Genesis 44:7-8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 44:1-17

Joseph heaps further kindnesses upon his brethren, fills their sacks, returns their money, and sends them away full of gladness; but he also exercises them with further trials. Our God thus humbles those whom he loves and loads with benefits. Joseph ordered his steward to put a fine silver cup which he had (and which, it is likely, was used at his table when they dined with him) into Benjamin's sack's mouth, that it might seem as if he had stolen it from the table, and put it here himself,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:7

And they said unto him, wherefore saith my lord these words ?.... One of them, in the name of the rest, perhaps Judah, made answer, as astonished at the charge laid against them, suggesting that there was not the least foundation for it, and were quite surprised to hear anything of this kind alleged against them: God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing ; expressing the utmost detestation of such a fact, as being what they could never be guilty of. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:8

Behold, the money which we found in our sacks mouths ;.... Upon their return from Egypt, the first time they went thither for corn: we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan ; which was a full proof of their honesty: they might have kept it until it was called for and demanded of them, but of themselves they brought it with them, as being money not their own; and they did not wait to be examined about it when they came to Egypt again, but of their own accord related the story... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:7

Verse 7 7.And they said unto him. The sons of Jacob boldly excuse themselves, because a good conscience gives them confidence. They also argue from the greater to the less: for they contend, that their having voluntarily brought back the money, which they might with impunity have applied to their own use, was such a proof of their honesty, as to make it incredible that they should have been so blinded by a little gain, as to bring upon themselves the greatest disgrace, together with immediate... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

Joseph's artifice to detain Benjamin, or the story of the silver goblet. I. JOSEPH 'S STRATAGEM ( Genesis 44:1-13 ). 1. The formation of the plot ( Genesis 44:1-5 ). 2. The execution of the plot ( Genesis 44:6-12 ). 3. The result of the plot ( Genesis 44:13-16 ). II. BENJAMIN 'S SENTENCE ( Genesis 44:17 ). 1. Exceedingly severe . He became a bondman. Remark upon the sadness of slavery, even when most mitigated. 2. Circumstantially... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

Character built on faith. This chapter continues the same thread of Joseph's policy, and the same lessons are in it. I. PRACTICAL WISDOM THE FRUIT OF PIETY . The true man is the strong man. With a deep knowledge of the human heart, Joseph felt quite sure that the only way to move Jacob from Canaan was to detain Benjamin. II. THE SANCTITY OF THE AFFECTIONS . Real religion their only safeguard in the world's hardening and perverting influences. Joseph did apparent ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:7-10

A nd they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do (literally, for be thy seesaws from doing ) according to's thing: behold, the money (literally, the silver ) , which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan (this was an irrefragable proof of their honesty): how then should we steal out of my lord's house silver or gold? They were even so confident of their innocence that they ventured... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 44:1-34

- The Ten Brothers Were TestedJoseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himself. He resolves to put their attachment to Benjamin, and the genuineness of their change of disposition, to a test that will at the same time expose Benjamin to no hazard.Genesis 44:1-5And my cup. - Besides returning each man’s money as before, a silver cup of Joseph’s is put in Benjamin’s bag, after which, when daylight... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 44:8-9

Genesis 44:8-9 . How then should we steal, &c. It is not probable that we, who restored that which it was in our power to keep, and to conceal without any danger, should steal that which was likely to be discovered with so much shame and hazard to ourselves. With whomsoever it is found, let him die They suspected no fraud, and were so conscious of their innocence, that they consented to suffer the severest punishment, if found guilty. Their offer, however, was rash and inconsiderate. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

Joseph and his brothers (42:1-45:28)When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognized them but they did not recognize him (42:1-8). Rather than make himself known to them immediately, Joseph decided to test them to see if they had experienced any change of heart over the years. Joseph was not looking for revenge. His apparently harsh treatment of them, mixed with kindness, was designed to stir their consciences. They realized they were being punished for their unjust... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 44:1-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:7-10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 44:1-34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 44:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

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