Genesis 44:34

For how shall I go up to my father, and the lad be not with me? lest peradventure I see the evil that shall come on my father.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 44:34

BSB

For how can I go back to my father without the boy? I could not bear to see the misery that would overwhelm him."

AKJV

For how shall I go up to my father, and the lad be not with me? lest peradventure I see the evil that shall come on my father.

CPDV

For I cannot return to my father without the boy, lest I appear as a witness to the calamity that will oppress my father."

ERV

For how shall I go up to my father, and the lad be not with me? lest I see the evil that shall come on my father.

NHEB

For how will I go up to my father if the boy isn't with me? I could not bear to see the misery that would come on my father."

SMT

For how shall I go up to my father and the youth not with me? lest I shall look upon the evil which shall find my father.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 44:34

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Commentary for Genesis 44:34

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

Overview of Genesis 44:34

Summary

Judah fears witnessing additional sorrow upon elderly parent.

Place

Joseph's house

Event

Judah expresses ultimate concern

Estimated Time Period

c. 1850 BC