Genesis 44:3
“As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.”
Genesis 44:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when the morning arose, they were sent away with their asses.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.
- DARBYDarby
- In the morning, when it was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their donkeys.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- The morning is bright, and the men have been sent away, they and their asses ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- As soon as morning broke, the men were sent on their way, along with their donkeys.
Context: Genesis 44
1And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.
2And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.
3As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.
4And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?
5Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.
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.