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Genesis 43:18
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18 But the men were afraid when they were brought to Joseph’s house. They said, “We are being brought in because of[a] the money that was returned in our sacks last time.[b] He wants to capture us,[c] make us slaves, and take[d] our donkeys!”

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  1. Genesis 43:18 tn Heb “over the matter of.”
  2. Genesis 43:18 tn Heb “in the beginning,” that is, at the end of their first visit.
  3. Genesis 43:18 tn Heb “to roll himself upon us and to cause himself to fall upon us.” The infinitives here indicate the purpose (as viewed by the brothers) for their being brought to Joseph’s house.
  4. Genesis 43:18 tn The word “take” has been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
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Genesis 43:18
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18 Now the men were frightened(A) when they were taken to his house.(B) They thought, “We were brought here because of the silver that was put back into our sacks(C) the first time. He wants to attack us(D) and overpower us and seize us as slaves(E) and take our donkeys.(F)”

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