Genesis 44:1
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.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
Joseph instructed the steward of his house, saying, "Fill the men's sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man's silver in the opening of his sack."
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And he commanded{H6680} the steward of his house,{H1004} saying,{H559} Fill{H4390} the men's{H582} sacks{H572} with food,{H400} as much as{H834} they can{H3201} carry,{H5375} and put{H7760} every man's{H376} money{H3701} in his sack's{H572} mouth.{H6310}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And he commanded{H6680}{(H8762)} the steward of his house{H1004}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Fill{H4390}{(H8761)} the men's{H582} sacks{H572} with food{H400}, as much as{H834} they can{H3201}{(H8799)} carry{H5375}{(H8800)}, and put{H7760}{(H8798)} every man's{H376} money{H3701} in his sack's{H572} mouth{H6310}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And he commaunded the rueler of his house saynge: fyll the mens sackes with food as moch as they can cari
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Ioseph commaunded the ruler of his house, and sayde: Fyll the mens sackes with foode, as moch as they maye carye,
Geneva Bible (1560)
Afterward he commanded his steward, saying, Fill the mens sackes with foode, as much as they can carry, and put euery mans money in his sackes mouth.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And he commaunded the ruler of his house, saying: fill the mens sackes with foode, as much as they can cary, & put euery mans mony in his sackesmouth:
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks [with] food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.
Webster's Bible (1833)
He commanded the steward of his house, saying, "Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And he commandeth him who `is' over his house, saying, `Fill the bags of the men `with' food, as they are able to bear, and put the money of each in the mouth of his bag;
American Standard Version (1901)
And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.
American Standard Version (1901)
And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Then he gave orders to the servant who was over his house, saying, Put as much food into the men's bags as will go into them, and put every man's money in the mouth of his bag;
World English Bible (2000)
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 his sack's mouth.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
The Final Test He instructed the servant who was over his household,“Fill the sacks of the men with as much food as they can carry and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack.
Referenced Verses
- Gen 42:25 : 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.
- Gen 43:16 : 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.
- Gen 43:19 : 19 And they drew near to the steward of Joseph's house, and spoke with him at the door of the house,
- Isa 3:1 : 1 For indeed, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah the support and the staff, the whole support of bread and the whole support of water,
- Gen 43:2 : 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.
- Gen 24:2 : 2 And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please, put your hand under my thigh,
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Gen 44:2-43 verses92%
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.
4 And when they had gone out of the city, and were not yet far off, Joseph said to his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when you overtake them, say to them, Why have you repaid evil for good?
- Gen 42:25-284 verses87%
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?
- Gen 43:15-2410 verses80%
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.
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 44:7-82 verses80%
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 44:11-122 verses80%
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.
- Gen 42:33-353 verses80%
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.
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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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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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12 And Joseph nourished his father, and his brothers, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.
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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:
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16 And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you bread for your cattle, if money fails.
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17 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Say to your brothers, Do this: load your animals and go, get to the land of Canaan.
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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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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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25 And our father said, Go again, and buy us a little food.
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15 And Joseph said to them, What deed is this that you have done? Do you not know that such a man as I can certainly divine?
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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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6 And he left all that he had in Joseph's care; and he did not concern himself with anything except the bread which he ate. And Joseph was a handsome person, and well-favored.