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And all the rest of us, my lord, will be your slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/44.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whichever of your servants is found with it shall die, and we also will be my lord’s servants.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />If any of your servants is found to have it, he must die, and the rest will become slaves of my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/44.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/44.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die, and we also will be my lord’s slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />With whomever of your servants it is found, he shall die, and we also shall be my lord’s slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/44.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die, and we also will be my lord&#8217s slaves.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die, and we also will be my lord’s slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die, and we also will be my lord’s slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />With whomever of your servants your master’s cup is found, let him die, and the rest of us will be my lord’s slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If it is found with one of us, your servants, he must die, and the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If any of us is found to have it, he must die, and we also will become my lord&#8217s slaves.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/44.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you find that one of us has the cup, then kill him, and the rest of us will become your slaves." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/44.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If one of us has it, he will die, and the rest of us will become your slaves."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/44.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sir, if any one of us is found to have it, he will be put to death, and the rest of us will become your slaves." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/44.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Go ahead and execute whichever one of your servants is discovered to have it, and we'll remain as your master's slaves."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If any of your servants is found to have it, he must die, and the rest will become slaves of my lord.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/44.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If one of us has it, he will die, and the rest of us will become my lord's slaves!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />With whomever of your servants it is found, he must die, and we also will be my lord?s slaves."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />With whom soever of thy servants it shall be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's bond-men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/44.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die, and we also will be my lord’s slaves.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />With whomsoever of your servants it is found, he has died, and we also are to my lord for servants.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> with whomsoever of thy servants it is found, he hath died, and we also are to my lord for servants.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />With whomsoever of thy servants it shall be found, and he shall die, and also we will be for servants to my lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />With whomsoever of thy servants shall be found that which thou seekest, let him die, and we will be the bondmen of my lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whichever of your servants will be found to have what you seek, may he die, and we shall be the servants of my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/44.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If any of your servants is found to have the goblet, he shall die, and as for the rest of us, we shall become my lord’s slaves.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Should it be found with any one of your servants, let him die; moreover the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />With whomsoever of your servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be to our lord servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Whoever of your Servants is found with it should die, and we shall be Servants to our Lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />With whomsoever of thy servants thou shalt find the cup, let him die; and, moreover, we will be servants to our lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/44-9.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=11473" 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/44.htm">Benjamin and the Silver Cup</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>We even brought back to you from the land of Canaan the silver we found in the mouths of our sacks. Why would we steal silver or gold from your master’s house? <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">If any</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: mê·‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">of your servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: yim·mā·ṣê (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">is found</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">to have it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: wā·mêṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">he must die,</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">and the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: nih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will become</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">slaves</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: la·ḏō·nî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">of my lord.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>“As you say,” replied the steward. “But only the one who is found with the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you shall be free of blame.”…<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/31-32.htm">Genesis 31:32</a></span><br />If you find your gods with anyone here, he shall not live! In the presence of our relatives, see for yourself if anything is yours, and take it back.” For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Genesis 43:18</a></span><br />But the brothers were frightened that they had been taken to Joseph’s house. “We have been brought here because of the silver that was returned in our bags the first time,” they said. “They intend to overpower us and take us as slaves, along with our donkeys.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-10.htm">Exodus 22:10-12</a></span><br />If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching, / an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution. / But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/7-14.htm">Joshua 7:14-15</a></span><br />In the morning you must present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe that the LORD selects shall come forward clan by clan, and the clan that the LORD selects shall come forward family by family, and the family that the LORD selects shall come forward man by man. / The one who is caught with the things devoted to destruction must be burned, along with all that belongs to him, because he has transgressed the covenant of the LORD and committed an outrage in Israel.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">1 Samuel 14:39</a></span><br />As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die!” But not one of the troops said a word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">1 Samuel 14:24-28</a></span><br />Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food. / Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground. / And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">2 Kings 5:20-27</a></span><br />Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-5.htm">Job 31:5-8</a></span><br />If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit, / let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. / If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-30.htm">Proverbs 6:30-31</a></span><br />Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger. / Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/2-26.htm">Jeremiah 2:26</a></span><br />As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced. They, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Matthew 26:25</a></span><br />Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a></span><br />When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-19.htm">Mark 14:19</a></span><br />They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Luke 22:23</a></span><br />Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-22.htm">John 13:22</a></span><br />The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">With whomsoever of your servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's slaves.