Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But when he was well-nigh forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But when he was almost forty years old, it came into his heart to go and see his brothers, the children of Israel.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And when a period of forty years was fulfilled to him, it came into his heart to look upon his brethren, the sons of Israel;

World English Bible (WEB)

But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers{The word for "brothers" here and where the context allows may be also correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."}, the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`And when forty years were fulfilled to him, it came upon his heart to look after his brethren, the sons of Israel;