Genesis 43:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

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.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    But the men were afraid when they were taken to Joseph's house. They said, "We were brought here because of the silver that was returned to our sacks the first time. He plans to trap us, attack us, take us as slaves, and seize our donkeys."

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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 at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the men{H582} were afraid,{H3372} because they were brought{H935} to Joseph's{H3130} house;{H1004} and they said,{H559} Because{H1697} of the money{H3701} that was returned{H7725} in our sacks{H572} at the first time{H8462} are we brought in;{H935} that he may seek occasion{H1556} against us, and fall{H5307} upon us, and take{H3947} us for bondmen,{H5650} and our asses.{H2543}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the men{H582} were afraid{H3372}{(H8799)}, because they were brought{H935}{(H8717)} into Joseph's{H3130} house{H1004}; and they said{H559}{(H8799)}, Because{H1697} of the money{H3701} that was returned{H7725}{(H8802)} in our sacks{H572} at the first time{H8462} are we brought in{H935}{(H8716)}; that he may seek occasion{H1556}{(H8705)} against us, and fall{H5307}{(H8692)} upon us, and take{H3947}{(H8800)} us for bondmen{H5650}, and our asses{H2543}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    When they were brought to Iosephs house they were afrayde ad sayde: be cause of the money yt came in oure sackes mouthes at the first tyme are we brought to pyke a quarell with vs and to laye some thinge to oure charge: to brynge us in bondage and oure asses also.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Whan they were brought in to Iosephs house, they were afrayed, and sayde: We are brought hither because of the money, that came agayne in oure sackes at the first, to pyke a quarell with vs, and to laye somethinge to oure charge, and to take vs for bonde seruauntes with oure Asses.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Nowe when the men were brought into Iosephs house, they were afrayd, & sayd, Because of the money, that came in our sackes mouthes at the first time, are we brought, that hee may picke a quarrell against vs, and lay some thing to our charge, and bring vs in bondage and our asses.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    When the men were brought into Iosephes house, they were afrayde, and said: because of the money that came in our sackes mouthes at the first tyme, are we brought in, that he may seeke occasion agaynst vs, and violently lay handes vpon vs, to bryng vs in bondage, and our asses also.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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 at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall on us, and take us for bondservants, along with our donkeys."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and the men are afraid because they have been brought into the house of Joseph, and they say, `For the matter of the money which was put back in our bags at the commencement are we brought in -- to roll himself upon us, and to throw himself on us, and to take us for servants -- our asses also.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So they went up to Joseph's chief servant at the door of the house,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The men were afraid, because they were brought to Joseph's house; and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time, we're brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, attack us, and seize us as slaves, along with our donkeys."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But the men were afraid when they were brought to Joseph’s house. They said,“We are being brought in because of the money that was returned in our sacks last time. He wants to capture us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys!”

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 42:35 : 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.
  • Deut 22:14 : 14 And gives occasions of speech against her, and brings up an evil name upon her, and says, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a virgin.
  • Deut 22:17 : 17 And behold, he has given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found not your daughter a virgin; and yet these are the signs of my daughter's virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.
  • Judg 13:22 : 22 And Manoah said to his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.
  • Judg 14:4 : 4 But his father and mother did not know that it was from the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines, for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.
  • Job 15:21 : 21 A dreadful sound is in his ears; in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him.
  • Job 30:14 : 14 They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.
  • Ps 53:5 : 5 There they were in great fear, where no fear was; for God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you; you have put them to shame, because God has despised them.
  • Ps 73:16 : 16 When I thought to understand this, it was too painful for me;
  • Isa 7:2 : 2 And it was reported to the house of David, saying, Syria is allied with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the forest are moved with the wind.
  • Matt 14:26-27 : 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; do not be afraid.
  • Mark 6:16 : 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded; he is risen from the dead.
  • Rom 7:8 : 8 But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, worked in me all kinds of covetousness. For without the law, sin was dead.
  • Gen 42:21 : 21 And they said one to another, We are truly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he begged us, and we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.
  • Gen 42:28 : 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?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 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 42:25-30
    6 verses
    81%

    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.

    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.

    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,

    30 The man, who is the lord of the land, spoke roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.

  • Gen 43:15-17
    3 verses
    80%

    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.

    16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring these men home, and prepare a feast; for these men shall dine with me at noon.

    17 And the man did as Joseph ordered; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.

  • Gen 43:19-24
    6 verses
    80%

    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 44:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    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 44:1-3
    3 verses
    78%

    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.

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • Gen 44:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13 Then they tore their clothes, and loaded every man his donkey, and returned to the city.

    14 And Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house; for he was still there: and they fell before him on the ground.

  • 32 And the men are shepherds, for their occupation has been to feed livestock; and they have brought their flocks, herds, and all that they have.

  • 7 And they said, The man asked us specifically about our state and kindred, saying, Is your father still alive? Do you have another brother? And we answered him according to these words: could we know that he would say, Bring your brother down?

  • 15 And when Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will perhaps hate us, and will certainly repay us all the evil that we did unto him.

  • 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.

  • 18 And his brothers also went and fell down before his face, and they said, Behold, we are your servants.

  • 11 Then they quickly took down each man his sack to the ground, and opened each man's sack.

  • 10 And they said to him, No, my lord, but to buy food your servants have come.

  • Gen 42:18-19
    2 verses
    72%

    18 And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

    19 If you are honest men, let one of your brothers be bound in the house of your prison: go, carry grain for the famine of your houses:

  • 14 And Joseph said to them, That is it that I spoke to you, saying, You are spies:

  • 21 And they said one to another, We are truly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he begged us, and we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.