Genesis 44:5

Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.

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Other Translations for Genesis 44:5

BSB

Is this not the cup my master drinks from and uses for divination? What you have done is wicked!'"

AKJV

Is not this it in which my lord drinks, and whereby indeed he divines? you have done evil in so doing.

CPDV

The cup that you have stolen, it is that from which my lord drinks, and in which he is accustomed to discern signs. You have done a very sinful thing.' "

ERV

Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby he indeed divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.

NHEB

Why have you stolen my silver cup? Isn't it from this that my lord drinks and by which he indeed uses for divination? You have done evil in doing this.'"

SMT

Is it not this which my lord will drink in it, and divining he will divine in it? ye were evil in which ye did.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 44:5

IsnotthisitinwhichmylordH113Noun Masculine drinkethH8354VerbandwherebyindeedH5172VerbhedivinethH5172VerbyehavedoneevilH7489VerbinsodoingH6213Verb

Commentary for Genesis 44:5

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

Overview of Genesis 44:5

Summary

Steward accuses brothers of stealing divining cup

Place

Road from Egypt

Event

Steward confronts brothers with cup accusation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC