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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/genesis/44.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/genesis/44.htm">New International Version</a> Now Joseph gave these instructions to the steward of his house: &#8220Fill the men&#8217s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man&#8217s silver in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/nlt/genesis/44.htm">New Living Translation</a> When his brothers were ready to leave, Joseph gave these instructions to his palace manager: “Fill each of their sacks with as much grain as they can carry, and put each man’s money back into his sack. <a href="/esv/genesis/44.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then he commanded the steward of his house, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack, <a href="/bsb/genesis/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/kjv/genesis/44.htm">King James Bible</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/44.htm">New King James Version</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then he commanded his house steward, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the opening of his sack. <a href="/nasb/genesis/44.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then he commanded his house steward, saying, &#8220Fill the men&#8217s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man&#8217s money in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then he commanded his house steward, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/lsb/genesis/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then he commanded his house steward, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/amp/genesis/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man’s [grain] money in the mouth of the sack. <a href="/csb/genesis/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph commanded his steward, “Fill the men’s bags with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver at the top of his bag. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Joseph commanded his steward: &#8220Fill the men&#8217s bags with as much food as they can carry, and put each one&#8217s money at the top of his bag. <a href="/asv/genesis/44.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. <a href="/erv/genesis/44.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. <a href="/gwt/genesis/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joseph commanded the man in charge of his house, "Fill the men's sacks with as much food as they can carry. Put each man's money in his sack. <a href="/gnt/genesis/44.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joseph commanded the servant in charge of his house, "Fill the men's sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man's money in the top of his sack. <a href="/isv/genesis/44.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later, Joseph commanded his palace manager, "Fill the men's sacks to full capacity with food and replace each man's money at the top of the sack. <a href="/msb/genesis/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Joseph instructed his steward: ?Fill the men?s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one?s silver in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/net/genesis/44.htm">NET Bible</a> He instructed the servant who was over his household, "Fill the sacks of the men with as much food as they can carry and put each man's money in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/nheb/genesis/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then he instructed the manager of his house, saying, "Fill the men?s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man?s silver in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/wbt/genesis/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. <a href="/web/genesis/44.htm">World English Bible</a> He commanded the steward of his house, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in his sack’s mouth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he commands him who [is] over his house, saying, “Fill the bags of the men [with] food, as they are able to carry, and put the money of each in the mouth of his bag; <a href="/ylt/genesis/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he commandeth him who is over his house, saying, 'Fill the bags of the men with food, as they are able to bear, and put the money of each in the mouth of his bag; <a href="/slt/genesis/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will command him over house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they shall be able to lift up, and put the silver of each in the mouth of his sack.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joseph commanded the steward of his house, saying: Fill their sacks with corn, as much as they can hold: and put the money of every one in the top of his sack. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Joseph instructed the steward of his house, saying: “Fill their sacks with grain, as much as they are able to hold. And place each one’s money at the top of the sack. <a href="/nabre/genesis/44.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Joseph commanded his steward: “Fill the men’s bags with as much food as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the mouth of his bag. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he commanded the steward of his house, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the top of his sack.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with wheat, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he commanded the Steward of his house, and he said, “Fill the sacks of the men with grain however much they can pick up and put the money of each man in the mouth of his sack.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying: 'Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. <a href="/sep/genesis/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joseph charged the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put the money of each in the mouth of his sack. <a href="/parallel/genesis/44-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=11410" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/44.htm">Benjamin and the Silver Cup</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">Then Joseph instructed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <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.">his steward:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">“Fill the men’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/572.htm" title="572: ’am·tə·ḥōṯ (N-fpc) -- A sack. From mathach; properly, something expansive, i.e. A bag.">sacks</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: mal·lê (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/400.htm" title="400: ’ō·ḵel (N-ms) -- Food. From 'akal; food.">as much food</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: yū·ḵə·lūn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">they can</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: śə·’êṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">carry,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: wə·śîm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and put</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each one’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄- (N-msc) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄î (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">in the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/572.htm" title="572: ’am·taḥ·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A sack. From mathach; properly, something expansive, i.e. A bag.">of his sack.</a> 2Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Genesis 42:25</a> Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out, <a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Genesis 43:16</a> When Joseph saw Benjamin with his brothers, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and prepare it, for they shall dine with me at noon.” <a href="/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24</a> And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys. <a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1-3</a> Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. / But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. / Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11</a> So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a> Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. <a href="/1_kings/3-24.htm">1 Kings 3:24-25</a> The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought him a sword, / and the king declared, “Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other.” <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">2 Kings 5:26</a> But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? <a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17-22</a> He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. ... <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a> A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a> “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a> For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.the steward.<a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2</a> And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:<a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Genesis 43:16,19</a> And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon… Fill the.