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Genesis 44:17-19
King James Version
Genesis 44:17-19
King James Version
17 And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father.
18 Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh.
19 My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother?
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Genesis 44:17-19
New King James Version
Genesis 44:17-19
New King James Version
17 But he said, (A)“Far be it from me that I should do so; the man in whose hand the cup was found, he shall be my slave. And as for you, go up in peace to your father.”
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18 Then Judah came near to him and said: “O my lord, please let your servant speak a word in my lord’s hearing, and (B)do not let your anger burn against your servant; for you are even like Pharaoh. 19 My lord asked his servants, saying, ‘Have you a father or a brother?’
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Genesis 44:17-19
New International Version
Genesis 44:17-19
New International Version
17 But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do such a thing!(A) Only the man who was found to have the cup will become my slave.(B) The rest of you, go back to your father in peace.”(C)
18 Then Judah(D) went up to him and said: “Pardon your servant, my lord,(E) let me speak a word to my lord. Do not be angry(F) with your servant, though you are equal to Pharaoh himself. 19 My lord asked his servants,(G) ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’(H)
Genesis 44:17-19
English Standard Version
Genesis 44:17-19
English Standard Version
17 But he said, “Far be it from me that I should do so! Only the man in whose hand the cup was found shall be my servant. But as for you, go up in peace to your father.”
18 Then Judah went up to him and said, (A)“Oh, my lord, please let your servant speak a word in my lord's ears, and (B)let not your anger burn against your servant, for (C)you are like Pharaoh himself. 19 My lord asked his servants, saying, ‘Have you a father, or a brother?’
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Genesis 44:17-19
1599 Geneva Bible
Genesis 44:17-19
1599 Geneva Bible
17 But he answered, God forbid, that I should do so, but the man, with whom the cup is found, he shall be my servant, and go ye in peace unto your father.
18 ¶ Then Judah drew near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant now speak a word in my lord’s ears, and let not thy wrath be kindled against thy servant: for thou art even [a]as Pharaoh.
19 My lord asked his servants, saying, (A)Have ye a father, or a brother?
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- Genesis 44:18 Equal in authority or, next unto the king.
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