Genesis 44:28 cpdv — One went out, and you said, “A beast devoured him.” And since then, he has not appeared.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"One went out, and you said, “A beast devoured him.” And since then, he has not appeared. "

— Genesis 44:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 44 — Context

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

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And we said to him: ‘We cannot go. If our youngest brother descends with us, we will set out together. Otherwise, in his absence, we do not dare to see the face of the man.’

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To which he responded: ‘You know that my wife conceived twice by me.

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One went out, and you said, “A beast devoured him.” And since then, he has not appeared.

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If you take this one also, and anything happens to him on the way, you will lead my grey hairs down with grief to the grave.’

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Therefore, if I would have gone to your servant, our father, with the boy not present, (though his life depends upon the life of him)

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and if he were to see that he is not with us, he would die, and your servants will lead his grey hairs down with sorrow to the grave.

Genesis 44:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:28 say?
Genesis 44:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “One went out, and you said, “A beast devoured him.” And since then, he has not appeared. ”
Where is Genesis 44:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 28.
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 44:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:28 in?
Genesis 44:28 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 44:28?
Genesis 44:28 reads (CPDV): “One went out, and you said, “A beast devoured him.” And since then, he has not appeared. ” 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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