Exodus 2:20

In 11 translations

BSB

“So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.”

KJV

And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

WEB

He said to his daughters, “Where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.”

ASV

And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

LSV

and he says to his daughters, “And where [is] he? Why [is] this [that] you left the man? Call for him, and he eats bread.”

YLT

and he saith unto his daughters, 'And where [is] he? why [is] this? — ye left the man! call for him, and he doth eat bread.'

DBY

And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why then have ye left the man behind? Call him, that he may eat bread.

DRC

But he said: Where is he? why have you let the man go? call him that he may eat bread.

GNV

Then he saide vnto his daughters, And where is he? why haue ye so left the man? call him that he may eate bread.

JPS

And he said unto his daughters: 'And where is he? Why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.'

LXXE

And he said to his daughters, And where is he? and why have ye left the man? call him therefore, that he may eat bread.

Word by word Hebrew · tap a word

Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

וַיֹּ֥אמֶר אֶל־בְּנֹתָ֖יו וְאַיּ֑וֹ לָ֤מָּה זֶּה֙ עֲזַבְתֶּ֣ן אֶת־הָאִ֔ישׁ קִרְאֶ֥ן ל֖וֹ וְיֹ֥אכַל לָֽחֶם׃

LXX-Br

Ὁ δὲ εἶπε ταῖς θυγατράσιν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ποῦ ἐστιν; καὶ ἱνατί καταλελοίπατε τὸν ἄνθρωπον; καλέσατε οὖν αὐτὸν, ὅπως φάγῃ ἄρτον.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Genesis 31:54Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his relatives to eat a meal. And after they had eaten, they spent the night on the mountain.
• Genesis 43:25Since the brothers had been told that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
• Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
• 1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• Job 42:11All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of…
• Genesis 19:2–3and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” But…
• Genesis 18:5And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”
• Job 31:32but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—
• Genesis 24:31–33“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed…
• Genesis 29:13When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened.

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).