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Genesis 43:18

And the men, when they perceived that they were brought into the house of Joseph, said, We are brought in because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first; even in order to inform against us, and lay it to our charge; to take us for servants, and our asses.

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

In Context

17And the man did as Joseph said; and he brought the men into the house of Joseph.

19And having approached the man who was over the house of Joseph, they spoke to him in the porch of the house,

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Cross References

Genesis 42:27And one having opened his sack to give his asses fodder, at the place where they rested, saw also his bundle of money, for it was on the mouth of his sack.

Genesis 42:35And it came to pass as they were emptying their sacks, there was each man’s bundle of money in his sack; and they and their father saw their bundles of money, and they were afraid.

Deuteronomy 22:14and attach to her reproachful words, and bring against her an evil name, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her I found not her tokens of virginity:

Judges 13:22And Manoah said to his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.

Job 15:21And his terror is in his ears: 1 Just when he seems to be at peace, 1 His overthrow will come. 1

Psalms 53:5For strangers have risen up against me, 1 And mighty men have sought my life: 1 They have not set God before them. Pause. 1

Matthew Henry on Genesis 43:16-26

Joseph Entertains His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 15 And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. 16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. 17 And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. 18 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's… Read the whole commentary →

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