Genesis 44:10

And he said, Let it be as you say: he in whose bag it is seen will become my servant; and you will not be responsible.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

9If it comes to light that any of your servants has done this, let him be put to death, and we will be your lord's servants.

11Then every man quickly got his bag down and undid it.

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Cross References

Genesis 44:17Then he said, Far be it from me to do so: but the man who had my cup will be my servant; and you may go back to your father in peace.

Exodus 22:3But if it is after dawn, he will be responsible.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 44:2-18

Joseph's Policy. ( b. c. 1707.) 1 And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. 2 And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken. 3 As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses. 4 And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up,… Read the whole commentary →

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