Keraia
Genesis 44

Genesis 44:10

Benjamin and the Silver Cup · Genesis 44:1–17
Read Genesis 44

Translations

Modern
“As you say,” replied the steward. “But only the one who is found with the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you shall be free of blame.”
Traditional
And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.
Literal
And he said, “Also now, according to your words, so it is; whoever is found with it shall be to me a servant, and you shall be blameless.”
Latin
Qui dixit eis: Fiat juxta vestram sententiam: apud quemcumque fuerit inventum, ipse sit servus meus, vos autem eritis innoxii.

Original

Hebrew
English
“As you say,” replied the steward. “But only the one who is found with the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you shall be free of blame.”

Notes

Genesis 44:9–10

The brothers suggested a punishment that was too harsh. In ancient times, people often risked their lives based on their words. The palace manager agreed but imposed a punishment that matched Joseph's intentions (44:17).

Genesis 44:1–34

The brothers seemed different. They felt sorry for what they did to Joseph. They showed honor by returning the money and by bringing Benjamin. Given a chance to get rid of Rachel’s other son, Benjamin, would they do it?

Genesis 42:1–44:34

Joseph did several unusual things to his brothers when they came looking for grain. The last time Joseph had been with them, they were filled with jealousy, hatred, and anger; they attempted to destroy their brother, and they deceived their father. Joseph put them through various tests, similar to the trying situations they had put him through, to see if they had changed.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers

Events

Glossary

Benjamin (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Famine Genesis, Book of Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the

Topics

Integrity: Jacob's Sons, when Accused by Joseph of Robbery