Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

American Standard Version (ASV)

He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was given as a servant for a price:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He sent a man before them: Joseph was sold for a bondman.

World English Bible (WEB)

He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold for a slave.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He hath sent before them a man, For a servant hath Joseph been sold.