Holy Scripture

Genesis 43:25

A church father on this verse
“"And they made ready the presents, until Joseph came at noon." Paul's faith hastened the coming of noon. Before, Paul was blind; afterward he began to see the light of justice, because if anyone opens his way to the Lord and hopes in him, the Lord will also bring forth his justice as the light and his judgment as the…”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — On Joseph the Patriarch

Source: Septuagint

Original

25And they prepared their gifts, until Joseph came at noon, for they heard that he was going to dine there.

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In context

23And he said to them, God deal mercifully with you; be not afraid; your God, and the God of your fathers, has given you treasures in your sacks, and I have enough of your good money. And he brought Simeon out to them.

24And he brought water to wash their feet; and gave provender to their asses.

— Genesis 43:25 —

26And Joseph entered into the house, and they brought him the gifts which they had in their hands, into the house; and they did him reverence with their face to the ground.

27And he asked them, How are ye? and he said to them, Is your father, the old man of whom ye spoke, well? Does he yet live?

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