Genesis 44:27
New International Version
“Your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.

New Living Translation
“Then my father said to us, ‘As you know, my wife had two sons,

English Standard Version
Then your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.

Berean Standard Bible
And your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.

King James Bible
And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:

New King James Version
Then your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons;

New American Standard Bible
Then your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons;

NASB 1995
“Your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons;

NASB 1977
“And your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons;

Legacy Standard Bible
And your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons;

Amplified Bible
Your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife [Rachel] bore me [only] two sons.

Christian Standard Bible
Your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.

American Standard Version
And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:

Contemporary English Version
Sir, our father then reminded us that his favorite wife had given birth to two sons.

English Revised Version
And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Then our father said to us, 'You know that my wife [Rachel] gave me two sons.

Good News Translation
Our father said to us, 'You know that my wife Rachel bore me only two sons.

International Standard Version
"Then your servant, our father, told us, 'You know my wife bore me two sons.

Majority Standard Bible
And your servant my father said to us, ?You know that my wife bore me two sons.

NET Bible
"Then your servant my father said to us, 'You know that my wife gave me two sons.

New Heart English Bible
Then your servant my father said to us, ?You know that my wife bore me two sons.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thy servant my father, said to us, Ye know that my wife bore me two sons:

World English Bible
Your servant, my father, said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And your servant my father says to us, You have known that my wife bore two to me,

Young's Literal Translation
'And thy servant my father saith unto us, Ye -- ye have known that two did my wife bare to me,

Smith's Literal Translation
And thy servant my father will say to us, Ye knew that my wife brought forth to me two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereunto he answered: You know that my wife bore two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
To which he responded: ‘You know that my wife conceived twice by me.

New American Bible
Then your servant my father said to us, ‘As you know, my wife bore me two sons.

New Revised Standard Version
Then your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then your servant our father said to us, You know that my wife bore me two sons;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And your Servant, our father, said to us, ‘You know that my wife gave to me two sons”:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thy servant my father said unto us: Ye know that my wife bore me two sons;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thy servant our father said to us, Ye know that my wife bore me two sons;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judah Pleads for Benjamin
26But we answered, ‘We cannot go down there unless our younger brother goes with us. So if our younger brother is not with us, we cannot see the man.’ 27And your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons. 28When one of them was gone, I said: “Surely he has been torn to pieces.” And I have not seen him since.…

Cross References
Genesis 37:3
Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors.

Genesis 42:38
But Jacob replied, “My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If any harm comes to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.”

Genesis 43:8-9
And Judah said to his father Israel, “Send the boy with me, and we will go at once, so that we may live and not die—neither we, nor you, nor our children. / I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life.

Genesis 37:33-35
His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” / Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.

Genesis 42:4
But Jacob did not send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, “I am afraid that harm might befall him.”

Genesis 37:23-24
So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the robe of many colors he was wearing— / and they took him and threw him into the pit. Now the pit was empty, with no water in it.

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 37:31-32
Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. / They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.”

Genesis 45:28
“Enough!” declared Israel. “My son Joseph is still alive! I will go to see him before I die.”

Genesis 46:29-30
Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely. / Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!”

Genesis 48:16
the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”

Genesis 50:15-21
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely repay us for all the evil that we did to him.” / So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded, / ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. ...

Matthew 2:13-15
When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”

Matthew 2:18
“A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

Luke 2:34-35
Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, / so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”


Treasury of Scripture

And your servant my father said to us, You know that my wife bore me two sons:

Genesis 29:18-21,28
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter…

Genesis 30:22-25
And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb…

Genesis 35:16-18
And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour…

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Genesis 44
1. Joseph's policy to stay his brothers.
6. The silver cup is found in Benjamin's sack.
14. They are brought before Joseph.
18. Judah's humble supplication to Joseph.














And your servant my father said to us
This phrase is spoken by Judah, one of Jacob's sons, as he recounts a conversation with their father, Jacob. The term "servant" reflects the humility and respect Judah shows towards his father, a common cultural practice in ancient Near Eastern societies. This phrase sets the stage for Judah's plea to Joseph, highlighting the familial hierarchy and the deep respect for parental authority. It also underscores the gravity of the situation, as Judah is speaking on behalf of his brothers to Joseph, who is still unrecognized by them as their brother.

‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.
Jacob refers to Rachel, his beloved wife, who bore him Joseph and Benjamin. This statement is significant because it highlights the special status of these two sons in Jacob's eyes, which is a recurring theme in Genesis. Rachel's barrenness and eventual motherhood are pivotal in the narrative of Jacob's family, as seen in Genesis 30:22-24. The mention of "two sons" also foreshadows the tension and favoritism that have characterized Jacob's family dynamics, leading to Joseph's earlier sale into slavery by his brothers. This favoritism is a critical element in the unfolding drama, as it sets the stage for the brothers' jealousy and the subsequent events that lead to their current predicament in Egypt.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jacob (Israel)
The patriarch of the Israelite tribes, father of Joseph and Benjamin. He is speaking to his sons about the deep emotional connection he has with his two sons from Rachel.

2. Joseph
Jacob's beloved son, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and later became a powerful leader in Egypt. He is the one orchestrating the test of his brothers' integrity.

3. Benjamin
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and Joseph's full brother. He is central to the account as Joseph's brothers must bring him to Egypt to prove their honesty.

4. Judah
One of Jacob's sons, who is speaking to Joseph (unaware of his identity) and recounting Jacob's words. He plays a key role in the account by offering himself as a substitute for Benjamin.

5. Egypt
The setting of the account, where Joseph has risen to power and where his brothers have come to buy grain during a famine.
Teaching Points
The Depth of Parental Love
Jacob's words reflect the deep love and attachment he has for his sons, especially those from Rachel. This can remind us of the profound love God has for His children.

The Consequences of Favoritism
Jacob's favoritism towards Joseph and Benjamin had significant consequences for his family, leading to jealousy and strife. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of favoritism in families.

Redemption and Reconciliation
The account sets the stage for the eventual reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers, illustrating God's redemptive work even through human failings.

The Role of Intercession
Judah's willingness to intercede for Benjamin foreshadows Christ's intercession for us. It highlights the importance of standing in the gap for others.

Trusting God's Sovereignty
Despite the trials and tribulations faced by Jacob's family, God's sovereign plan is at work, bringing about His purposes. This encourages us to trust in God's plan for our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And your servant
עַבְדְּךָ֥ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

my father
אָבִ֖י (’ā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1: Father

said
וַיֹּ֛אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to us,
אֵלֵ֑ינוּ (’ê·lê·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

‘You
אַתֶּ֣ם (’at·tem)
Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

know
יְדַעְתֶּ֔ם (yə·ḏa‘·tem)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3045: To know

that
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

my wife
אִשְׁתִּֽי׃ (’iš·tî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

bore
יָֽלְדָה־ (yā·lə·ḏāh-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

me
לִּ֥י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

two sons.
שְׁנַ֖יִם (šə·na·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)


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