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Whoever is found to have it will become my slave; the rest of you will be free from blame.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/44.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“That’s fair,” the man replied. “But only the one who stole the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may go free.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/44.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Let it be as you say: he who is found with it shall be my servant, and the rest of you shall be innocent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/44.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/44.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Now also <i>let</i> it <i>be</i> according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/44.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Now also <i>let</i> it <i>be</i> according to your words; he with whom it is found shall be my slave, and you shall be blameless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he said, “Now let it indeed be according to your words; he with whom it is found shall be my slave, but <i>the rest of</i> you shall be <i>considered</i> innocent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/44.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he said, &#8220Now let it also be according to your words; he with whom it is found shall be my slave, and the rest of you shall be innocent.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he said, “Now let it also be according to your words; he with whom it is found shall be my slave, and <i>the rest of</i> you shall be innocent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he said, “Now let it also be according to your words; he with whom it is found shall be my slave, but <i>the rest of</i> you shall be innocent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the steward said, “Now let it be as you say; he with whom the cup is found will be my slave, but <i>the rest of</i> you shall be blameless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The steward replied, “What you have said is right, but only the one who is found to have it will be my slave, and the rest of you will be blameless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The steward replied, &#8220What you have said is right, but only the one who is found to have it will be my slave, and the rest of you will be blameless.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/44.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Good!" the man replied, "I'll do what you have said. But only the one who has the cup will become my slave. The rest of you can go free." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/44.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"I agree," he said. "We'll do what you've said. The man who has the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you can go free."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/44.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said, "I agree; but only the one who has taken the cup will become my slave, and the rest of you can go free." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/44.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Agreed," he responded. "Just as you've said, the one who is found to have it in his possession will become my slave, and the rest of you will be innocent."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?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.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/44.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He replied, "You have suggested your own punishment! The one who has it will become my slave, but the rest of you will go free."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he said, "Very well, then, it will be as you say. The one with whom it is found will be my slave, but you will be blameless."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Now also let it be according to your words: he with whom it shall be found, shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/44.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Now also let it be according to your words. He with whom it is found will be my slave; and you will be blameless.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says, “Now also, according to your words, so it [is]; he with whom it is found becomes my servant, and you are acquitted”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he saith, 'Now, also, according to your words, so it is; he with whom it is found becometh my servant, and ye are acquitted;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say, Also now according to your words let it be thus: with whomsoever it shall be found, he shall be servant to me, and ye shall be pure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them: Let it be according to your sentence: with whomsoever it shall be found, let him be my servant, and you shall be blameless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to them: “Let it be according to your verdict. With whomever it will be found, let him be my servant, but you will be unharmed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/44.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But he replied, “Now what you propose is fair enough, but only the one who is found to have it shall become my slave, and the rest of you can go free.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Even so; in accordance with your words, let it be: he with whom it is found shall become my slave, but the rest of you shall go free.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, Now also let it be according to your words; he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and the rest of you shall be blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He said to them, “Also now according to your statement, so it shall be; whoever will be found with it, he will be to me a Servant and you will be innocent.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said: 'Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Now then it shall be as ye say; with whomsoever the cup shall be found, he shall be my servant, and ye shall be clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/44-10.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=11479" 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">9</span>If any of your servants is found to have it, he must die, and the rest will become slaves of my lord.” <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">“</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḵə·ḏiḇ·rê·ḵem (Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">As you say,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied the steward.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ken- (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">“But only the one</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.">who</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.">with the cup</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ā·ḇeḏ (N-ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">slave,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tem (Conj-w:: Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">and the rest of you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">shall be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5355.htm" title="5355: nə·qî·yim (Adj-mp) -- Clean, free from, exempt. Or naqiyi,; from naqah; innocent.">free of blame.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>So each one quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.…<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/42-16.htm">Genesis 42:16</a></span><br />Send one of your number to get your brother; the rest of you will be confined so that the truth of your words may be tested. If they are untrue, then as surely as Pharaoh lives, you are spies!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Genesis 43:9</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="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Genesis 44:17</a></span><br />But Joseph replied, “Far be it from me to do this. The man who was found with the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may return to your father in peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-3.htm">Exodus 22:3</a></span><br />But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft.