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Genesis 44:11-13
The Message
Genesis 44:11-13
The Message
11-12 They outdid each other in putting their bags on the ground and opening them up for inspection. The steward searched their bags, going from oldest to youngest. The chalice showed up in Benjamin’s bag.
13 They ripped their clothes in despair, loaded up their donkeys, and went back to the city.
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Genesis 44:11-13
New International Version
Genesis 44:11-13
New International Version
11 Each of them quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it. 12 Then the steward(A) proceeded to search,(B) beginning with the oldest and ending with the youngest.(C) And the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.(D) 13 At this, they tore their clothes.(E) Then they all loaded their donkeys(F) and returned to the city.
Genesis 44:11-13
New King James Version
Genesis 44:11-13
New King James Version
11 Then each man speedily let down his sack to the ground, and each opened his sack. 12 So he searched. He began with the oldest and [a]left off with the youngest; and the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack. 13 Then they (A)tore their clothes, and each man loaded his donkey and returned to the city.
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Genesis 44:11-13
English Standard Version
Genesis 44:11-13
English Standard Version
11 Then each man quickly lowered his sack to the ground, and each man opened his sack. 12 And he searched, beginning with the eldest and ending with the youngest. And the cup was found in Benjamin's sack. 13 Then they (A)tore their clothes, and every man loaded his donkey, and they returned to the city.
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