</p><p class="hdg">both.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Genesis 31:32</a></b></br> With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what <i>is</i> thine with me, and take <i>it</i> to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-38.htm">Job 31:38-40</a></b></br> If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Psalm 7:3-5</a></b></br> O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; … </p><p class="hdg">and we.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Genesis 43:18</a></b></br> And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Bond-Men</a> <a href="/revelation/22-6.htm">Bondservants</a> <a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/43-8.htm">Die</a> <a href="/genesis/38-12.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/44-7.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Slaves</a> <a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Soever</a> <a href="/genesis/19-12.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-42.htm">Bond-Men</a> <a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Bondservants</a> <a href="/genesis/44-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/44-22.htm">Die</a> <a href="/genesis/44-22.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Slaves</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-9.htm">Soever</a> <a href="/exodus/4-13.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-11.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 44</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Joseph's policy to stay his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/44-6.htm">The silver cup is found in Benjamin's sack.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">They are brought before Joseph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Judah's humble supplication to Joseph.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/44.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/44.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>If any of your servants is found to have it</b><br>This phrase is part of a dramatic moment in the narrative of Joseph and his brothers. The "it" refers to Joseph's silver cup, which he had secretly placed in Benjamin's sack. This situation tests the brothers' integrity and unity. The concept of a servant being found with a master's possession is significant in ancient Near Eastern culture, where possession often implied guilt. This moment foreshadows the ultimate revelation of Joseph's identity and the reconciliation of the family.<p><b>he must die</b><br>The declaration of a death penalty reflects the severity of the accusation. In ancient times, theft, especially from a person of high status like Joseph, was considered a grave offense. The brothers' willingness to pronounce such a harsh sentence indicates their confidence in their innocence, unaware of the trap set by Joseph. This echoes the seriousness of sin and the ultimate penalty it incurs, drawing a parallel to the biblical theme of justice and mercy.<p><b>and the rest will become slaves of my lord.</b><br>This part of the statement shows the brothers' readiness to submit to severe consequences, highlighting their desperation and the gravity of the situation. Slavery was a common practice in the ancient world, often resulting from debt or crime. The brothers' offer to become slaves underscores their commitment to collective responsibility. This scenario also prefigures the redemptive work of Christ, who took on the form of a servant to redeem humanity from the slavery of sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>- The governor of Egypt, who orchestrates the test of his brothers by placing his silver cup in Benjamin's sack.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>- The youngest brother of Joseph, who is unknowingly implicated in the theft of Joseph's cup.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>- One of Joseph's brothers, who speaks on behalf of the others and offers the rash vow in <a href="/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9</a>.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>- The land where Joseph has risen to power and where the events of this chapter take place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_silver_cup.htm">The Silver Cup</a></b><br>- A symbol of Joseph's authority and the object used to test his brothers' integrity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_words.htm">The Weight of Words</a></b><br>Judah's rash vow highlights the importance of careful speech. Our words can have significant consequences, and we should be mindful of making promises we cannot keep.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_under_pressure.htm">Integrity Under Pressure</a></b><br>The brothers' situation tests their integrity. As believers, we are often tested in difficult circumstances, and our response should reflect our commitment to truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Joseph's orchestration of events demonstrates God's sovereignty. Even in trials, God is working for a greater purpose, often beyond our understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_redemption.htm">Repentance and Redemption</a></b><br>The brothers' journey reflects a path of repentance and redemption. True repentance involves acknowledging past wrongs and seeking to make things right.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/brotherly_responsibility.htm">Brotherly Responsibility</a></b><br>Judah's willingness to take responsibility for Benjamin foreshadows Christ's sacrificial love. We are called to bear one another's burdens and act selflessly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_44.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 44</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_human_trafficking.htm">What is the Bible's stance on human trafficking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_were_canaanites_cursed_as_slaves.htm">Why were the Canaanites cursed with enslavement?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_hebrew_slaves_rising_in_egypt.htm">Genesis 44:14-17 paints Joseph as fully in control of the situation; is there any external evidence of a Hebrew slave rising to such high-ranking authority in ancient Egypt so quickly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_permissible_to_beat_slaves.htm">Is it permissible to beat slaves?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/44-9.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">If any</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your servants</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֲבָדֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is found</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמָּצֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(yim·mā·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to have it,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּ֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he must die,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָמֵ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(wā·mêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the rest</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנַ֕חְנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·naḥ·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> </span><span class="str2">We</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will become</span><br /><span class="heb">נִֽהְיֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(nih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">slaves</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲבָדִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my lord.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽאדֹנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/44-9.htm">Genesis 44:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/44-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 44:9 With whoever of your servants it be (Gen. 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