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Genesis 44:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Genesis 44:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 44 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?”
Genesis 44:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 44:8
Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land o... This passage is part of the Joseph narrative, a masterfully crafted account demonstrating God's sovereign providence working through human choices and circumstances to accomplish His redemptive purposes. The Joseph cycle shows how God transforms evil intentions into instruments of salvation.Central themes include divine providence orchestrating events toward redemptive ends, the testing and refinement of character through suffering and success, forgiveness overcoming betrayal and injustice, ...
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Cross-References for Genesis 44:8
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“Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants that they should do such a thing!,And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:,וַיֹּאמְרוּ אֵלָיו לָמָּה יְדַבֵּר אֲדֹנִי כַּדְּבָרִים הָאֵלֶּה חָלִילָה לַעֲבָדֶיךָ מֵעֲשׂוֹת כַּדָּבָר הַזֶּה׃ ,And they said unto him: Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing.”
“that behold”
“we opened our sacks”
“and take back the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was an oversight.”
“We are certainly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us, and we wouldn't listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us.”
“and yet stumbles in one point”
“You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not give false testimony, You shall not covet,{TR adds You shall not give false testimony,}{Exodus 20:13-15”
“he saw his money. Behold”