Genesis 44:29

And if ye take this also from me, and mischief befall him, ye shall bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.

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Other Translations for Genesis 44:29

BSB
Now if you also take this one from me and harm comes to him, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.'
AKJV
And if you take this also from me, and mischief befall him, you shall bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.
CPDV
If you take this one also, and anything happens to him on the way, you will lead my grey hairs down with grief to the grave.'
ERV
and if ye take this one also from me, and mischief befall him, ye shall bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.
NHEB
If you take this one also from me, and harm happens to him, you will bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to Sheol.'
SMT
And took ye this also from my face, and harm befell him, and ye brought down my old age with evil to hades.

Commentary for Genesis 44:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 44:29
Summary
Additional loss would cause father's death from sorrow.
Place
Home
Event
Father expresses mortal concern
Estimated Time Period
c. 1850 BC
Category
Narrative