“我是敬畏　神的，你们要这样作，就可以活着；

†[Wlb]至三日、语之曰、我寅畏上帝、有一策焉、尔若从之、则可得生、

†[Xdv]第三天，约瑟对他们说：“我是敬畏上帝的，如果你们接受我的条件，我就饶你们的命。

†[Kjv]And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph said to them the third day, "Do this and live, for I fear God:

†[BBE]And on the third day Joseph said to them, Do this, if you would keep your lives: for I am a god-fearing man:

†[GNT] On the third day Joseph said to them, "I am a God-fearing man, and I will spare your lives on one condition.

†[NIV]On the third day, Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God:

本会注释　　到了第三天，约瑟改变了严厉的态度。他所说“我是敬畏上帝的”是泛指的，以一位埃及统治者口气说话，不是指耶和华。他并没有将九个人留在监里，而只扣留一个，允许其他的人回去将便雅悯带回来，并带粮食给他们受苦的家人。他们若带着便雅悯回来，就能确保那被监禁之人的获释。如果他们用谎言欺骗约瑟的话，就将死于饥饿，而那留在埃及的人将被当作奸细处死。

创42:19 你们如果是诚实人，可以留你们中间的一个人囚在监里，但你们可以带着粮食回去，救你们家里的饥荒。 (串)本章33,34

†[吕]你们如果是老实人，就让你们一个兄弟囚在那看守所屋子里；其余的可以去，带谷子去救救你们家的饥荒。

†[思]如果你们是诚实人，叫你们兄弟中一个人留在拘留所内，其馀的人可带粮食回去，解救家中的饥荒。

†[当代]我要留你们其中一个在监里，其他的人就带粮食回去，接济你们的家人。

†[新译]如果你们是诚实人，就叫你们兄弟中一个人囚禁在监里，你们其余的人可以带着粮食回去，解救你们家人的饥荒。

†[Wlb]尔果笃实、则囚一人于狱、其余载粮而归、以救尔家之饥、

†[Xdv]为要证实你们是诚实人，你们得留下一个人在监狱里当人质；其余的人可以回去，把你们买的粮食带回去给饥饿的家人，

†[Kjv]If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:

†[Nkjv]If you are honest men, let one of your brothers be confined to your prison house; but you, go and carry grain for the famine of your houses.

†[BBE]If you are true men, let one of you be kept in prison, while you go and take grain for the needs of your families;

†[GNT] To prove that you are honest, one of you will stay in the prison where you have been kept; the rest of you may go and take back to your starving families the grain that you have bought.

†[NIV]If you are honest men, let one of your brothers stay here in prison, while the rest of you go and take grain back for your starving households.

创42:20 把你们的小兄弟带到我这里来，如此，你们的话便有证据，你们也不至于死。”他们就照样而行。 (串)本章34创43:3;44:23

†[吕]把你们顶小的弟弟带到我这里来，你们的话就有了实据，你们也就不必死了。”他们就这样行。

†[思]然后给我带你们的小弟弟来，好证实你们的话，你们也不致于死。”他们就这样作了。

†[当代]但你们一定要带你们的弟弟回来，证实你们说的是老实话，这样，你们就不被处死。”

†[新译]然后把你们最小的弟弟带到我这里来，这样，就可以证明你们的话是真实的，你们就不必死了。”他们就照样作了。

†[Wlb]携季者至、以征尔言、免于死亡、乃遵命而行、

†[Xdv]然后把最小的弟弟带到我这里来。这样可以证明你们的话真实，你们就不至于被处死。”他们接受了这条件，

†[Kjv]But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.

†[Nkjv]And bring your youngest brother to me; so your words will be verified, and you shall not die." And they did so.

†[BBE]And come back to me with your youngest brother, so that your words may be seen to be true, and you will not be put to death. This is what you are to do.

†[GNT] Then you must bring your youngest brother to me. This will prove that you have been telling the truth, and I will not put you to death." They agreed to this

†[NIV]But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die." This they proceeded to do.

