"And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, {every} man's money {was} in the mo…" — Genesis 43:21

Genesis 43:21 · KJV

“And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, {every} man's money {was} in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.”

— Genesis 43:21

Verse 20

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: {we...: Heb. coming down we came down}

Verse 22

And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.

Genesis 43 — Context

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: {we...: Heb. coming down we came down}

And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, {every} man's money {was} in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.

And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.

And he said, Peace {be} to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. {I had...: Heb. your money came to me}

Cross References

Genesis 43:12

And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry {it} again in your hand; peradventure it {was} an oversight:

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Romans 13:8

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Hebrews 13:5

{Let your} conversation {be} without covetousness; {and be} content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1 Peter 3:16

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

1 Peter 2:12

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by {your} good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. {whereas: or, wherein}

Genesis 43:15

And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph.

Romans 12:17

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.