Genesis 44:13
“Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.”
Genesis 44:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Then they rent their garments, and loading their asses again, returned into the town.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.
- DARBYDarby
- Then they rent their clothes, and loaded every man his ass, and they returned to the city.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then they tore their clothes, and each man loaded his donkey, and returned to the city.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and they rend their garments, and each ladeth his ass, and they turn back to the city.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then they tore their clothes, loaded their donkeys, and returned to the city.
Context: Genesis 44
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.
14And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.
15And Joseph said unto them, What deed is this that ye have done? wot ye not that such a man as I can certainly divine?
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.