Genesis 43:14

God Almighty Heb. El Shaddai. See note on Genesis 17:1. Unless inserted by the Compiler, this is the only occurrence of this Sacred Name in JE (see note on Genesis 49:23, which is earlier than JE). Jacob gives his parting blessing. Notice the emphasis on Benjamin's name, and the reference to Simeon (E).

give you mercy Cf. the parallel expression in Nehemiah 1:11. Lat. facial vobis eum placabilemgives the general meaning.

if I be bereaved or, "according as I am bereaved." Jacob is resigned, he is ready mournfully to acquiesce in the Divine will. His forebodings are gloomy. Cf. Genesis 42:36. His expectation of the worst result heightens the interest of the story, as the crisis is evidently approaching.