Génesis 44:6-34 RVA

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 44:1-34

Occasionally, criticism of Joseph's action in placing the money and his cup in the sacks of his brethren has been made. To put the matter in the mildest form, surely such criticism reveals a lack of humor. The story is really most natural and beautiful. Such methods are best tested by their ultimate meaning and results. Joseph was preparing for a dramatic ending. One can imagine his quiet enjoyment of the difficulties of his brethren as he played this trick on them. It was a trick which could... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:12

THE CUP DISCOVERED‘The cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.’ Genesis 44:12 The cup was discovered, and now the brethren, with heavy hearts, went back to Joseph. It must have seemed to them like an uneasy dream, though they could not foresee what the awaking would be. And then on their return, and when they stand in Joseph’s presence, Judah makes his defence of his brethren. It is a pathetic and a powerful speech, for out of the fulness of the heart the mouth is speaking. Its wisdom is shown in... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:32

A BROTHER’S HEART‘Thy servant became surety for the lad.’ Genesis 44:32 The brothers are once more before Joseph. He speaks ambiguously, on purpose to try them. But the brethren do not give up, or desert, their young brother Benjamin. Judah makes a speech which is very natural, simple, and pathetic. I. It is conciliatory towards Joseph. Joseph’s greatness, power, and high rank are fully recognised (‘Thou art as Pharaoh’). It is considerate in reference to the statements about Jacob’s... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:4-6

‘And when they had left the city and were as yet no great distance Joseph said to his steward, “Up, follow after the men, and when you overtake them say to them, “Why have you rewarded evil for good? Is not this cup the one in which my lord drinks, and by which indeed he divines? You have done evil in so doing.” And he overtook them and spoke to them these words.’ Joseph now sends his steward after the brothers to call them to task because of the cup. It is stressed that the cup is a special... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:7-9

‘And they said to him, “Why does my lord speak such words as this? God forbid that your servants should do such a thing. Look, the silver which we found in the mouths of our sacks we brought again to you from the land of Canaan. How then would we steal out of your lord’s house silver or gold? With whoever of your servants it be found, let him die and we also will be my lord’s bondmen.’ The brothers are appalled and indignant at his accusation. They are confident that they have proved their... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:10

‘And he said, “Let it now be as you have said. He with whom it is found shall be my bondman, and you shall be blameless.’ “As you have said.” Not in the detail but in the fact of punishment. The servant lessens the sentence. Joseph does not want to drive his brothers too far. The guilty man will become a bondman and the rest will be seen as blameless and can go free. This was not in accordance with ancient practise which demanded collective responsibility. Those who consorted with a guilty man... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:11-12

‘Then they acted hurriedly and every man took his sack to the ground, and every man opened his sack. And he searched and began at the eldest and finished at the youngest, and the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.’ The search is described. They act with the speed of the innocent and each opens his sack. The silver found in each sack is passed over without comment. The servant is not interested in it, he knows exactly what he is looking for and where to find it. The brothers, watching in a daze... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:13

‘Then they tore their clothes and every man loaded his ass and returned to the city.’ The joy of freedom and success has gone. They accepted that the verdict of guilty was a foregone conclusion. ‘They tore their clothes’, an accepted way of conveying despair and sorrow. And their minds were numb. They could not understand what had happened. But they knew what it meant. Did they believe Benjamin was guilty? Probably not. The cup had appeared in some strange way just like the silver. They simply... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:14

‘And Judah and his brothers came to Joseph’s house, and he was still there. And they fell on the ground before him. And Joseph said, “What is this deed that you have done? Do you not realise that such a man as I can indeed divine?” As in a nightmare the brothers return to the house where they had spent the previous day in such jollity and relief. And hopelessly they abase themselves before him. Any fight has gone out of them. Judah is mentioned individually because he is the one who has taken... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:16

‘And Judah said, “What shall we say to my lord? What words can we use? Or how shall we clear ourselves? God has found out the iniquity of your servants. Behold, we are my lord’s bondmen, both we and also he in whose sack the cup was found.” Judah speaks up for them all. On their behalf he accepts that they have no argument. The cup has been found. There is little point in arguing innocence. “God has found out the iniquity of your servants.” This is not so much an admission of guilt as a... read more

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 44:1-34

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:12

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:32

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:4-6

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:7-9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:10

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:11-12

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:13

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:14

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:16

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