12 And take [a]double money in your hand, and the money, that was brought again in your sacks’ mouths carry it again in your hand, lest it were some oversight.

13 Take also your brother and arise, and go again to the man.

14 And [b]God Almighty give you mercy in the sight of the man, that he may deliver you your other brother, and Benjamin: but I shall be [c]robbed of my child, as I have been.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 43:12 When we are in necessity or danger, God forbiddeth not to use all honest means to better our estate and condition.
  2. Genesis 43:14 Our chief trust ought to be in God, and not in worldly means.
  3. Genesis 43:14 He speaketh these words not so much of despair, as to make his sons more careful to bring again their brother.

12 Take double the amount(A) of silver with you, for you must return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks.(B) Perhaps it was a mistake. 13 Take your brother also and go back to the man at once.(C) 14 And may God Almighty[a](D) grant you mercy(E) before the man so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you.(F) As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.”(G)

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  1. Genesis 43:14 Hebrew El-Shaddai