Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Take double the amount of silver with you, for you must return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. New Living Translation Also take double the money that was put back in your sacks, as it was probably someone’s mistake. English Standard Version Take double the money with you. Carry back with you the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was an oversight. Berean Standard Bible Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. King James Bible 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: New King James Version Take double money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was an oversight. New American Standard Bible And take double the money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money that was returned in the opening of your sacks; perhaps it was a mistake. NASB 1995 “Take double the money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was a mistake. NASB 1977 “And take double the money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was a mistake. Legacy Standard Bible Now take double the money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money that was put back in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was a mistake. Amplified Bible Take double the [amount of] money with you, and take back the money that was returned in the opening of your sacks; perhaps it was an oversight. Christian Standard Bible Take twice as much silver with you. Return the silver that was returned to you in the top of your bags. Perhaps it was a mistake. Holman Christian Standard Bible Take twice as much money with you. Return the money that was returned to you in the top of your bags. Perhaps it was a mistake. American Standard Version and take double money in your hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks carry again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight: Contemporary English Version Also take along twice the amount of money for the grain, because there must have been some mistake when the money was put back in your sacks. English Revised Version and take double money in your hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks carry again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight: GOD'S WORD® Translation Take twice as much money with you. You must return the money that was put back in your sacks. Maybe it was a mistake. Good News Translation Take with you also twice as much money, because you must take back the money that was returned in the top of your sacks. Maybe it was a mistake. International Standard Version Also take twice as much money with you so you can return the money that had been replaced in the mouth of your sacks. Maybe it was an accounting mistake on his part. Majority Standard Bible Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. NET Bible Take double the money with you; you must take back the money that was returned in the mouths of your sacks--perhaps it was an oversight. New Heart English Bible Take twice as much silver in your hand, and take back the silver that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was an oversight. Webster's Bible Translation And take double money in your hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; it may be it was an oversight: World English Bible and take double money in your hand, and take back the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks. Perhaps it was an oversight. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand double money take in your hand, even the money which is brought back in the mouth of your bags, you take back in your hand, it may be it [is] an oversight. Young's Literal Translation and double money take in your hand, even the money which is brought back in the mouth of your bags, ye take back in your hand, it may be it is an oversight. Smith's Literal Translation And take of twice the silver in your hands; and the silver turned back in the mouth of your sacks, ye shall turn back in your hand; perhaps it was an error. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd take with you double money, and carry back what you found in your sacks, lest perhaps it was done by mistake. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, take with you double the money, and carry back what you found in your sacks, lest perhaps it was done in error. New American Bible Also take double the money along, for you must return the amount that was put back in the mouths of your bags; it may have been a mistake. New Revised Standard Version Take double the money with you. Carry back with you the money that was returned in the top of your sacks; perhaps it was an oversight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd take double money with you; and the money that was brought back in the mouth of your sacks, take it again with you; perhaps it was an oversight; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And take double money in your hands and give back the money that he returned to the mouth of your sacks in your hands, lest it was an error OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and take double money in your hand; and the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks carry back in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight; Brenton Septuagint Translation And take double money in your hands, and the money that was returned in your sacks, carry back with you, lest peradventure it is a mistake. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Return to Egypt with Benjamin…11Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. 12Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. 13Take your brother as well, and return to the man at once.… Cross References Genesis 42:25 Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out, Genesis 44:1-2 Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack. / Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed. Genesis 37:28 So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. Genesis 45:22-23 He gave new garments to each of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes. / And he sent to his father the following: ten donkeys loaded with the best of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father’s journey. Genesis 24:35 “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys. Genesis 32:13-15 Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau: / 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, / 30 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys. Genesis 41:42 Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. Exodus 3:22 Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.” Exodus 11:2 Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.” Exodus 12:35-36 Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. 1 Kings 10:2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. 2 Kings 5:5 “Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing. Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Isaiah 60:6 Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Treasury of Scripture 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: double. Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Romans 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. mouth. Genesis 42:25,35 Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus did he unto them… Jump to Previous Amount Bags Carry Double Hand Mistake Money Mouth Mouths Oversight Peradventure Perhaps Sacks Silver TwiceJump to Next Amount Bags Carry Double Hand Mistake Money Mouth Mouths Oversight Peradventure Perhaps Sacks Silver TwiceGenesis 43 1. Jacob is persuaded to send Benjamin.15. Joseph entertains his brothers. 19. They discover their fears to the steward. 26. Joseph makes them a feast. Take double the money with you This phrase reflects a prudent and cautious approach by Jacob, the patriarch of the family. The Hebrew word for "take" (לָקַח, laqach) implies an active and intentional action. Jacob is ensuring that his sons are prepared for any eventuality. The instruction to take "double the money" signifies a gesture of integrity and responsibility. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this would have been seen as a way to rectify any perceived wrongdoing, emphasizing the importance of honesty and fairness in dealings. so that you may return the money that was put back in the mouths of your sacks Perhaps it was a mistake Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Takeקְח֣וּ (qə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take double מִשְׁנֶ֖ה (miš·neh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4932: A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second the money וְכֶ֥סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money with you בְיֶדְכֶ֑ם (ḇə·yeḏ·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand so that וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case you may return הַמּוּשָׁ֨ב (ham·mū·šāḇ) Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again the money הַכֶּ֜סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money that was put back into תָּשִׁ֣יבוּ (tā·šî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again in the mouths בְּפִ֤י (bə·p̄î) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of your sacks. אַמְתְּחֹֽתֵיכֶם֙ (’am·tə·ḥō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 572: Something expansive, a bag Perhaps אוּלַ֥י (’ū·lay) Adverb Strong's 194: Perhaps it הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was a mistake. מִשְׁגֶּ֖ה (miš·geh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4870: A mistake Links Genesis 43:12 NIVGenesis 43:12 NLT Genesis 43:12 ESV Genesis 43:12 NASB Genesis 43:12 KJV Genesis 43:12 BibleApps.com Genesis 43:12 Biblia Paralela Genesis 43:12 Chinese Bible Genesis 43:12 French Bible Genesis 43:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 43:12 And take double money in your hand (Gen. 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