Genesis 44:31 nasb — when he sees that the lad is not with us, he will die. Thus your servants will bring the gray hair of your servant our…

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"when he sees that the lad is not with us, he will die. Thus your servants will bring the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow."

— Genesis 44:31, NASB

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Genesis 44 — Context

28

and the one went out from me, and I said, "Surely he is torn in pieces," and I have not seen him since.

29

'If you take this one also from me, and harm befalls him, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.'

30

"Now, therefore, when I come to your servant my father, and the lad is not with us, since his life is bound up in the lad's life,

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when he sees that the lad is not with us, he will die. Thus your servants will bring the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow.

32

"For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, 'If I do not bring him back to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.'

33

"Now, therefore, please let your servant remain instead of the lad a slave to my lord, and let the lad go up with his brothers.

34

"For how shall I go up to my father if the lad is not with me--for fear that I see the evil that would overtake my father?"

Genesis 44:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:31 say?
Genesis 44:31 in the NASB reads: “when he sees that the lad is not with us, he will die. Thus your servants will bring the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow.”
Where is Genesis 44:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 31.
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 44:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:31 in?
Genesis 44:31 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 44:31?
Genesis 44:31 reads (NASB): “when he sees that the lad is not with us, he will die. Thus your servants will bring the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow.” 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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