创42:21 他们彼此说：“我们在兄弟身上实在有罪。他哀求我们的时候，我们见他心里的愁苦，却不肯听，所以这场苦难临到我们身上。” (串)创37:23-28|伯36:8,9

†[吕]又彼此说：“我们对我们弟弟实在有了罪责：他向我们乞哀求怜的时候，我们见他心里的困苦，却不肯听，所以这场困苦临到我们身上了。”

†[思]他们彼此说：“我们实在该赔补加害我们兄弟的罪，因为他向我们哀求时，我们见了他心灵痛苦，竟不肯听；为此这场苦难才落到我们身上！”

†[当代]他们彼此都很悔恨地说：“都是我们不好，从前我们看著弟弟心灵痛苦，听见他哀求的声音却不理会，现在，这种痛苦终于报应在我们身上了。”

†[新译]他们彼此说：“我们在对待弟弟的事上实在有罪。他向我们求情的时候，我们看见他心里的痛苦，却不肯听他，所以这次苦难临到我们身上了。”

†[Wlb]相语曰、昔吾侪缘弟获戾、见其苦衷、而不听其祈求、故遭此难、

†[Xdv]彼此说：“当初我们陷害弟弟，现在受报应了！我们看见他的痛苦，他向我们哀求，我们不加理会！因此我们遭遇这灾难。”

†[Kjv]And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

†[Nkjv]Then they said to one another, "We are truly guilty concerning our brother, for we saw the anguish of his soul when he pleaded with us, and we would not hear; therefore this distress has come upon us."

†[BBE]And they said to one another, Truly, we did wrong to our brother, for we saw his grief of mind, and we did not give ear to his prayers; that is why this trouble has come on us.

†[GNT] and said to one another, "Yes, now we are suffering the consequences of what we did to our brother; we saw the great trouble he was in when he begged for help, but we would not listen. That is why we are in this trouble now."

†[NIV]They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come upon us."

怀爱伦注释　　约瑟的哥哥们害怕作奴隶──他们（约瑟的哥哥们）曾出卖约瑟作奴隶，而他们却害怕上帝要刑罚他们作奴隶（《圣灵的恩赐》卷三 156页）
本会注释　　当他们意识到这位埃及的首长不会单因怀疑就处罚或杀死他们，而是公正地审判他们时，他们的开始良心发现了。他们对约瑟的做法的是何等的不同啊！全埃及的统治者尚且同情他们在迦南挨饿的家人，而他们却曾想让他们的兄弟在坑中饿死。当这些想法从他们的脑海中浮现时，他们就承认了自己的罪行。他们自己的遭遇使他们想起他们兄弟的痛苦。流便提醒他们，当初他曾如何警告他们不要伤害那孩子，却是徒然。而他们现在得到这种冷酷的公正报应。他们如此在约瑟的面前自责，却不知道他明白他们的每句话。

创42:22 流便说：“我岂不是对你们说过，不可伤害那孩子吗？只是你们不肯听，所以流他血的罪向我们追讨。” (串)创37:21|创9:5,6王上2:32路11:50,51诗9:12

†[吕]如便回答他们说：“我不是对你们说过么？我说：‘不要得罪那孩子’，你们却不肯听；看哪，流他血的罪正向我们追讨呢！”

†[思]勒乌本就对他们说：“我岂不是对你们说过：不要伤害那孩子吗？你们却不肯听；看，现在要追讨他的血了。”

†[当代]吕便说：“我不是早就劝你们不要干那伤天害理的事吗？你们不听我的话，杀了约瑟，现在报应来了！”

†[新译]流本回答他们，说：“我不是对你们说过：‘不要伤害那孩子’吗？可是你们不肯听，现在流他血的罪要向我们追讨。”

†[Wlb]流便曰、我岂不曰、勿干咎于孺子、惟尔弗听、故讨其血于我也、

†[Xdv]流便说：“我劝你们不要伤害那孩子，你们不听；现在这血债该我们来还了。”

†[Kjv]And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.

†[Nkjv]And Reuben answered them, saying, "Did I not speak to you, saying, "Do not sin against the boy'; and you would not listen? Therefore behold, his blood is now required of us."

†[BBE]And Reuben said to them, Did I not say to you, Do the child no wrong? but you gave no attention; so now, punishment has come on us for his blood.

†[GNT] Reuben said, "I told you not to harm the boy, but you wouldn't listen. And now we are being paid back for his death."

†[NIV]Reuben replied, "Didn't I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn't listen! Now we must give an accounting for his blood."

创42:23 他们不知道约瑟听得出来，因为在他们中间用通事传话。

†[吕]他们不知道约瑟晓得听，因为他们中间有传译人。

†[思]他们原不知道若瑟都听得懂，因为在他们中有一翻译员。

†[当代]他们不知道约瑟听懂他们的话，因为约瑟一直都是透过传译来跟他们谈话的。

†[新译]他们不知道约瑟听得明白，因为他们中间有人当传译。

†[Wlb]诸昆不知约瑟识其言、盖彼此藉译传语、

†[Xdv]约瑟听懂他们的话，他们却不晓得他懂，因为他跟他们谈话都有人翻译。

†[Kjv]And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.

