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Genesis 43:18 KJV
Genesis · chapter 43 · verse 18 · King James Version
And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.Genesis 43:18 · King James Version
Genesis 43:18 in context
16And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.
17And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house.
18And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.
19And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,
20And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:
Key words (Strong's)
- Joseph'sYôwçêphJoseph, the name of seven IsraelitesH3130 →
- returnedshûwbto turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figurativelyH7725 →
- occasiongâlalto rollH1556 →
- broughtbôwʼto go or comeH935 →
- afraidyârêʼto fearH3372 →
- housebayitha houseH1004 →
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