Genesis 42:1

Now Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?”

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WEBBE

Now Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?”

BSB

When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you staring at one another?”

KJV

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

ASV

Now Jacob saw that there was grain in Egypt, and Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?

BBE

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

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Matthew Henry · Verses 1–6

Jacob saw the corn his neighbours had bought in Egypt, and brought home. It is a spur to exertion to see others supplied. Shall others get food for their souls, and shall we starve while it is to be had? Having discovered where help is to be had, we should apply for it without delay, without shrinking from labour, or grudging expense, especially as regards our never-dying souls. There is provision in Christ; but we must come to him, and seek it from him.

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