†[Nkjv]But they did not know that Joseph understood them, for he spoke to them through an interpreter.

†[BBE]They were not conscious that the sense of their words was clear to Joseph, for he had been talking to them through one who had knowledge of their language.

†[GNT] Joseph understood what they said, but they did not know it, because they had been speaking to him through an interpreter.

†[NIV]They did not realize that Joseph could understand them, since he was using an interpreter.

创42:24 约瑟转身退去，哭了一场，又回来对他们说话，就从他们中间挑出西缅来，在他们眼前把他捆绑。 (串)创43:30

†[吕]约瑟转身退去，哭了一阵，又回来，对他们说话。就从他们中间挑出西缅来，当他们眼前捆绑起来。

†[思]若瑟就由他们前退出去哭了。然后又回来与他们交谈，由他们中提出西默盎在他们眼前将他捆绑起来。

†[当代]约瑟听了以后转身出去，痛哭了好一会才回来，从他们中间选了西缅，当著他们面前把他捆绑起来。

†[新译]约瑟转身离开他们，哭了一阵，又回到他们那里，与他们说话。然后从他们中间拉出西缅来，在他们眼前把他捆绑起来。

†[Wlb]约瑟退而哭、复出与语、自众中取西缅、系之于前、

†[Xdv]约瑟转身退去，哭了一阵，然后回来，挑出西缅，当着他们的面把他绑起来。

†[Kjv]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.

†[Nkjv]And he turned himself away from them and wept. Then he returned to them again, and talked with them. And he took Simeon from them and bound him before their eyes.

†[BBE]And turning away from them, he was overcome with weeping; then he went on talking to them again and took Simeon and put chains on him before their eyes.

†[GNT] Joseph left them and began to cry. When he was able to speak again, he came back, picked out Simeon, and had him tied up in front of them.

†[NIV]He turned away from them and began to weep, but then turned back and spoke to them again. He had Simeon taken from them and bound before their eyes.

本会注释　　约瑟放过了相对无辜的流便，选择使他遭受残酷待遇的主谋西缅（《祖》226页）。西缅的残酷也表现在其他的场合之中，例如在他和利未屠杀示剑人的时候。当西缅在他兄弟的眼前被绑起来的时候，他们想起了他们曾对约瑟所做的事。约瑟则希望他们对西缅的怜悯会促使他们尽快带来便雅悯。

创42:25 约瑟吩咐人把粮食装满他们的器具，把各人的银子归还在各人的口袋里，又给他们路上用的食物，人就照他的话办了。 (串)创44:1

†[吕]约瑟吩咐人把麦子装满了他们的器具，把他们的银子退回，各在各人的口袋里；又给他们路上用的乾粮。人就这样给他们作了。

†[思]若瑟遂吩咐人将他们的布袋装满了粮食，将各人的银钱仍放在各人的布袋内，并且还给了他们途中所需要的食物；人就对他们这样做了。

†[当代]约瑟又吩咐人用他们的布袋装满粮食，再暗中分别把各人买粮的钱放回在粮袋中，还为他们预备了路上的食物。

†[新译]约瑟吩咐人把五谷装满他们的袋，把他们的银子放回各人的布袋里；又给他们路上用的食物。一切就照样办了。

†[Wlb]命以粮充诸昆囊、各反其金于中、馈之糇粮、遂如命以行、

†[Xdv]约瑟吩咐人把哥哥们的袋子装满粮食，把钱放回各人的袋子里，又替他们准备旅途的食物。一切都准备妥当，

†[Kjv]Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus did he unto them.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph gave a command to fill their sacks with grain, to restore every man's money to his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. Thus he did for them.

†[BBE]Then Joseph gave orders for their bags to be made full of grain, and for every man's money to be put back into his bag, and for food to be given them for the journey: which was done.

†[GNT] Joseph gave orders to fill his brothers' packs with grain, to put each man's money back in his sack, and to give them food for the trip. This was done.

