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If I do not bring him back to you and set him here before you, I will bear the blame before you all my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/43.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I personally guarantee his safety. You may hold me responsible if I don’t bring him back to you. Then let me bear the blame forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/43.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will be a pledge of his safety. From my hand you shall require him. If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/43.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/43.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I myself will be surety for him; from my hand you shall require him. If I do not bring him <i>back</i> to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/43.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I myself will take responsibility for him! You may demand him back from me. If I do not bring him <i>back</i> to you and present him to you, then you can let me take the blame forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I myself will be surety for him; you may hold me responsible for him. If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame before you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/43.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I myself will be surety for him; you may hold me responsible for him. If I do not bring him <i>back</i> to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame before you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/43.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I myself will be <i>the</i> guarantee for him; from my hand you may require him. If I do not bring him <i>back</i> to you and set him before you, then I shall bear the sin before you all <i>my</i> days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/43.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will be security (a guarantee) for him; you may hold me [personally] responsible for him. If I do not bring him [back] to you and place him [safely] before you, then let me bear the blame before you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/43.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will be responsible for him. You can hold me personally accountable! If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, I will be guilty before you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/43.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will be responsible for him. You can hold me personally accountable! If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, I will be guilty before you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/43.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/43.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I promise to bring him back safely, and if I don't, you can blame me as long as I live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/43.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/43.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I guarantee that he will come back. You can hold me responsible for him. If I don't bring him back to you and place him here in front of you, you can blame me the rest of my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/43.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will pledge my own life, and you can hold me responsible for him. If I do not bring him back to you safe and sound, I will always bear the blame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/43.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I'll even offer myself to guarantee that I'll be responsible for him. If I don't bring him back and present him to you, I'll personally bear the consequences forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/43.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/43.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I myself pledge security for him; you may hold me liable. If I do not bring him back to you and place him here before you, I will bear the blame before you all my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/43.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will be collateral for him. You can hold me responsible for him. If I fail to bring him to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/43.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not to thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/43.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I’ll be collateral for him. From my hand will you require him. If I don’t bring him to you, and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/43.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I am guarantor [for] him, from my hand you require him; if I have not brought him to you, and set him before you—then I have sinned against you all the days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/43.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I -- I am surety for him, from my hand thou dost require him; if I have not brought him in unto thee, and set him before thee -- then I have sinned against thee all the days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/43.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I will be surety for him; from my hand shalt thou seek him, if I brought him not to thee and set him before thee, I sinned before thee all the days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/43.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I take the boy upon me, require him at my hand: unless I bring him again, and restore him to thee, I will be guilty of sin against thee for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/43.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I accept the boy; require him at my hand. Unless I lead him back and restore him to you, I will be guilty of a sin against you for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/43.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I myself will serve as a guarantee for him. You can hold me responsible for him. If I fail to bring him back and set him before you, I will bear the blame before you forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/43.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I myself will be surety for him; you can hold me accountable for him. If I do not bring him back to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/43.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I will be surety for him; of my hands shall you require him; if I do not bring him back to you, and set him before you, then I shall be guilty before my father forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/43.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I pledge security for him from my hands; you may require it; if I do not bring him to you and set him before you, I shall be sinning against my father all my days<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/43.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him; if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/43.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I engage for him; at my hand do thou require him; if I bring him not to thee, and place him before thee, I shall be guilty toward thee for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/43-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11161" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/43.htm">The Return to Egypt with Benjamin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>And Judah said to his father Israel, “Send the boy with me, and we will go at once, so that we may live and not die—neither we, nor you, nor our children. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6148.htm" title="6148: ’e·‘er·ḇen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- A primitive root; to braid, i.e. Intermix; technically, to traffic; also or give to be security.">will guarantee his safety.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: tə·ḇaq·šen·nū (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 3mse) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">You may hold me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yā·ḏî (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">personally responsible.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hă·ḇî·’ō·ṯîw (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">bring him back</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3322.htm" title="3322: wə·hiṣ·ṣaḡ·tîw (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To set, place. A primitive root; to place permanently.">and set him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">then may I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">bear the guilt before you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all my life.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>If we had not delayed, we could have come and gone twice by now.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Genesis 44:32</a></span><br />Indeed, your servant guaranteed the boy’s safety to my father, saying, ‘If I do not return him to you, I will bear the guilt before you, my father, all my life.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Genesis 42:37</a></span><br />Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24</a></span><br />She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1</a></span><br />After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-9.htm">2 Samuel 14:9</a></span><br />But the woman of Tekoa said to the king, “My lord the king, may any blame be on me and on my father’s house, and may the king and his throne be guiltless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a></span><br />My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-1.htm">Proverbs 6:1-5</a></span><br />My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger, / if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth, / then do this, my son, to free yourself, for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go, humble yourself, and press your plea with your neighbor. