Genesis 44:28

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 44:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since:
Genesis 44:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 44

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28and the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since:

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 the one went out from, me, etc.] Being sent by him to see how his brethren did, who were feeding his flocks at Shechem, and he had never returned to him to that day: and I said, surely he is torn in pieces; by some wild beast; this he said on sight of his coat, being shown him all bloody: and I saw him not since; now twenty two years ago; for though Joseph was not such a great way off his father, especially if he was at Memphis, as some think; yet what through his confinement as a servant in Potiphar’s house, and then for some years in prison, and through the multiplicity of business when advanced in Pharaoh’s court, he had no leisure and opportunity of visiting his father; and…”
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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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