Genesis 44:11
“Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.”
Genesis 44:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Them they speedily took down their sacks to the ground, and every man opened his sack.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then they hasted, and took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.
- DARBYDarby
- And they hasted and laid down every man his sack on the ground, and opened every man his sack.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then they hurried, and each man took his sack down to the ground, and each man opened his sack.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and they hasten and take down each his bag to the earth, and each openeth his bag;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then they quickly lowered their sacks to the ground and opened them.
Context: Genesis 44
9With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.
10And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.
11Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.
12And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
13Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.
About Genesis 44: Joseph's Silver Cup Found in Benjamin's Sack
Joseph's brothers are afraid that he will seek revenge for being sold into slavery and they plead for mercy.
Commentary
Genesis 44 is a chapter that focuses on the story of Joseph's brothers and their journey to Egypt. It begins with Joseph's brothers returning to Egypt to buy more grain, and Joseph testing them by planting his silver cup in Benjamin's sack. When the brothers are accused of stealing the cup, they plead their innocence and offer to be slaves in exchange for Benjamin's freedom. Judah then steps forward and offers himself in Benjamin's place, and Joseph reveals himself to his brothers.