Genesis 44:11

What does Genesis 44:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 44:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then they hasted, and took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then they hasted, and took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then every man quickly got his bag down and undid it.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they hasten and take down each his bag to the earth, and each openeth his bag;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then they speedily took down their sacks to the ground, and every man opened his sack.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they hasted and laid down every man his sack on the ground, and opened every man his sack.

Context

v.10And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my bondman; and ye shall be blameless.

v.11This passage

v.12And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left off at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.

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