Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Your servant guaranteed the boy’s safety to my father. I said, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, I will bear the blame before you, my father, all my life!’ New Living Translation My lord, I guaranteed to my father that I would take care of the boy. I told him, ‘If I don’t bring him back to you, I will bear the blame forever.’ English Standard Version For your servant became a pledge of safety for the boy to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the blame before my father all my life.’ Berean Standard Bible Indeed, your servant guaranteed the boy’s safety to my father, saying, ‘If I do not return him to you, I will bear the guilt before you, my father, all my life.’ King James Bible For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever. New King James Version For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the blame before my father forever.’ New American Standard Bible For your servant accepted responsibility for the boy from my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then my father can let me take the blame forever.’ NASB 1995 “For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.’ NASB 1977 “For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.’ Legacy Standard Bible For your servant became a guarantee for the boy to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the sin before my father all my days.’ Amplified Bible For your servant became security for the young man to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.’ Christian Standard Bible Your servant became accountable to my father for the boy, saying, ‘If I do not return him to you, I will always bear the guilt for sinning against you, my father.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Your servant became accountable to my father for the boy, saying, ‘If I do not return him to you, I will always bear the guilt for sinning against you, my father.’ American Standard Version For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever. Contemporary English Version I promised my father that I would bring him safely home. If I don't, I told my father he could blame me the rest of my life. English Revised Version For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I guaranteed my father that the boy would come back. I said, 'If I don't bring him back to you, then you can blame me the rest of my life, Father.' Good News Translation What is more, I pledged my life to my father for the boy. I told him that if I did not bring the boy back to him, I would bear the blame all my life. International Standard Version Also, your servant pledged his own life as a guarantee of the young man's safety. I told my father, 'If I don't bring him back to you, you can blame me forever.' Majority Standard Bible Indeed, your servant guaranteed the boy?s safety to my father, saying, ?If I do not return him to you, I will bear the guilt before you, my father, all my life.? NET Bible Indeed, your servant pledged security for the boy with my father, saying, 'If I do not bring him back to you, then I will bear the blame before my father all my life.' New Heart English Bible For your servant became collateral for the boy to my father, saying, 'If I do not bring him to you, then I will bear the blame to my father forever.' Webster's Bible Translation For thy servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, If I bring him not to thee, then I will bear the blame to my father for ever. World English Bible For your servant became collateral for the boy to my father, saying, ‘If I don’t bring him to you, then I will bear the blame to my father forever.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor your servant obtained the youth by guarantee to my father, saying, If I do not bring him to you—then I have sinned against my father all the days. Young's Literal Translation for thy servant obtained the youth by surety from my father, saying, If I bring him not in unto thee -- then I have sinned against my father all the days. Smith's Literal Translation For thy servant became surety for the youth with my father, saying, If I shall not bring him to thee, I sinned against my father all the days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet me be tht proper servant, who took him into my trust, and promised, saying: If I bring him not again, I will be guilty of sin against my father for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version Let me be your very own servant, for I accepted this one into my trust, and I promised, saying: ‘Unless I lead him back, I will be guilty of a sin against my father for all time.’ New American Bible Besides, I, your servant, have guaranteed the boy’s safety for my father by saying, ‘If I fail to bring him back to you, father, I will bear the blame before you forever.’ New Revised Standard Version For your servant became surety for the boy to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then I will bear the blame in the sight of my father all my life.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor your servant became surety for the lad to our father, saying, If l do not bring him back to you, then I shall be guilty before my father forever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because your Servant pledged security for the boy from the presence of our father and I said, ‘If I do not bring him to you, I shall sin against my father always.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying: If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation For thy servant has received the boy in charge from his father, saying, If I bring him not to thee, and place him before thee, I shall be guilty towards my father for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah Pleads for Benjamin…31sees that the boy is not with us, he will die. Then your servants will have brought the gray hair of your servant our father down to Sheol in sorrow. 