ASV: But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.
BBE: But Jacob, hearing that there was grain in Egypt, sent out our fathers the first time.
DBY: But Jacob, having heard of there being corn in Egypt, sent out our fathers first;
KJV: But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
WEY: When, however, Jacob heard that there was wheat to be had, he sent our forefathers into Egypt; that was the first time.
WBS: But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
WEB: But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers the first time.
YLT: and Jacob having heard that there was corn in Egypt, sent forth our fathers a first time;
