Genesis 42:36 Their father Jacob said to them, "You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!"

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New International Version
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!”

New Living Translation
Jacob exclaimed, “You are robbing me of my children! Joseph is gone! Simeon is gone! And now you want to take Benjamin, too. Everything is going against me!”

English Standard Version
And Jacob their father said to them, “You have bereaved me of my children: Joseph is no more, and Simeon is no more, and now you would take Benjamin. All this has come against me.”

Berean Standard Bible
Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!”

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
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.”

New American Standard Bible
And their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons: Joseph is gone, and Simeon is gone, and now you would take Benjamin; all these things are against me.”

NASB 1995
Their father Jacob said to them, “You have bereaved me of my children: Joseph is no more, and Simeon is no more, and you would take Benjamin; all these things are against me.”

NASB 1977
And their father Jacob said to them, “You have bereaved me of my children: Joseph is no more, and Simeon is no more, and you would take Benjamin; all these things are against me.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And their father Jacob said to them, “You have bereaved me of my children: Joseph is no more, and Simeon is no more, and you would take Benjamin; all these things are against me.”

Amplified Bible
Jacob their father said to them, “You have bereaved me [by causing the loss] of my children. Joseph is no more, and Simeon is no more, and you would take Benjamin [from me]. All these things are [working] against me.”

Christian Standard Bible
Their father Jacob said to them, “It’s me that you make childless. Joseph is gone, and Simeon is gone. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything happens to me! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is gone. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything happens to me!”

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
who said, "You have already taken my sons Joseph and Simeon from me. And now you want to take away Benjamin! Everything is against me."

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Their father Jacob said to them, "You're going to make me lose all my children! Joseph is no longer with us, Simeon is no longer with us, and now you want to take Benjamin. Everything's against me!"

Good News Translation
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!"

International Standard Version
Their father Jacob told them, "You're causing me to lose my children! Joseph is gone. Now Simeon is gone, and you're planning to take Benjamin, too. Everything's going against me!"

Majority Standard Bible
Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!”

NET Bible
Their father Jacob said to them, "You are making me childless! Joseph is gone. Simeon is gone. And now you want to take Benjamin! Everything is against me."

New Heart English Bible
Then their father Jacob said to them, "You have deprived me of my children. Joseph is no more, Simeon is no more, and you want to take Benjamin away. All this has come against me."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jacob their father said to them, Me have ye bereaved: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.

World English Bible
Jacob, their father, said to them, “You have bereaved me of my children! Joseph is no more, Simeon is no more, and you want to take Benjamin away. All these things are against me.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and their father Jacob says to them, “You have bereaved me; Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and Benjamin you take—all these [things] have been against me.”

Young's Literal Translation
and Jacob their father saith unto them, 'Me ye have bereaved; Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and Benjamin ye take -- against me have been all these.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jacob their father will say to them, Me ye bereaved of children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin: all these things were against me.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Their father Jacob said: You have made me to be without children: Joseph is not living, Simeon is kept in bonds, and Benjamin you will take away: all these evils are fallen upon me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Their father Jacob said, “You have caused me to be without children. Joseph is not living, Simeon is held in chains, and Benjamin you would carry away. All these evils have fallen back upon me.”

New American Bible
Their father Jacob said to them: “Must you make me childless? Joseph is no more, Simeon is no more, and now you would take Benjamin away! All these things have happened to me!”

New Revised Standard Version
And their father Jacob said to them, “I am the one you have bereaved of children: Joseph is no more, and Simeon is no more, and now you would take Benjamin. All this has happened to me!”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Jacob their father said to them, You have bereaved me of my children: Joseph is dead, and Simeon is missing, and now you will take Benjamin away; all these things are against me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Yaquuv their father said to them, “You have bereaved me; Yoseph is not, and Shemon is not, and you will take Benyamin; all these things are the end of me!”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
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; upon me are all these things come.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And their father Jacob said to them, Ye have bereaved me. Joseph is not, Symeon is not, and will ye take Benjamin? all these things have come upon me.

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Context

Joseph's Brothers Return to Canaan
…35As they began emptying their sacks, there in each man’s sack was his bag of silver! And when they and their father saw the bags of silver, they were dismayed. 36Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!” 37Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.”…

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Cross References

Genesis 37:33-35
His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” / Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.

Genesis 44:29
Now if you also take this one from me and harm comes to him, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.’

Genesis 43:14
May God Almighty grant you mercy before the man, that he may release your other brother along with Benjamin. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”

Genesis 37:28
So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.

Genesis 37:20
“Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”

Genesis 45:26-28
“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them. / However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. / “Enough!” declared Israel. “My son Joseph is still alive! I will go to see him before I die.”

Genesis 44:31
sees that the boy is not with us, he will die. Then your servants will have brought the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow.

Genesis 43:6
“Why did you bring this trouble upon me?” Israel asked. “Why did you tell the man you had another brother?”

Genesis 37:32
They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.”

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

2 Kings 4:28
Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me?’”

Job 19:21
Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.

