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Genesis 44:7

“My lord, what are you saying?” they replied. “We your servants wouldn't do anything like that!

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

6When he caught up with them, he told them what Joseph had said.

8Remember that we brought back the money we found at the top of our sacks when we returned from Canaan. Why would we steal silver or gold from your master's house?

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Cross References

Genesis 35:22During the time he was living there, Reuben went and slept with Bilhah, his father's concubine, and Israel found out about it. These were the twelve sons of Jacob:

Genesis 38:16He went over to her at the side of the road and said, “I want to sleep with you.” He didn't know she was his daughter-in-law. “What will you give me if I let you sleep with me?” she asked.

2 Samuel 20:20“Certainly not!” Joab answered. “It's not what I want—to destroy or tear down this town!

Proverbs 22:1A good reputation is a much better choice than plenty of money; respect is better than silver and gold.

Hebrews 13:18Please pray for us. We're convinced we have acted in good conscience, always wanting to do what's good and right in every situation.

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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