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Genesis 43:21 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œAnd 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

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19

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

20

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

21

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.

22

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

23

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}

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