†[NIV]Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to put each man's silver back in his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. After this was done for them,

本会注释　　器具（keli），可能指篮子或其他容器。放钱的“口袋”希伯来文是saq，通过希腊语sakos和拉丁语saccus进入欧洲语言。除了这两个名词以外，这个故事还用了一个表示“口袋”的古老词汇（`amtachath），是saq的同义词，因为它们是可以互换的（第27,28节；创43:12等）。
　　约瑟把钱退给他们不是出于恶意，而是他觉得不能接受父亲和兄弟买粮的钱。即或他可能想到哥哥们会因发现银钱而惊恐，他也看不出有理由使他们免受这样的忧虑。经过了前几天苦涩的经历，这会有助于进一步软化他们刚硬的心。

创42:26 他们就把粮食驮在驴上，离开那里去了。

†[吕]他们就把他们的谷子驮在驴上，离开那里去了。

†[思]他们将购得的粮食驮在驴上，就从那起身走了。

†[当代]他们把粮食驮在驴上，就启程回去了。

†[新译]他们把粮食驮在他们的驴上，离开那里去了。

†[Wlb]其人负粮于驴而去、

†[Xdv]他们就把买来的粮食驮在驴背上，离开了。

†[Kjv]And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence.

†[Nkjv]So they loaded their donkeys with the grain and departed from there.

†[BBE]Then they put the bags of grain on their asses and went away.

†[GNT] The brothers loaded their donkeys with the grain they had bought, and then they left.

†[NIV]they loaded their grain on their donkeys and left.

创42:27 到了住宿的地方，他们中间有一个人打开口袋，要拿料喂驴，才看见自己的银子仍在口袋里， (串)出4:24耶9:2|本章35创43:21

†[吕]在住宿的地方，他们中间有一个人打开了口袋，要拿粮草驴，竟看见自己的银子，在自己的布袋口呢！

†[思]到了客栈，他们中一人打开了布袋拿料驴，看见自己的银钱仍在布袋口，

†[当代]他们来到一处住宿的地方，其中一人打开布袋，拿饲料出来喂驴，却发现有钱放在袋口的地方。

†[新译]到了住宿的地方，他们其中的一个人打开了布袋，要拿饲料喂驴的时候，才发现自己的银子还在袋口那里。

†[Wlb]至旅邸、一人启囊、以粮饲驴、见金在囊口、

†[Xdv]在过夜的地方，他们有人打开袋子要喂驴，发现自己的钱还在袋里。

†[Kjv]And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it was in his sack's mouth.

†[Nkjv]But as one of them opened his sack to give his donkey feed at the encampment, he saw his money; and there it was, in the mouth of his sack.

†[BBE]Now at their night's resting-place one of them, opening his bag to give his ass some food, saw his money in the mouth of the bag.

†[GNT] At the place where they spent the night, one of them opened his sack to feed his donkey and found his money at the top of the sack.

†[NIV]At the place where they stopped for the night one of them opened his sack to get feed for his donkey, and he saw his silver in the mouth of his sack.

本会注释　　他们当中的一人发现了银钱，给众人都带来了惊恐。这难道是要降在他们身上更多不幸的预兆？他们在埃及已经被当作奸细；难道现在还要被指控为盗贼吗？兄弟们把这个使他们困惑的事情，看作一种来自上帝的惩罚。这证明了这事对他们的有益。他们在惊恐之余，忘了查看其余的口袋。

创42:28 就对弟兄们说：“我的银子归还了，看哪，仍在我口袋里！”他们就提心吊胆，战战兢兢地彼此说：“这是上帝向我们做什么呢？”

†[吕]就对弟兄们说：“我的银子都退回来了；你看，正在我的布袋里呢！他们都魂飞魄散，大家都战战兢兢，彼此说：“上帝这样办我们，是什么意思呢？”

†[思]遂对兄弟们说：“我的银钱退回来了；看，仍在我的袋。”他们心惊起来，彼此战栗地说：“天主对我们所作的，是怎么一回事。”

†[当代]他非常惊奇地说：“你们看！我的钱又回来了，而且还在我的粮袋里呢！”他们就都吓得面无人色，惊惶失措地彼此对问说：“上帝安排这些事发生在我们身上，究竟是什么意思呢？”

†[新译]于是对兄弟们说：“我的银子都归还了。你们看，就在我的布袋里。”他们就心里惊慌，彼此战战兢兢地说：“　神向我们作的是什么呢？”

†[Wlb]告昆弟曰、我金见反、犹在于囊、众心沮丧、战栗而相告曰、上帝于我、所为何耶、

†[Xdv]他对兄弟们说：“他们把钱还给我了！你看，就在我袋子里！”他们都惊惶失措，战战兢兢地说：“上帝为什么这样待我们呢？”

†[Kjv]And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us?

†[Nkjv]So he said to his brothers, "My money has been restored, and there it is, in my sack!" Then their hearts failed them and they were afraid, saying to one another, "What is this that God has done to us?"

