Genesis 44:16 — “Sir, what can we say?” Judah replied. “How can we say we are innocent, when Go… — CEV | maBible

Read Genesis 44:16 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 44.16, Genesis 44v16, Gen. 44:16. “Sir, what can we say?” Judah replied. “How can we say we are innocent, when God has shown we are guilty? And now all of us are your slaves, especially…

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16 “Sir, what can we say?” Judah replied. “How can we say we are innocent, when God has shown we are guilty? And now all of us are your slaves, especially the one who had the cup.”

Passage themes

The brothers' spokesman — And Judah said
Nothing left to plead — What shall we say unto my lord?
Sin brought to light — God hath found out
Admitting the guilt — the iniquity of thy servants
Offering themselves as slaves — behold, we are my lord’s servants

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Le premier signe d'alliance L'arc-en-ciel apparaît pour la première fois dans la Bible comme un signe d'alliance : Dieu le place dans le ciel après le déluge pour promettre qu'il ne détruira plus jamais la terre par les eaux (Genèse 9:13-15).

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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