Genesis 44:7

And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 44:7

BSB
"Why does my lord say these things?" they asked. "Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.
AKJV
And they said to him, Why said my lord these words? God forbid that your servants should do according to this thing:
CPDV
And they responded: "Why does our lord speak in this way, as though your servants had committed such a shameful act?
ERV
And they said unto him, Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? God forbid that thy servants should do such a thing.
NHEB
But they said to him, "Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants that they should do such a thing.
SMT
And they will say to him, For what will my lord speak according to these words? far be it for thy servants to do according to this word.

Commentary for Genesis 44:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 44:7
Summary
Brothers deny wrongdoing and show indignation
Place
Road from Egypt
Event
Brothers vehemently deny theft accusation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative