Genesis 44:22 cpdv — We suggested to my lord: ‘The boy is not able to leave his father. For if he sends him away, he will die.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"We suggested to my lord: ‘The boy is not able to leave his father. For if he sends him away, he will die.’ "

— Genesis 44:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 44 — Context

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My lord, you questioned your servants before: ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’

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And we answered you, my lord: ‘There is our father, an old man, and a young boy, who was born in his old age. His brother of the same womb has died, and he alone is left to his mother and father, who truly love him tenderly.’

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And you said to your servants, ‘Bring him to me, and I will set my eyes on him.’

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We suggested to my lord: ‘The boy is not able to leave his father. For if he sends him away, he will die.’

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And you said to your servants: ‘Unless your youngest brother arrives with you, you will not see my face any more.’

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Therefore, when we had gone up to your servant our father, we explained to him all that my lord had spoken.

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And our father said: ‘Return and buy us a little wheat.’

Genesis 44:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:22 say?
Genesis 44:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “We suggested to my lord: ‘The boy is not able to leave his father. For if he sends him away, he will die.’ ”
Where is Genesis 44:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 22.
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 44:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:22 in?
Genesis 44:22 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 44:22?
Genesis 44:22 reads (CPDV): “We suggested to my lord: ‘The boy is not able to leave his father. For if he sends him away, he will die.’ ” 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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