Genesis 44:31

It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.

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Other Translations for Genesis 44:31

BSB
sees that the boy is not with us, he will die. Then your servants will have brought the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow.
AKJV
It shall come to pass, when he sees that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and your servants shall bring down the gray hairs of your servant our father with sorrow to the grave.
CPDV
and if he were to see that he is not with us, he would die, and your servants will lead his grey hairs down with sorrow to the grave.
ERV
it shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.
NHEB
it will happen, when he sees that the boy is not with us, that he will die. Your servants will bring down the gray hairs of your servant our father with sorrow to Sheol.
SMT
And it was when he having seen that the youth is not, and he will die: and thy servants brought down the old age of thy servant our father in grief to hades.

Commentary for Genesis 44:31

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Overview of Genesis 44:31
Summary
Youngest son's absence would fatally devastate elderly father.
Place
Joseph's house
Event
Brothers predict father's death
Estimated Time Period
c. 1850 BC
Category
Narrative