<a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Genesis 42:25</a> Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus did he unto them.<a href="/genesis/43-2.htm">Genesis 43:2</a> And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.<a href="/isaiah/3-1.htm">Isaiah 3:1</a> For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Able</a> <a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Bags</a> <a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/43-12.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/genesis/43-17.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/genesis/32-17.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/43-21.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/43-21.htm">Sack</a> <a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Sacks</a> <a href="/genesis/42-27.htm">Sack's</a> <a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/43-22.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/genesis/43-24.htm">Steward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/44-22.htm">Able</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Bags</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/genesis/45-27.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/genesis/45-19.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/exodus/2-16.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/genesis/44-25.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Sack</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Sacks</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Sack's</a> <a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Steward</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 44</div>1. <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Joseph's policy to stay his brothers.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/44-6.htm">The silver cup is found in Benjamin's sack.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">They are brought before Joseph.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Judah's humble supplication to Joseph.</a> </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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The steward, a trusted servant, plays a crucial role in executing Joseph's plans. This reflects Joseph's authority and the trust he places in his household staff. The steward's role is significant, as he acts on behalf of Joseph, similar to how believers are called to act on behalf of Christ.Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry: This act of generosity is reminiscent of Joseph's earlier provision for his family during the famine. It highlights Joseph's continued care for his family despite their past betrayal. The abundance of food symbolizes God's provision and foreshadows the future prosperity of Israel. It also reflects the theme of grace, as Joseph gives more than what is deserved.and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack: This action is a deliberate test by Joseph to see if his brothers have changed since they sold him into slavery for silver. The return of the silver is symbolic of unmerited favor and grace, as the brothers receive their payment back without cost. It also sets the stage for the brothers' moral and spiritual testing, echoing themes of repentance and redemption. The silver can be seen as a type of Christ, who was betrayed for silver but ultimately provided salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The son of Jacob, who has risen to a position of power in Egypt. He is orchestrating a test for his brothers to see if they have changed since they sold him into slavery. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_steward.htm">Joseph's Steward</a> An unnamed servant of Joseph who is tasked with carrying out Joseph's instructions. He plays a crucial role in the unfolding of Joseph's plan. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> The sons of Jacob who have come to Egypt to buy food during a famine. They are unaware that the Egyptian official they are dealing with is their brother Joseph. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph has become a powerful leader, second only to Pharaoh. It is a place of refuge during the famine. 5. <a href="/topical/s/silver.htm">Silver</a> The money used by Joseph's brothers to purchase grain. Joseph instructs his steward to return it to them, setting the stage for a test of their integrity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/testing_and_transformation.htm">Testing and Transformation</a> Joseph's actions are a test to see if his brothers have changed. God often allows tests in our lives to reveal our character and growth. <a href="/topical/g/grace_and_forgiveness.htm">Grace and Forgiveness</a> Joseph's decision to return the silver and provide for his brothers foreshadows his ultimate act of forgiveness. We are called to extend grace and forgiveness to those who have wronged us. <a href="/topical/p/providence_and_sovereignty.htm">Providence and Sovereignty</a> Joseph's rise to power and the unfolding events demonstrate God's providential hand. Trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem unfavorable. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_repentance.htm">Integrity and Repentance</a> The brothers' response to the test will reveal their integrity and repentance. True repentance involves a change of heart and behavior. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">Reconciliation and Restoration</a> Joseph's actions pave the way for reconciliation with his brothers. Seek reconciliation in broken relationships, as it reflects God's heart for restoration.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_44.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 44</a> <a href="/q/how_does_genesis_44_align_with_earlier_chapters.htm">How do the events in Genesis 44 fit coherently with earlier chapters in Genesis, given the discrepancies in character motivations and the sudden moral tension introduced by Joseph’s actions?</a> <a href="/q/why_omit_divine_guidance_in_joseph's_test.htm">If Joseph’s intention in Genesis 44:18–34 was to test his brothers’ repentance, why does the narrative omit any mention of divine guidance or command for this potentially manipulative plan? </a> <a href="/q/could_large_silver_returns_go_unnoticed.htm">(Genesis 43:12) How plausible is it that large amounts of silver were secretly returned without raising alarms among Egyptian authorities or the local population? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_egyptian_officials_using_silver_cups_for_divination.htm">In Genesis 44:1-5, what historical or archeological evidence supports an Egyptian official using a personal silver cup for divination, and is there any record of such a practice outside the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/44.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1, 2. - And he (i.e. Joseph) commanded the steward of his house, - literally, him that was over his hoarse (<a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Genesis 43:15</a>) - saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth (as before, but not this time as a test). And put my cup, - גָּבִיעַ, from an unused root, גָּבַע, conveying the sense of elevation or roundness; hence a goblet or bowl, commonly of a large size (<a href="/jeremiah/35-5.htm">Jeremiah 35:5</a>), as distinguished from the כּוס, or mailer cup, into which, from the gabia, wine or other liquid was poured (cf. <a href="/genesis/40-11.htm">Genesis 40:11</a>) - the silver cup, - τὸ κόνδυ τὸ ἀργυροῶν (LXX.). Bohlen mentions that the religious drinking utensil of the Indian priests is called kundi - in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money - literally, the silver of his grain, or of his purchase. And he (i.e. the steward) did according to the word that Joseph had spoken. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/44-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Joseph instructed וַיְצַ֞ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order his steward: אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that “Fill the men’s הָֽאֲנָשִׁים֙ (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person sacks אַמְתְּחֹ֤ת (’am·tə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_572.htm">Strong's 572: </a> Something expansive, a bag with מַלֵּ֞א (mal·lê) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> To fill, be full of as much food אֹ֔כֶל (’ō·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_400.htm">Strong's 400: </a> Food as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they can יוּכְל֖וּן (yū·ḵə·lūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> To be able, have power carry, שְׂאֵ֑ת (śə·’êṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take and put וְשִׂ֥ים (wə·śîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set each one’s אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person silver כֶּֽסֶף־ (ke·sep̄-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money in the mouth בְּפִ֥י (bə·p̄î) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of his bag. אַמְתַּחְתּֽוֹ׃ (’am·taḥ·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_572.htm">Strong's 572: </a> Something expansive, a bag <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">OT Law: Genesis 44:1 He commanded the steward of his house (Gen. 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