Genesis 44:5 kjv — Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.

King James Version

"Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing."

— Genesis 44:5, King James Version

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Genesis 44 — Context

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And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack’s mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

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As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.

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And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?

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Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.

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And he overtook them, and he spake unto them these same words.

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And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:

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Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks’ mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord’s house silver or gold?

Genesis 44:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:5 say?
Genesis 44:5 in the King James Version reads: “Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.”
Where is Genesis 44:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 5.
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 44:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:5 in?
Genesis 44:5 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 44:5?
Genesis 44:5 reads (KJV): “Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.” 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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