Genesis 44:7

Translations

Modern

“Why does my lord say these things?” they asked. “Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.

Traditional

And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:

Literal

And they said to him, “Why does my lord speak according to these words? Far be it to your servants from doing according to this word.

Latin

Qui responderunt: Quare sic loquitur dominus noster, ut servi tui tantum flagitii commiserint?

Original

Hebrew

English

“Why does my lord say these things?” they asked. “Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.

Notes

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

Joseph's brothers return to Egyptc. 1706 BC

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Glossary

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Topics

Integrity: Jacob's Sons, when Accused by Joseph of Robbery Money: Silver Used As

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