Genesis 43:12

Also, take with you double the money, and carry back what you found in your sacks, lest perhaps it was done in error.

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In The King James Version

And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:

In Context

11Therefore, their father Israel said to them: “If it is necessary to do so, then do what you will. Take, in your vessels, from the best fruits of the land, and carry down gifts to the man: a little resin, and honey, and storax ointment, oil of myrrh, turpentine, and almonds.

13But also take your brother, and go to the man.

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Cross References

Genesis 42:25And taking Simeon, and binding him in their presence, he ordered his ministers to fill their sacks with wheat, and to replace each one’s money in their sacks, and to give them, in addition, provisions for the way. And they did so.

Romans 12:17Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

2 Corinthians 8:21For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

1 Thessalonians 4:6and that no one should overwhelm or circumvent his brother in business. For the Lord is the vindicator of all these things, just as we have preached and testified to you.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ, yesterday and today; Jesus Christ forever.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 43:12-15

Joseph's Brethren Again Sent to Egypt. ( b. c. 1707.) 11 And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds: 12 And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight: 13 Take also your brother, and arise, go again unto the man: 14… Read the whole commentary →

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