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Proverbs 11:15</a></span><br />He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-18.htm">Proverbs 17:18</a></span><br />A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-26.htm">Proverbs 22:26</a></span><br />Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Isaiah 38:14</a></span><br />I chirp like a swallow or crane; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Philemon 1:18-19</a></span><br />But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. / I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a></span><br />Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a></span><br />For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7-8</a></span><br />Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. / But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will be surety for him; of my hand shall you require him: if I bring him not to you, and set him before you, then let me bear the blame for ever:</p><p class="hdg">will be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Genesis 42:37</a></b></br> And Reuben spake unto his father, saying, Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee: deliver him into my hand, and I will bring him to thee again.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Genesis 44:32,33</a></b></br> For 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-21.htm">1 Kings 1:21</a></b></br> Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.</p><p class="hdg">of my hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/9-5.htm">Genesis 9:5</a></b></br> And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Genesis 31:39</a></b></br> That which was torn <i>of beasts</i> I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, <i>whether</i> stolen by day, or stolen by night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Ezekiel 3:18,20</a></b></br> When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked <i>man</i> shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Care</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Collateral</a> <a href="/genesis/43-5.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/13-15.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-22.htm">Guarantee</a> <a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/genesis/38-17.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/genesis/42-16.htm">Life</a> <a href="/james/2-6.htm">Personally</a> <a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Require</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/genesis/28-21.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/genesis/26-9.htm">Surety</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/genesis/45-11.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Collateral</a> <a href="/genesis/43-31.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">Guarantee</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/genesis/43-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/48-17.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/judges/16-7.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/genesis/44-30.htm">Life</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-37.htm">Personally</a> <a href="/exodus/5-8.htm">Require</a> <a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Surety</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 43</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-1.htm">Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Joseph entertains his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">They discover their fears to the steward.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Joseph makes them a feast.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This act of self-sacrifice prefigures the concept of substitutionary atonement, a theme fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who guarantees the safety of believers through His sacrifice.<p><b>You may hold me personally responsible.</b><br>Judah's willingness to be held accountable reflects a deep sense of duty and honor, which was highly valued in ancient Near Eastern cultures. This personal accountability is a precursor to the New Testament teachings on bearing one another's burdens and the responsibility of leaders to their communities.<p><b>If I do not bring him back and set him before you,</b><br>Judah's promise to return Benjamin safely mirrors the shepherd's role in ensuring the safety of the flock, a motif seen throughout Scripture. This echoes the parable of the lost sheep in the Gospels, where the shepherd goes to great lengths to bring back the one who is lost.<p><b>then may I bear the guilt before you all my life.</b><br>Judah's declaration to bear lifelong guilt is a profound commitment, illustrating the seriousness of his vow. This reflects the biblical principle of bearing the consequences of one's actions, seen in the sacrificial system where guilt offerings were made. It also foreshadows Christ's bearing of humanity's guilt on the cross, taking upon Himself the sins of the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve sons of Jacob, Judah steps forward to take responsibility for his brother Benjamin's safety as they prepare to return to Egypt to buy more grain.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The father of Judah and his brothers, Jacob is hesitant to send Benjamin to Egypt due to the fear of losing him, as he believes he lost Joseph.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jacob, Benjamin is the full brother of Joseph and is deeply loved by Jacob, making his safety a significant concern.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph, Judah's brother, is now a powerful official. The brothers must return there to buy grain during the famine.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>Though not directly mentioned in this verse, Joseph is the brother who was sold into slavery by his brothers and is now the governor of Egypt, unbeknownst to them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_and_leadership.htm">Responsibility and Leadership</a></b><br>Judah's willingness to take responsibility for Benjamin highlights the importance of stepping up as a leader and protector in times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_love.htm">Sacrificial Love</a></b><br>Judah's offer to bear the guilt forever if he fails reflects a Christ-like sacrificial love, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus for humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a></b><br>Despite the fear and uncertainty, Judah's actions demonstrate trust in God's overarching plan, encouraging believers to trust God even in difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_reconciliation.htm">Family and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Judah's actions are a step towards healing and reconciliation within his family, reminding us of the importance of mending broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a></b><br>Judah's pledge to be held accountable for Benjamin's safety teaches the value of accountability in our commitments and relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_43.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 43</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_bloodguilt_mean.htm">What does bloodguilt mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_original_sin_align_with_accountability.htm">How does the concept of original sin in Genesis 3 align with teachings on personal accountability in later Scriptures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_role_as_creator.htm">What does it mean for God to be Creator?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_wrote_pilgrim's_progress.htm">What lessons does the adulterous woman's story teach us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/43.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Then let me bear the blame for ever.</span>--This is much more manly and therefore more persuasive than Reuben's talk about pledging the lives of his children. For it was real, nor would it be a slight matter to stand in his father's presence all the rest of his life as one guilty of a grievous crime.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/43-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽנֹכִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will guarantee his safety.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶֽעֶרְבֶ֔נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘er·ḇen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6148.htm">Strong's 6148: </a> </span><span class="str2">To braid, intermix, technically, to traffic, give to be security</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You may hold me</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּבַקְשֶׁ֑נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇaq·šen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">personally responsible!</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיָּדִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mî·yā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">If</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֨א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bring him back</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲבִיאֹתִ֤יו</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḇî·’ō·ṯîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and set</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִצַּגְתִּ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṣ·ṣaḡ·tîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3322.htm">Strong's 3322: </a> </span><span class="str2">To place permanently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him before you,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֔יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then let me</span><br /><span class="heb">לְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">bear the guilt before you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָטָ֥אתִֽי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all my life.</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 43:9 I'll be collateral for him (Gen. 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