Genesis 44:33

Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 44:33

BSB

Now please let your servant stay here as my lord's slave in place of the boy. Let him return with his brothers.

AKJV

Now therefore, I pray you, let your servant abide instead of the lad a slave to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brothers.

CPDV

And so I, your servant, will remain in place of the boy, in ministry to my lord, and then let the boy go up with his brothers.

ERV

Now therefore, let thy servant, I pray thee, abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.

NHEB

So now, please let your servant remain instead of the boy, a slave to my lord, and let the boy go up with his brothers.

SMT

At this time thy servant shall now remain for the youth, a servant to my lord; and the youth shall go up with his brethren.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 44:33

NowthereforeIpraytheeletthyservantH5650Noun Masculine abideH3427VerbinsteadoftheladH5288Noun MasculineabondmanH5650Noun MasculinetomylordH113Noun MasculineandlettheladH5288Noun MasculinegoupH5927VerbwithhisbrethrenH251Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 44:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 44:33

Summary

Judah volunteers himself as slave to free youngest.

Place

Joseph's house

Event

Judah offers himself as substitute

Estimated Time Period

c. 1850 BC