King James Version

What Does Genesis 43:18 Mean?

Genesis 43:18 in the King James Version says “And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was ret...” — study this verse from Genesis chapter 43 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“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. seek: Heb. roll himself upon us”

Genesis 43:18 · KJV

Fear & Courage

Context

16

And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay , and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. slay: Heb. kill a killing dine: Heb. eat

17

And the man did as Joseph bade; 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 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. seek: Heb. roll himself upon us

19

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,

20

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: we: Heb. coming down we came down

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