Genesis 44:14
“And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.”
Genesis 44:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Juda at the head of his brethren went in to Joseph, (for he was not yet gone out of the place, ) and they altogether fell down before him on the ground.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; and he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.
- DARBYDarby
- And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; and he was still there; and they fell down before him to the ground.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house, and he was still there. They fell on the ground before him.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Judah ; his brethren also ; cometh in unto the house of Joseph, and he is yet there, and they fall before him to the earth;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house, for he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.
Context: Genesis 44
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?
16And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, we are my lord's servants, both we, and he also with whom the cup is found.
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.