32Indeed, your servant guaranteed the boy’s safety to my father, saying, ‘If I do not return him to you, I will bear the guilt before you, my father, all my life.’ 33Now please let your servant stay here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy. Let him return with his brothers.… Cross References Genesis 43:9 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 42:37 Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.” 1 Samuel 18:1 After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself. 1 Samuel 20:17 And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. 1 Samuel 25:24 She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. 2 Samuel 14:9 But the woman of Tekoa said to the king, “My lord the king, may any blame be on me and on my father’s house, and may the king and his throne be guiltless.” 2 Samuel 18:33 The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” 1 Kings 1:21 Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals.” 1 Chronicles 21:17 And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.” Job 17:3 Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand. Who else will be my guarantor? Proverbs 6:1-5 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger, / if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth, / then do this, my son, to free yourself, for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go, humble yourself, and press your plea with your neighbor. ... Isaiah 38:14 I chirp like a swallow or crane; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security.” Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Treasury of Scripture For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, If I bring him not to you, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever. Genesis 43:8,9,16 And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones… Jump to Previous Bear Blame Boy Boy's Collateral Forever Guaranteed Guilty Lad Obtained Safely Safety Servant Sight Sin Sinned Surety YouthJump to Next Bear Blame Boy Boy's Collateral Forever Guaranteed Guilty Lad Obtained Safely Safety Servant Sight Sin Sinned Surety YouthGenesis 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. Indeed, your servant guaranteed the boy’s safety to my father This phrase highlights Judah's role as a guarantor for Benjamin's safety, reflecting the deep familial responsibility and honor culture prevalent in ancient Near Eastern societies. Judah's pledge to Jacob underscores the seriousness of his commitment, as family bonds were paramount. This act of guaranteeing is reminiscent of the kinsman-redeemer concept found in the Book of Ruth, where a family member takes responsibility for another's welfare. Judah's leadership and willingness to stand in for Benjamin foreshadow the sacrificial role of Christ, who guarantees the safety and salvation of believers. saying, ‘If I do not return him to you I will bear the guilt before you, my father all my life. Persons / Places / Events 1. JudahOne of the twelve sons of Jacob, Judah steps forward to take responsibility for Benjamin, showing leadership and a change of heart from his earlier actions. 2. Benjamin The youngest son of Jacob, whose safety is guaranteed by Judah. His presence in Egypt is crucial to the unfolding of Joseph's plan. 3. Jacob (Israel) The father of Judah and Benjamin, who is deeply concerned about the safety of his youngest son, Benjamin. 4. Joseph The governor of Egypt, who is testing his brothers to see if they have changed since they sold him into slavery. 5. Egypt The setting of this account, where Joseph has risen to power and where his brothers have come to buy grain during a famine. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityJudah's willingness to take responsibility for Benjamin demonstrates true leadership. In our lives, we are called to step up and take responsibility for others, especially in times of crisis. Repentance and Change Judah's actions show a transformation from his earlier betrayal of Joseph. This teaches us that genuine repentance leads to a change in behavior and character. Sacrificial Love Judah's offer to bear the guilt for Benjamin is a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrificial love. We are called to love others selflessly, even at personal cost. Family and Reconciliation The account emphasizes the importance of family unity and reconciliation. We should strive to mend broken relationships and seek peace within our families. Faithfulness to Promises Judah's commitment to his promise to Jacob highlights the importance of being faithful to our word. As Christians, we are called to be trustworthy and reliable. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Indeed,כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction your servant עַבְדְּךָ֙ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant guaranteed עָרַ֣ב (‘ā·raḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6148: To braid, intermix, technically, to traffic, give to be security the boy’s safety הַנַּ֔עַר (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer to מֵעִ֥ם (mê·‘im) Preposition-m Strong's 5973: With, equally with my father, אָבִ֖י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father saying, לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I do not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no return אֲבִיאֶ֙נּוּ֙ (’ă·ḇî·’en·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go him to you, אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to I will כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every bear the guilt וְחָטָ֥אתִי (wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn before you, my father, לְאָבִ֖י (lə·’ā·ḇî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father all my life.’ הַיָּמִֽים׃ (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day Links Genesis 44:32 NIVGenesis 44:32 NLT Genesis 44:32 ESV Genesis 44:32 NASB Genesis 44:32 KJV Genesis 44:32 BibleApps.com Genesis 44:32 Biblia Paralela Genesis 44:32 Chinese Bible Genesis 44:32 French Bible Genesis 44:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 44:32 For your servant became collateral (Gen. 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