King James Bible
And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

American Standard Version
and said, Oh, my lord, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

Young's Literal Translation
and say, 'O, my lord, we really come down at the commencement to buy food;

Genesis 43:20 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

O sir, we came indeed - to buy food - There is a frankness now in the conduct of Joseph's brethren that did not exist before; they simply and honestly relate the whole circumstance of the money being found in their sacks on their return from their last journey. Afflictions from the hand of God, and under his direction, have a wonderful tendency to humble the soul. Did men know how gracious his designs are in sending such, no murmur would ever be heard against the dispensations of Divine Providence.

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we came indeed down. Heb. coming down we came down.

Genesis 43:3,7 And Judah spoke to him, saying, The man did solemnly protest to us, saying, You shall not see my face, except your brother be with you...

Genesis 42:3,10,27,35 And Joseph's ten brothers went down to buy corn in Egypt...

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