Genesis 44:28
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When one of them was gone, I said: “Surely he has been torn to pieces.” And I have not seen him since.”
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“When one of them was gone, I said: “Surely he has been torn to pieces.” And I have not seen him since.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I saw him not since:”
King James Version · Public Domain“and the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and the one goeth out from me, and I say, Surely he is torn--torn! and I have not seen him since;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 44:28 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 37:13Israel said to him, “Are not your brothers pasturing the flocks at Shechem? Get ready; I am sending you to them.” “I am ready,” Joseph replied.
- Genesis 37:33His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!”
- Genesis 42:36Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!”
- Genesis 42:38But Jacob replied, “My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If any harm comes to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.”
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