†[BBE]And he said to his brothers, My money has been given back: it is in my bag; then their hearts became full of fear, and turning to one another they said, What is this which God has done to us?

†[GNT] "My money has been returned to me," he called to his brothers. "Here it is in my sack!" Their hearts sank, and in fear they asked one another, "What has God done to us?"

†[NIV]My silver has been returned," he said to his brothers. "Here it is in my sack." Their hearts sank and they turned to each other trembling and said, "What is this that God has done to us?"

创42:29 他们来到迦南地、他们的父亲雅各那里，将所遭遇的事都告诉他，说：

†[吕]他们来到迦南地他们父亲雅各那里，就将所遭遇的事都告诉他，说：

†[思]他们回到客纳罕地，他们的父亲雅各伯那，将所遇见的事全告诉他说：“

†[当代]他们终于回到迦南，见到父亲雅各，就把事情的经过都告诉了他。

†[新译]他们回到迦南地他们的父亲雅各那里，把他们遭遇的一切事都告诉了他，说：

†[Wlb]遂归迦南、见父雅各、告以所遇、

†[Xdv]他们回到迦南，到父亲那里，把经过的事一一告诉他。

†[Kjv]And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying,

†[Nkjv]Then they went to Jacob their father in the land of Canaan and told him all that had happened to them, saying:

†[BBE]So when they came to Jacob their father, in the land of Canaan, they gave him an account of all their experiences, saying,

†[GNT] When they came to their father Jacob in Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them:

†[NIV]When they came to their father Jacob in the land of Canaan, they told him all that had happened to them. They said,

本会注释　　回家之后，他们汇报了自己的遭遇，包括西缅的被囚。当他们打开袋子发现银钱全在时，就比以前更加感到害怕了。只有一个人在路上发现了银钱，而其他人到家后才发现，可能因为只有那份银钱藏在口袋的开口处，其他的都藏在口袋的底部或底部附近。也可能是因为一份放在饲料袋中，而其他的放在粮袋中。

创42:30 “那地的主对我们说严厉的话，把我们当作窥探那地的奸细。 (串)本章7|本章9

†[吕]“那地的主人对我们说了严厉的话，拿我们当做侦探那地的探子。

†[思]那地方的主人对我们说了一些严厉的话，将我们视作刺探那地方的人。

†[当代]他们对雅各说：“埃及的宰相对我们说话非常苛刻，还冤枉我们是奸细。

†[新译]“那地的主人对我们说了一些严厉的话，把我们当作侦察那地的间谍。

†[Wlb]曰、国宰厉声叱我、以我为侦者、

†[Xdv]他们说：“埃及首相严厉地对我们说话，指责我们是去侦察他们的国家。

†[Kjv]The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.

†[Nkjv]"The man who is lord of the land spoke roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.

†[BBE]The man who is the ruler of the country was rough with us and put us in prison, saying that we had come with a secret evil purpose.

†[GNT] "The governor of Egypt spoke harshly to us and accused us of spying against his country.

†[NIV]The man who is lord over the land spoke harshly to us and treated us as though we were spying on the land.

创42:31 我们对他说：‘我们是诚实人，并不是奸细。

†[吕]我们对他说：‘我们是老实人，并不是探子。

†[思]我们对他说：“我们是诚实人，决不是探子；

†[当代]我们就向他解释，告诉他我们是老实人，不是奸细，

†[新译]我们对他说：‘我们是诚实人，并不是间谍。

†[Wlb]我曰、吾侪为人笃实、非侦者也、

†[Xdv]我们回答：‘我们是老实人，不是间谍；

†[Kjv]And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:

†[Nkjv]But we said to him, "We are honest men; we are not spies.

†[BBE]And we said to him, We are true men, we have no evil designs;

†[GNT] "We are not spies,' we answered, "we are honest men.

†[NIV]But we said to him, 'We are honest men; we are not spies.

创42:32 我们本是弟兄十二人，都是一个父亲的儿子，有一个没有了，顶小的如今同我们的父亲在迦南地。’ (串)本章13

†[吕]我们本是弟兄十二人，都是我们父亲的儿子；有一个不在了；顶小的现今在迦南地同我们父亲在一起。’

†[思]我们原是兄弟十二人，同一父亲的儿子，一个已不在了，最小的现在同我们的父亲在客纳罕地。

†[当代]又说我们有十二个同胞兄弟，其中有一个已经不在了，而那个年纪最小的就跟父亲留在迦南。

†[新译]我们本是兄弟十二人，都是一个父亲的儿子；有一个不在了，最小的现在与我们的父亲一起在迦南地。’

†[Wlb]同父昆弟、十有二人、一弟已亡、季者偕父、在于迦南、

†[Xdv]我们一共有十二个兄弟，都是同一个父亲生的。有一个弟弟死了，最小的弟弟留在迦南陪伴着父亲。’

†[Kjv]We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.

