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Genesis 44:12
And he made a search, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was in Benjamin's bag.
Genesis 44:12 · Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 44:12 in other translations
And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
The steward searched, beginning with the oldest and ending with the youngest—and the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.
He searched, beginning with the oldest, and ending at the youngest. The cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.
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In context
9 If it comes to light that any of your servants has done this, let him be put to death, and we will be your lord's servants.
10 And he said, Let it be as you say: he in whose bag it is seen will become my servant; and you will not be responsible.
11 Then every man quickly got his bag down and undid it.
12 And he made a search, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was in Benjamin's bag.
13 Then in bitter grief they put the bags on the asses again and went back to the town.
14 So Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house; and he was still there: and they went down on their faces before him.
15 And Joseph said, What is this thing which you have done? had you no thought that such a man as I would have power to see what is secret?
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