Genesis 44:12 bbe — And he made a search, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was in Benjamin's bag.

Bible in Basic English

"And he made a search, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was in Benjamin's bag."

— Genesis 44:12, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 44 — Context

9

If it comes to light that any of your servants has done this, let him be put to death, and we will be your lord's servants.

10

And he said, Let it be as you say: he in whose bag it is seen will become my servant; and you will not be responsible.

11

Then every man quickly got his bag down and undid it.

12

And he made a search, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was in Benjamin's bag.

13

Then in bitter grief they put the bags on the asses again and went back to the town.

14

So Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house; and he was still there: and they went down on their faces before him.

15

And Joseph said, What is this thing which you have done? had you no thought that such a man as I would have power to see what is secret?

Genesis 44:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:12 say?
Genesis 44:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he made a search, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was in Benjamin's bag.”
Where is Genesis 44:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 12.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 44:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:12 in?
Genesis 44:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 44:12?
Genesis 44:12 reads (BBE): “And he made a search, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was in Benjamin's bag.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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