<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/14-45.htm">1 Samuel 14:45</a></span><br />But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-5.htm">2 Samuel 12:5-6</a></span><br />David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! / Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-39.htm">1 Kings 20:39-40</a></span><br />As the king passed by, he cried out to the king: “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’ / But while your servant was busy here and there, the man disappeared.” And the king of Israel said to him, “So shall your judgment be; you have pronounced it on yourself.”<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/17-15.htm">Proverbs 17:15</a></span><br />Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Proverbs 18:5</a></span><br />Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-23.htm">Isaiah 5:23</a></span><br />who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Jeremiah 26:15</a></span><br />But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a></span><br />For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said, Now also let it be according to your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and you shall be blameless.</p><p class="hdg">he with whom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Genesis 44:17,33</a></b></br> And he said, God forbid that I should do so: <i>but</i> the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-3.htm">Exodus 22:3</a></b></br> If the sun be risen upon him, <i>there shall be</i> blood <i>shed</i> for him; <i>for</i> he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-24.htm">Matthew 18:24,25</a></b></br> And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/24-41.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/genesis/44-2.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/genesis/20-4.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">Bondservant</a> <a href="/genesis/44-9.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/24-41.htm">Free</a> <a href="/genesis/20-4.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/genesis/44-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/genesis/44-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/21-28.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/genesis/44-11.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-13.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Bondservant</a> <a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Free</a> <a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/exodus/5-6.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/genesis/44-24.htm">Words</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'; 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This reflects the cultural importance of honor and agreement in ancient Near Eastern societies. The steward, acting on Joseph's behalf, is a key figure in the unfolding narrative, representing Joseph's authority and intentions.<p><b>“But only the one who is found with the cup will be my slave,</b><br>This phrase introduces the test of integrity and loyalty among Joseph's brothers. The cup, a symbol of authority and divination, is strategically placed to reveal the brothers' character. The concept of slavery here is significant, as it echoes Joseph's own past when he was sold into slavery by his brothers. This situation serves as a test of repentance and change in the brothers' hearts, particularly Judah, who later offers himself in place of Benjamin, prefiguring Christ's substitutionary atonement.<p><b>and the rest of you shall be free of blame.”</b><br>This statement offers a conditional release, highlighting themes of justice and mercy. It reflects the biblical principle that each person is accountable for their own actions, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a>. The offer of freedom to the others underscores the importance of individual responsibility and the potential for redemption, a recurring theme throughout Scripture. This moment foreshadows the ultimate freedom from sin offered through Christ, who takes the blame upon Himself for humanity's transgressions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>- The governor of Egypt, who was once sold into slavery by his brothers. He is testing his brothers' integrity and repentance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>- The youngest brother of Joseph, who is favored by their father, Jacob. Joseph's silver cup is found in his sack.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>- One of Joseph's brothers, who steps forward to plead for Benjamin's release, showing leadership and responsibility.<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/j/joseph's_steward.htm">Joseph's Steward</a></b><br>- The servant of Joseph who carries out the task of placing the silver cup in Benjamin's sack and confronting the brothers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_under_pressure.htm">Integrity Under Pressure</a></b><br>Joseph's test reveals the importance of maintaining integrity even when faced with difficult situations. The brothers' response shows their growth and change of heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_redemption.htm">Repentance and Redemption</a></b><br>The account illustrates the power of repentance and the possibility of redemption. Joseph's brothers demonstrate genuine remorse for their past actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Judah's willingness to take responsibility for Benjamin highlights the qualities of true leadership and self-sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The unfolding events demonstrate God's sovereign plan, using even the brothers' past sins to bring about His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Joseph's eventual forgiveness of his brothers points to the Christian call to forgive others as God has forgiven us.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_joseph_use_deception_in_genesis_44.htm">How does the elaborate scheme in Genesis 44:6-13 align with ethical principles, and why would a righteous figure like Joseph resort to deception rather than straightforward communication?</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/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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/44-10.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">“As you say,”</span><br /><span class="heb">כְדִבְרֵיכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ḏiḇ·rê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied the steward.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֕אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“But only the one</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֑וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</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">is found</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמָּצֵ֤א</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">with [the cup]</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתּוֹ֙</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">will be</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְיֶה־</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">my</span><br /><span class="heb">לִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">slave,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֔בֶד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - 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">and the rest of you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתֶּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall be</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּהְי֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(tih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine 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">free of blame.”</span><br /><span class="heb">נְקִיִּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(nə·qî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5355.htm">Strong's 5355: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, free from, exempt</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/44-10.htm">Genesis 44:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">OT Law: Genesis 44:10 He said Now also let it be (Gen. 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