Genesis 44:14

Verse

When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph’s house; and he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

So Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house; and he was still there: and they went down on their faces before him.

And Juda at the head of his brethren went in to Joseph, (for he was not yet gone out of the place), and they altogether fell down before him on the ground.

Free Bible Version

Joseph was still at home when Judah and his brothers arrived, and they fell to the ground before him.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Iudah and his brethren came to Iosephs house (for he was yet there) and they fel before him on the ground.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph’s house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

One Unity Resource Bible

Judah [Praised] and his brothers came to Joseph [May he add]’s house, and he was still there. They fell on the ground before him. (S: Maftir ·Conclusion·)

Translation for Translators

When Judah and his older and younger brothers entered Joseph’s house, Joseph was still there. The servant told Joseph what had happened. Then the brothers threw themselves down on the ground in front of Joseph.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house. He was still there, and they bowed before him to the ground.

Noah Webster Bible

And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house, (for he was yet there:) and they fell before him on the ground.

World English Bible

Judah and his brothers came to Joseph’s house, and he was still there. They fell on the ground before him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Judah — his brethren also — cometh in unto the house of Joseph, and he is yet there, and they fall before him to the earth;

Context

Benjamin and the Silver Cup

¹³Then they all tore their clothes, loaded their donkeys, and returned to the city.¹⁴When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.

Sermons

(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In Genesis 44:14, Judah steps forward to plead with Joseph on behalf of Benjamin, offering himself as a substitute for his youngest brother. This act of selflessness and sacrifice demonstrates Judah's growth and transformation from his previous actions of betrayal and deceit. Judah's willingness to take Benjamin's place reflects a deep sense of responsibility and love for his father Jacob, showing a significant change in his character. This pivotal moment sets the stage for the reconciliation and restoration of Joseph's relationship with his brothers, highlighting themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of familial bonds in the narrative.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Result of the Test. - Gen 44:14-17. With Judah leading the way, they came into the house to Joseph, and fell down before him begging for mercy. Joseph spoke to them harshly: "What kind of deed is this that ye have done? Did ye not know that such a man as I (a man initiated into the most secret things) would certainly divine this?" נחשׁ augurari. Judah made no attempt at a defence. "What shall we say to my lord? how speak, how clear ourselves? God (Ha-Elohim, the personal God) has found out the wickedness of thy servants (i.e., He is now punishing the crime committed against our brother, cf. Gen 42:21). Behold, we are my lord's slaves, both we, and he in whose hand the cup was found." But Joseph would punish mildly and justly. The guilty one alone should be his slave; the others might go in peace, i.e., uninjured, to their father.

Genesis 44:14

Benjamin and the Silver Cup

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Berean Standard Bible

When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph’s house; and he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

Bible in Basic English

So Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house; and he was still there: and they went down on their faces before him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Juda at the head of his brethren went in to Joseph, (for he was not yet gone out of the place), and they altogether fell down before him on the ground.

Free Bible Version

Joseph was still at home when Judah and his brothers arrived, and they fell to the ground before him.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Iudah and his brethren came to Iosephs house (for he was yet there) and they fel before him on the ground.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph’s house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

One Unity Resource Bible

Judah [Praised] and his brothers came to Joseph [May he add]’s house, and he was still there. They fell on the ground before him. (S: Maftir ·Conclusion·)

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house. He was still there, and they bowed before him to the ground.

Noah Webster Bible

And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house, (for he was yet there:) and they fell before him on the ground.

World English Bible

Judah and his brothers came to Joseph’s house, and he was still there. They fell on the ground before him.

Young's Literal Translation

And Judah — his brethren also — cometh in unto the house of Joseph, and he is yet there, and they fall before him to the earth;

Genesis 44:14

Verse

Context

Benjamin and the Silver Cup

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Genesis 44:14

Benjamin and the Silver Cup

(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes