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.