34 Or possibly “food,” since in a number of extrabiblical contexts the phrase σιτία καὶ ποτά (sitia kai pota) means “food and drink,” where solid food is contrasted with liquid nourishment (L&N 3.42).
35 Or “forefathers”; Grk “fathers.”
36 The word “there” is not in the Greek text. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context, but must be supplied for the modern English reader.

In other versions

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers on their first visit.

When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our forefathers on their first visit.

When Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there the first time.

Jacob heard that there was still grain in Egypt, so he sent his sons—our ancestors—to buy some.

So when Jacob heard there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

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