†[Nkjv]We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no more, and the youngest is with our father this day in the land of Canaan.'

†[BBE]We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is dead, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.

†[GNT] We were twelve brothers in all, sons of the same father. One brother is dead, and the youngest is still in Canaan with our father.'

†[NIV]We were twelve brothers, sons of one father. One is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in Canaan.'

创42:33 那地的主对我们说：‘若要我知道你们是诚实人，可以留下你们中间的一个人在我这里，你们可以带着粮食回去，救你们家里的饥荒。 (串)本章19

†[吕]那地的主人对我们说：‘把你们弟兄中一个人留在我这里，其余的可以带着粮食回去，救救你们家里的饥荒：这样，我就知道你们是老实人。

†[思]那地方的主人对我们说：为叫我知道你们是诚实人，你们兄弟中一人留在我这，其馀的人带粮食回去解救家中的饥荒；

†[当代]但那人却对我们说：‘我要试试你们是否诚实，你们把一个兄弟留在我这里，其他的人就带粮食回家，

†[新译]那地的主人对我们说：‘我用这个办法就可以知道你们是不是诚实人：你们兄弟中要留下一人在我这里，其余的人可以带着粮食回去，解救你们家人的饥荒。

†[Wlb]国宰谓我曰、尔果笃实、有策可知、即于尔中、必留一人偕我、其余载粮、以救尔家之饥、

†[Xdv]那首相却说：‘我要试一试你们诚实不诚实。你们要留一个人在这里，其余的可以回去，把粮食带回去给饥饿的家人，

†[Kjv]And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:

†[Nkjv]Then the man, the lord of the country, said to us, "By this I will know that you are honest men: Leave one of your brothers here with me, take food for the famine of your households, and be gone.

†[BBE]And the ruler of the land said, In this way I may be certain that you are true men; let one of you be kept here with me, while you go and take grain for the needs of your families;

†[GNT] The man answered, "This is how I will find out if you are honest men: One of you will stay with me; the rest will take grain for your starving families and leave.

†[NIV]Then the man who is lord over the land said to us, 'This is how I will know whether you are honest men: Leave one of your brothers here with me, and take food for your starving households and go.

创42:34 把你们的小兄弟带到我这里来，我便知道你们不是奸细，乃是诚实人。这样，我就把你们的弟兄交给你们，你们也可以在这地做买卖。’” (串)本章15,20|创34:10,21

†[吕]把你们的顶小的弟弟带到我这里来，我便知道你们不是探子，乃是老实人；这样，我就把你们的弟兄交给你们，你们也可以在这地作买卖了。’

†[思]然后将你们的弟弟给我带来，那时我才能知道你们不是探子，确是诚实人，我将你们的兄弟还给你们，你们可在这地方自由行动。”

†[当代]但你们要带你们最小的弟弟来见我，这样，我就知道你们没有说谎，不是敌人派来的奸细，然后我就会释放你们的兄弟，你们也可以在这里自由地做买卖。’”

†[新译]然后把你们最小的弟弟带到我这里来，我就知道你们不是间谍，而是诚实人了。这样，我就把你们的兄弟交还给你们，你们也可以在这地自由来往。’”

†[Wlb]携季者来斯、则知尔非侦者、诚为笃实、我乃反尔昆弟、听尔贸易于国、

†[Xdv]然后把最小的弟弟带到我这里来。这样我就相信你们是诚实人，不是间谍。我会把你们的兄弟还给你们；你们也可以在这里居留，作买卖。’”

†[Kjv]And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the land.

†[Nkjv]And bring your youngest brother to me; so I shall know that you are not spies, but that you are honest men. I will grant your brother to you, and you may trade in the land."'

†[BBE]And come back to me with your youngest brother: then I will be certain that you are true men, and I will give your brother back to you and let you do trade in the land.