Job 16:20
My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.

Psalm 77:2
In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.

Psalm 88:18
You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.

Treasury of Scripture

And Jacob their father said to them, Me have you bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and you will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.

Me have ye.

Genesis 37:20-35
Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams…

Genesis 43:14
And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.

all these things are against me.

Genesis 45:28
And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.

Genesis 47:12
And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.

1 Samuel 27:1
And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.

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Genesis 42

1. Jacob sends his ten sons to buy grain in Egypt.
16. They are imprisoned by Joseph as spies.
18. They are set at liberty, on condition to bring Benjamin.
21. They have remorse for Joseph.
24. Simeon is kept for a pledge.
25. They return with grain, and their money.
29. Their relation to Jacob.
36. Jacob refuses to send Benjamin.

Berean Study Bible

Their father Jacob
The patriarch Jacob, also known as Israel, is a central figure in the narrative of Genesis. His life is marked by struggles and divine encounters. The Hebrew name "Jacob" (יַעֲקֹב, Ya'akov) means "he grasps the heel" or "supplanter," reflecting his complex character and life journey. Jacob's role as a father is significant, as he is the progenitor of the twelve tribes of Israel. His experiences and responses to life's challenges provide insight into the human condition and the faith journey.

said to them
This phrase indicates a direct communication from Jacob to his sons. In the Hebrew culture, the words of a patriarch carried significant weight and authority. Jacob's speech here is filled with emotion and reflects the deep sorrow and frustration he feels. The act of speaking is a powerful tool in the biblical narrative, often revealing the heart and mind of the speaker.

You have deprived me of my children
Jacob's lamentation here is profound. The Hebrew word for "deprived" (שָׁכַל, shakal) can also mean "bereaved" or "made childless," indicating a deep sense of loss and grief. This statement reflects Jacob's perception of his situation, feeling as though his sons have been taken from him, whether by circumstance or by the actions of others. It highlights the theme of loss and the human response to suffering.

Joseph is gone
Joseph, Jacob's beloved son, was presumed dead after his brothers sold him into slavery. The loss of Joseph is a pivotal moment in Jacob's life, as Joseph was the firstborn of his favored wife, Rachel. The Hebrew name "Joseph" (יוֹסֵף, Yosef) means "he will add," signifying hope and future prosperity. Jacob's belief that Joseph is gone underscores the depth of his despair and the impact of perceived loss on his faith and family dynamics.

Simeon is gone
Simeon, another of Jacob's sons, is being held in Egypt as a guarantee for the return of Benjamin. The name "Simeon" (שִׁמְעוֹן, Shimon) means "heard," reflecting Leah's belief that God heard her plight. Simeon's absence adds to Jacob's distress, as he feels the weight of losing yet another son. This situation emphasizes the ongoing trials faced by Jacob and the testing of his faith.

and now you want to take Benjamin
Benjamin, the youngest son and the other child of Rachel, holds a special place in Jacob's heart. The name "Benjamin" (בִּנְיָמִין, Binyamin) means "son of the right hand," indicating a position of favor and strength. Jacob's reluctance to let Benjamin go reveals his protective nature and fear of further loss. This moment is crucial in the narrative, as it sets the stage for the eventual reconciliation and fulfillment of God's promises.

Everything is against me!
Jacob's exclamation is a raw expression of his perceived reality. The Hebrew word for "everything" (כֹּל, kol) encompasses all aspects of his life, suggesting that he feels overwhelmed by adversity. This statement reflects a moment of crisis in Jacob's faith journey, where he struggles to see God's hand in his circumstances. It serves as a reminder of the human tendency to focus on immediate challenges rather than the broader divine plan.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(36) All these things are against me.--Heb., are upon me, are burdens which I have to bear.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 36. - And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved (or are ye bereaving) of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not (Jacob appears to suspect that in some way or another his sons had been responsible for Joseph's disappearance as well as Simeon's), and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me - literally, upon me, as an heavy burden, which I must bear alone.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Their father
אֲבִיהֶ֔ם (’ă·ḇî·hem)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father

Jacob
יַעֲקֹ֣ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

said
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to them,
אֲלֵהֶם֙ (’ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“You have deprived me of my sons.
שִׁכַּלְתֶּ֑ם (šik·kal·tem)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7921: To miscarry, suffer abortion, to bereave

Joseph
יוֹסֵ֤ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

is gone
אֵינֶ֙נּוּ֙ (’ê·nen·nū)
Adverb | third person masculine singular
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

and Simeon
וְשִׁמְע֣וֹן (wə·šim·‘ō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife

is no more.
אֵינֶ֔נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū)
Adverb | third person masculine singular
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

Now you want to take
תִּקָּ֔חוּ (tiq·qā·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3947: To take

Benjamin.
בִּנְיָמִ֣ן (bin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

Everything
כֻלָּֽנָה׃ (ḵul·lā·nāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

is happening
הָי֥וּ (hā·yū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

against me!”
עָלַ֖י (‘ā·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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