Genesis 43:23He said, "Peace be to you. Don't be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money." He brought Simeon out to them.
The setting
Joseph's house in Egypt, ~1875 BC. The steward (possibly knowing Joseph's identity) reassures the terrified brothers and brings out Simeon, who has been held hostage. Modern-day Egypt.
The emotion here: warmly reassuring anxious people
The original word
shalom (שָׁלוֹם) — complete peace, wholeness, not just absence of conflict but total well-being
Why it matters
The phrase 'Your God and the God of your father' suggests the steward knew about their Hebrew faith
Read with care
What most readers miss in Genesis 43:23
This steward is speaking like someone who knows the whole story - he's in on Joseph's plan
Common misconceptionMost people think this steward is just being polite, but he's actually delivering Joseph's message of forgiveness - this is the first hint that everything will be okay.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Genesis 43:23
Bible Genome reading
Genesis 43:23 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Genesis 43:23 comes from the book of Genesis, written during the Patriarchal period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Joseph's steward. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 85% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, divine provision, comfort. Notable phrases: Peace be to you; Your God has given you treasure.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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