†[GNT] Bring your youngest brother to me. Then I will know that you are not spies, but honest men; I will give your brother back to you, and you can stay here and trade.' "

†[NIV]But bring your youngest brother to me so I will know that you are not spies but honest men. Then I will give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the land.' "

创42:35 后来他们倒口袋，不料，各人的银包都在口袋里；他们和父亲看见银包就都害怕。 (串)本章27创43:21

†[吕]后来他们倒口袋，哎呀，各人的银包都在自己的口袋里呢！他们和父亲看见他们的银包，就都害怕。

†[思]当他们倒自己的粮袋时，不料各人的钱囊仍在各人的袋内。他们和他们的父亲，一见钱囊，都害怕起来。

†[当代]于是，他们解开布袋，发现每个人的袋里都有钱，他们和父亲就都害怕起来。

†[新译]后来他们倒布袋的时候，不料各人的银包仍然在各人的布袋里。他们和他们的父亲看见了银包，就都惧怕起来。

†[Wlb]迨倾厥囊、所缄之金、具在其中、父子见之、皆惧、

†[Xdv]后来，他们把粮食倒出来的时候，个个都发现自己的钱包还在袋子里。他们和父亲一看见钱包，都很害怕。

†[Kjv]And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.

†[Nkjv]Then it happened as they emptied their sacks, that surprisingly each man's bundle of money was in his sack; and when they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.

†[BBE]And when they took the grain out of their bags, it was seen that every man's parcel of money was in his bag; and when they and their father saw the money, they were full of fear.

†[GNT] Then when they emptied out their sacks, every one of them found his bag of money; and when they saw the money, they and their father Jacob were afraid.

†[NIV]As they were emptying their sacks, there in each man's sack was his pouch of silver! When they and their father saw the money pouches, they were frightened.

创42:36 他们的父亲雅各对他们说：“你们使我丧失我的儿子：约瑟没有了，西缅也没有了，你们又要将便雅悯带去；这些事都归到我身上了。” (串)创43:14

†[吕]他们的父亲雅各对他们说：“你们迳使我丧失儿子；约瑟没有了，西缅也没有了，你们又要将便雅悯带走：这些事都落到我身上来了。”

†[思]他们的父亲雅各伯对他们说：“你们总是使我丧失儿子：若瑟不在了，西默盎不在了，你们还要带走本雅明！这一切都落在我身上！”

†[当代]雅各说：“你们已经使我失去了我心爱的约瑟，现在西缅又没有了，你们还要带走便雅悯！难道不幸的事情都永远要发生在我身上吗？”

†[新译]他们的父亲雅各对他们说：“你们总是使我丧失儿子：约瑟没有了，西缅也没有了，你们还要把便雅悯带走；每一件事都是针对我。”

†[Wlb]其父雅各谓之曰、尔曹丧我子矣、约瑟已亡、西缅亦亡、今欲取便雅悯、此皆有害于我、

†[Xdv]雅各对他们说：“你们要我失掉所有的儿子吗？约瑟完了！西缅也完了！现在你们要把便雅悯带走！灾殃都归到我身上来！”

†[Kjv]And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.

†[Nkjv]And Jacob their father said to them, "You have bereaved me: Joseph is no more, Simeon is no more, and you want to take Benjamin. All these things are against me."

†[BBE]And Jacob their father said to them, You have taken my children from me: Joseph is gone and Simeon is gone, and now you would take Benjamin away; all these things have come on me.

†[GNT] Their father said to them, "Do you want to make me lose all my children? Joseph is gone; Simeon is gone; and now you want to take away Benjamin. I am the one who suffers!"

†[NIV]Their father Jacob said to them, "You have deprived me of my children. Joseph is no more and Simeon is no more, and now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is against me!"

本会注释　　雅各听了他们的遭遇，看到了银钱归还的不祥之兆，并意识到他又失去了一个儿子，不禁放声痛苦，指责他的儿子们要为失去约瑟和西缅的负责。现在，他们又打算将便雅悯带走。雅各对待他的儿子并不公平，因为他不知道他们在约瑟失踪的事上有过错，他们当然也不应直接为西缅的被囚而受到责难。尽管如此，他们还得把雅各的哀怨接受为一种应得的责备。他们知道他所说的一切比他自己所知道的还要真实。他们确实使他们的父亲失去了约瑟，他们也感到西缅的被囚乃是对那残酷之举的公正报应。现在，他们既然无法担保便雅悯会安全回来，他们怎能承担带便雅悯去埃及的责任呢？他们处在两难之境，但他们唯一其他的选择就是挨饿。如果他们想要使西缅获释并救他免死，如果他们和他们的家人想要幸免于饥饿，就必须回埃及购粮。

创42:37 流便对他父亲说：“我若不带他回来交给你，你可以杀我的两个儿子。只管把他交在我手里，我必带他回来交给你。” (串)创46:9

†[吕]如便对他父亲说：“我若不带他回来给你，你可以把我的两个儿子处死；只管把他交在我手里吧，我一定带他回来给你的。”

