Genesis 44:13 nasb — Then they tore their clothes, and when each man loaded his donkey, they returned to the city.

NASB

"Then they tore their clothes, and when each man loaded his donkey, they returned to the city."

— Genesis 44:13, NASB

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Genesis 44 — Context

10

So he said, "Now let it also be according to your words; he with whom it is found shall be my slave, and the rest of you shall be innocent."

11

Then they hurried, each man lowered his sack to the ground, and each man opened his sack.

12

He searched, beginning with the oldest and ending with the youngest, and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.

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Then they tore their clothes, and when each man loaded his donkey, they returned to the city.

14

When Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.

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Joseph said to them, "What is this deed that you have done? Do you not know that such a man as I can indeed practice divination?"

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So Judah said, "What can we say to my lord? What can we speak? And how can we justify ourselves? God has found out the iniquity of your servants; behold, we are my lord's slaves, both we and the one in whose possession the cup has been found."

Genesis 44:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:13 say?
Genesis 44:13 in the NASB reads: “Then they tore their clothes, and when each man loaded his donkey, they returned to the city.”
Where is Genesis 44:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 13.
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 44:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:13 in?
Genesis 44:13 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 44:13?
Genesis 44:13 reads (NASB): “Then they tore their clothes, and when each man loaded his donkey, they returned to the city.” 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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