Genesis 44:6

And he overtakes them, and speaks to them these words,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And he overtook them, and he spake unto them these same words.

In Context

5Is this not that with which my lord drinks? And he observes diligently with it; you have done evil [in] that which you have done.”

7and they say to him, “Why does my lord speak according to these words? Far be it from your servants to do according to this word;

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:11for behold, this same thing—your being made sorry toward God—how much diligence it works in you! But defense, but displeasure, but fear, but longing desire, but zeal, but revenge; in everything you approved yourselves to be pure in the matter.

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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