†[思]勒乌本对他父亲说：“如果我不将他给你带回来，你可杀死我的两个儿子；只管将他交在我手，我必再还给你。”

†[当代]吕便对父亲说：“要是我不能把便雅悯带回来见你，你就杀了我的两个儿子吧！请你放心把便雅悯交给我，我一定会把他带回来你身边的。”

†[新译]流本对他父亲说：“如果我不把他带回来给你，你可以杀死我的两个儿子；只管把他交给我吧，我必把他带回来给你。”

†[Wlb]流便语父曰、请付我手、我必反之、不携之归、杀我二子可也、

†[Xdv]流便向他父亲保证说：“如果我不把便雅悯带回来，你可以杀我那两个儿子。把小弟弟交给我照顾，我一定带他回来。”

†[Kjv]And Reuben spake unto his father, saying, Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will bring him to thee again.

†[Nkjv]Then Reuben spoke to his father, saying, "Kill my two sons if I do not bring him back to you; put him in my hands, and I will bring him back to you."

†[BBE]And Reuben said, Put my two sons to death if I do not come back to you with him; let him be in my care and I will give him safely back to you.

†[GNT] Reuben said to his father, "If I do not bring Benjamin back to you, you can kill my two sons. Put him in my care, and I will bring him back."

†[NIV]Then Reuben said to his father, "You may put both of my sons to death if I do not bring him back to you. Entrust him to my care, and I will bring him back."

本会注释　　流便的建议表现出极大的牺牲精神。这是一个真诚而鲁莽的建议。流便虽然肯定不是雅各众子中最聪明的，但却是年纪最大的。他再次表现出是一个软心肠的人。但雅各拒绝了；他不大相信他们保证会让便雅悯安全回来。他们的手不干净，过去曾给他带来许多忧虑的时光。流便曾犯过严重的罪行，西缅和利未曾屠杀一城的人。犹大的家十分罪恶，他的两个儿子都因犯罪而早年夭折。上帝怎能用这样的人来担保便雅悯呢？他们所参与的每件事都以失望或灾难告终。

创42:38 雅各说：“我的儿子不可与你们一同下去；他哥哥死了，只剩下他，他若在你们所行的路上遭害，那便是你们使我白发苍苍、悲悲惨惨地下阴间去了。” (串)本章4创44:29|创37:35;44:29,31

†[吕]雅各说：“我的儿子不可和你们一同下去；他哥哥死了，只剩下他；他若在你们所走的路上遭害，那便是你们使我白发苍苍、悲悲惨惨地下阴间去了。”

†[思]雅各伯答说：“我儿子不能和你们一同下去，因为他哥哥死了，只剩下了他独自一个；如果他在你们行的路上遇到什么不幸，那你们就要使我这白发老人在忧苦中降入阴府了。”

†[当代]可是雅各却坚决地回答说：“我不许他跟你们到埃及去，他哥哥已经死了，现在只有他还留在我身边。要是他在路上遇到什么意外，我这白发苍苍的老人岂不就饮恨黄泉吗？”

†[新译]雅各说：“我的儿子不可与你们一同下去，因为他的哥哥死了，只剩下他一个；如果他在你们所走的路上遇到不幸，你们就使我这白发老人愁愁苦苦地下阴间去了。”

†[Wlb]曰、我之幼子、必不与尔偕行、其兄已亡、惟彼独存、如途间遭害、则尔使我皓首惨然下阴府矣、

†[Xdv]但是雅各说：“我这个儿子不可跟你们去！他亲哥哥死了，现在只剩下他一个人！他在路上可能遇到意外的事。你们要我白发苍苍、悲悲惨惨地进坟墓吗？”

†[Kjv]And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.

†[Nkjv]But he said, "My son shall not go down with you, for his brother is dead, and he is left alone. If any calamity should befall him along the way in which you go, then you would bring down my gray hair with sorrow to the grave."

†[BBE]And he said, I will not let my son go down with you; for his brother is dead and he is all I have: if evil overtakes him on the journey, then through you will my grey head go down to the underworld in sorrow.

†[GNT] But Jacob said, "My son cannot go with you; his brother is dead, and he is the only one left. Something might happen to him on the way. I am an old man, and the sorrow you would cause me would kill me."

†[NIV]But Jacob said, "My son will not go down there with you; his brother is dead and he is the only one left. If harm comes to him on the journey you are taking, you will bring my gray head down to the grave in sorrow."

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