Genesis 44:22

And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 44:22

BSB
So we said to my lord, 'The boy cannot leave his father. If he were to leave, his father would die.'
AKJV
And we said to my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.
CPDV
We suggested to my lord: 'The boy is not able to leave his father. For if he sends him away, he will die.'
ERV
And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.
NHEB
And we said to my lord, 'The boy can't leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.'
SMT
And we shall say to my lord, The youth will not be able to leave his father; and did he leave his father, he died.

Commentary for Genesis 44:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 44:22
Summary
They protested that separation would harm elderly father.
Place
Joseph's house
Event
Explanation of refusal
Estimated Time Period
c. 1850 BC
Category
Narrative