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Genesis 44:17-19
New American Standard Bible
Genesis 44:17-19
New American Standard Bible
17 But he said, “Far be it from me to do this. The man in whose [a]possession the cup has been found, he shall be my slave; but as for you, go up in peace to your father.”
18 Then Judah approached him and said, “Oh my lord, may your servant please speak a word in my lord’s ears, and [b](A)do not be angry with your servant; for (B)you are equal to Pharaoh. 19 (C)My lord asked his servants, saying, ‘Have you a father or a brother?’
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- Genesis 44:17 Lit hand
- Genesis 44:18 Lit let not your anger burn against
Genesis 44:17-19
New International Version
Genesis 44:17-19
New International Version
17 But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do such a thing!(A) Only the man who was found to have the cup will become my slave.(B) The rest of you, go back to your father in peace.”(C)
18 Then Judah(D) went up to him and said: “Pardon your servant, my lord,(E) let me speak a word to my lord. Do not be angry(F) with your servant, though you are equal to Pharaoh himself. 19 My lord asked his servants,(G) ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’(H)
Genesis 44:17-19
New King James Version
Genesis 44:17-19
New King James Version
17 But he said, (A)“Far be it from me that I should do so; the man in whose hand the cup was found, he shall be my slave. And as for you, go up in peace to your father.”
Judah Intercedes for Benjamin
18 Then Judah came near to him and said: “O my lord, please let your servant speak a word in my lord’s hearing, and (B)do not let your anger burn against your servant; for you are even like Pharaoh. 19 My lord asked his servants, saying, ‘Have you a father or a brother?’
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