Genesis 44:7
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““Why does my lord say these things?” they asked. “Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.”
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““Why does my lord say these things?” they asked. “Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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 · Public Domain“And they said unto him, Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and they say unto him, `Why doth my lord speak according to these words? far be it from thy servants to do according to this word;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 44:7 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 34:25Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male.
- Genesis 35:22While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:
- Genesis 37:18Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him.
- Genesis 38:16Not realizing that she was his daughter-in-law, he went over to her and said, “Come now, let me sleep with you.” “What will you give me for sleeping with you?” she inquired.
- Joshua 22:22“The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today.
- 2 Samuel 20:20“Far be it!” Joab declared. “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!
- 2 Kings 8:13“But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”
- Proverbs 22:1A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
- Ecclesiastes 7:1A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth.
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).