Genesis 44:31
“It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.”
Genesis 44:31 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he shall see that he is not with us, he will die, and thy servants shall bring down his gray hairs with sorrow unto hell.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- it will come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us , that he will die: and thy servants will bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to Sheol.
- DARBYDarby
- it will come to pass when he sees that the lad is not there, that he will die; and thy servants will bring down the grey hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to Sheol.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- it will happen, when he sees that the boy is no more, that he will die. Your servants will bring down the gray hairs of your servant, our father, with sorrow to Sheol.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- then it hath come to pass when he seeth that the youth is not, that he hath died, and thy servants have brought down the grey hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to sheol;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- it will happen that when he sees that the boy is not with us, he will die, and your servants will bring down the gray hairs of your servant, our father, with sorrow to the grave.
Context: Genesis 44
29And if ye take this also from me, and mischief befall him, ye shall bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.
30Now therefore when I come to thy servant my father, and the lad be not with us; seeing that his life is bound up in the lad's life;
31It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.
32For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.
33Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.
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.