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

World English Bible

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

— Genesis 44:13, World English Bible

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Genesis 44 — Context

10

He said, "Now also let it be according to your words: he with whom it is found will be my bondservant; and you will be blameless."

11

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

12

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

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

14

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

15

Joseph said to them, "What deed is this that you have done? Don't you know that such a man as I can indeed divine?"

16

Judah said, "What will we tell my lord? What will we speak? Or how will we clear ourselves? God has found out the iniquity of your servants. Behold, we are my lord's bondservants, both we, and he also in whose hand the cup is found."

Genesis 44:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:13 say?
Genesis 44:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Then they tore their clothes, and each man loaded his donkey, and 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 (WEB): “Then they tore their clothes, and each man loaded his donkey, and 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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