Genesis 44:9 net — If one of us has it, he will die, and the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves!”

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"If one of us has it, he will die, and the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves!”"

— Genesis 44:9, NET Bible

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Genesis 44 — Context

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When the man overtook them, he spoke these words to them.

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They answered him,“Why does my lord say such things? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing!

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Look, the money that we found in the mouths of our sacks we brought back to you from the land of Canaan. Why then would we steal silver or gold from your master’s house?

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If one of us has it, he will die, and the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves!”

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He replied,“You have suggested your own punishment! The one who has it will become my slave, but the rest of you will go free.”

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So each man quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.

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Then the man searched. He began with the oldest and finished with the youngest. The cup was found in Benjamin’s sack!

Genesis 44:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 44:9 say?
Genesis 44:9 in the NET Bible reads: “If one of us has it, he will die, and the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves!””
Where is Genesis 44:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 9.
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 44:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:9 in?
Genesis 44:9 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 44:9?
Genesis 44:9 reads (NET): “If one of us has it, he will die, and the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves!”” 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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