Genesis 42:27
And as one of them opened his sack to give his donkey feed at the inn, he saw his money; for behold, it was in his sack's mouth.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
At the lodging place, one of them opened his sack to feed his donkey, and he saw his money there in the mouth of his sack.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it was in his sack's mouth.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And as one{H259} of them opened{H6605} his sack{H8242} to give{H5414} his ass{H2543} provender{H4554} in the lodging-place,{H4411} he espied{H7200} his money;{H3701} and, behold, it was in the mouth{H6310} of his sack.{H572}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And as one{H259} of them opened{H6605}{(H8799)} his sack{H8242} to give{H5414}{(H8800)} his ass{H2543} provender{H4554} in the inn{H4411}, he espied{H7200}{(H8799)} his money{H3701}; for, behold, it was in his sack's{H572} mouth{H6310}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And as one of them opened his sacke for to geue his asse prauender in the Inne he spied his money in his sacks mouth
Coverdale Bible (1535)
ut whan one opened his sacke to geue his Asse prouender in the Inne, he spyed his money in his sack mouth,
Geneva Bible (1560)
And as one of them opened his sacke for to giue his asse prouender in the ynne, he espyed his money: for lo, it was in his sackes mouth.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And as one of them opened his sacke for to geue his asse prouender in the Inne, he espied his money, for it was in his sackes mouth.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, he espied his money; for, behold, it [was] in his sack's mouth.
Webster's Bible (1833)
As one of them opened his sack to give his donkey food in the lodging-place, he saw his money. Behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
and the one openeth his sack to give provender to his ass at a lodging-place, and he seeth his money, and lo, it `is' in the mouth of his bag,
American Standard Version (1901)
And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the lodging-place, he espied his money; and, behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.
American Standard Version (1901)
And as one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the lodging-place, he espied his money; and, behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Now at their night's resting-place one of them, opening his bag to give his ass some food, saw his money in the mouth of the bag.
World English Bible (2000)
As one of them opened his sack to give his donkey food in the lodging place, he saw his money. Behold, it was in the mouth of his sack.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
When one of them opened his sack to get feed for his donkey at their resting place, he saw his money in the mouth of his sack.
Referenced Verses
- Exod 4:24 : 24 And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met him, and sought to kill him.
- Luke 2:7 : 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
- Luke 10:34 : 34 And went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
- Gen 43:21-22 : 21 And it came to pass, when we reached the inn, that we opened our sacks, and behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again with us. 22 And other money we have brought down in our hands to buy food: we do not know who put our money in our sacks.
- Gen 44:11 : 11 Then they quickly took down each man his sack to the ground, and opened each man's sack.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Gen 42:28-292 verses83%
28 And he said to his brothers, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their hearts failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God has done to us?
29 And they came to Jacob their father in the land of Canaan, and told him all that had happened to them; saying,
- Gen 42:25-262 verses83%
25 Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with grain, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey: and thus he did to them.
26 And they loaded their donkeys with the grain, and departed from there.
- Gen 43:17-248 verses82%
17 And the man did as Joseph ordered; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.
18 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 the first time we are brought in; that he may seek an occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us as slaves, along with our donkeys.
19 And they drew near to the steward of Joseph's house, and spoke with him at the door of the house,
20 And said, O sir, we indeed came down the first time to buy food:
21 And it came to pass, when we reached the inn, that we opened our sacks, and behold, every man's money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again with us.
22 And other money we have brought down in our hands to buy food: we do not know who put our money in our sacks.
23 And he said, Peace be to you, do not be afraid: your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks: I received your money. And he brought Simeon out to them.
24 And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their donkeys feed.
- Gen 42:33-353 verses82%
33 And the man, the lord of the country, said to us, Hereby shall I know that you are honest men; leave one of your brothers here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:
34 And bring your youngest brother to me: then shall I know that you are not spies, but that you are honest men: so will I deliver you your brother, and you shall trade in the land.
35 And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.
- Gen 44:1-33 verses81%
1 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.
2 And put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, along with his grain money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.
3 As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their donkeys.
- Gen 44:7-82 verses78%
7 And they said to him, Why does my lord say these words? God forbid that your servants should do such a thing as this:
8 Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought back to you from the land of Canaan: how then should we steal silver or gold from your lord's house?
- Gen 44:11-133 verses77%
11 Then they quickly took down each man his sack to the ground, and opened each man's sack.
12 And he searched, beginning with the oldest and ending with the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
13 Then they tore their clothes, and loaded every man his donkey, and returned to the city.
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12 And take double money in your hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; perhaps it was an oversight:
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23 And to his father he sent in this manner: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and food for his father for the journey.
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21 So he brought him into his house and fed the donkeys, and they washed their feet, and ate and drank.
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15 And the men took that gift, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.
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25 And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmaelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spices and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.
- Gen 47:16-183 verses71%
16 And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you bread for your cattle, if money fails.
17 And they brought their cattle to Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the donkeys: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.
18 When that year ended, they came to him the second year, and said to him, We will not hide it from my lord, that our money is spent; my lord also has our herds of cattle; there is nothing left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies and our lands:
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14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.
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2 And it came to pass, when they had consumed the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, Go again, buy us a little food.
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19 Yet there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and there is bread and wine also for me, for your maidservant, and for the young man who is with your servants. There is no lack of anything."
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28 Then Midianite merchants passed by; and they drew and lifted Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.