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Genesis 43:18-20
1599 Geneva Bible
Genesis 43:18-20
1599 Geneva Bible
18 Now when the men were brought into Joseph’s house, they were [a]afraid, and said, Because of the money, that came in our sack’s mouths at the first time, are we brought, that he may [b]pick a quarrel against us, and [c]lay something to our charge, and bring us in bondage and our asses.
19 Therefore came they to Joseph’s steward, and communed with him at the door of his house,
20 And said, O sir, (A)we came indeed down hither at the first time to buy food,
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- Genesis 43:18 So the judgment of God pressed their conscience.
- Genesis 43:18 Hebrew, roll himself upon us.
- Genesis 43:18 Hebrew, cast himself upon us.
Genesis 43:18-20
New International Version
Genesis 43:18-20
New International Version
18 Now the men were frightened(A) when they were taken to his house.(B) They thought, “We were brought here because of the silver that was put back into our sacks(C) the first time. He wants to attack us(D) and overpower us and seize us as slaves(E) and take our donkeys.(F)”
19 So they went up to Joseph’s steward(G) and spoke to him at the entrance to the house. 20 “We beg your pardon, our lord,” they said, “we came down here the first time to buy food.(H)
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