Genesis 44:23
“And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.”
Genesis 44:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And thou saidst to thy servants: Except your youngest brother come with you, you shall see my face no more.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.
- DARBYDarby
- And thou saidst to thy servants, Unless your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You said to your servants, 'Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you will see my face no more.'
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and thou sayest unto thy servants, If your young brother come not down with you, ye add not to see my face.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You said to your servants, 'Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you shall not see my face again.'
Context: Genesis 44
21And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.
22And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.
23And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.
24And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord.
25And our father said, Go again, and buy us a little food.
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.