Genesis 43:21
And it came to pass when we had entered into the inn, that we opened our sacks, and lo! the silver of each man, in the mouth of his sack,—our silver in its full weight,—so we have bought it back in our hand!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
20and said, May it please my lord! We, did indeed come down, at the beginning to buy food.
Cross References
Genesis 43:12And double silver, take in your hand,—also the silver that was put back in the mouth of your sacks, carry ye back in your hand, peradventure it was an error,
Genesis 44:8Lo! the silver that we found in the mouth of our sacks, we brought back unto thee out of the land of Canaan,—how then could we steal out of the house of thy lord, silver or gold?
Romans 13:8Nothing to any, be owing—save to be loving one another; for, he that loveth his neighbour, hath given to, law, its fulfillment.
Hebrews 13:18Be praying for us; for we persuade ourselves that an honourable conscience have we, in all things honourably, desiring to behave ourselves.
1 Peter 3:16Having, a good conscience, in order that, wherein they speak against you, they may be put to shame who cast wanton insult on, your good behaviour in Christ.
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 →