Genesis 44:10

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 44:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.
Genesis 44:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 44

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said, now also [let] it [be] according unto your words, etc.] Not according to the full extent of their words, but according to a part of them; that be only should be a servant that was found guilty; so moderating the punishment which they had fixed, and were willing to submit to, and therefore could not object to what he next proposes: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; speaking in the name of Joseph, whom he represented, and who had directed him what to say: and ye shall be blameless; acquitted of the charge, and pronounced innocent, and let go free.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“- The Ten Brothers Were Tested Joseph 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 44:1-5 And 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 comes, they are dismissed. They are scarcely out of the town when Joseph’s steward is ordered to overtake them, and charge them with stealing the cup. “And whereby indeed he divineth.” Divining by…”
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