Genesis 44:22 kjva — And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die."

— Genesis 44:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 44 — Context

19

My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother?

20

And we said unto my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a child of his old age, a little one; and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother, and his father loveth him.

21

And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.

22

And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.

23

And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.

24

And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord.

25

And our father said, Go again, and buy us a little food.

Genesis 44:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:22 say?
Genesis 44:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would 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 (KJVA): “And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would 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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