Genesis 44:17 TSK: "Far be it from me to do this," Joseph responded. "The man in whose possession the cup was discovered will be my slave, but the rest of you may leave in peace to be with your father."

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But Joseph replied, "Far be it from me to do this. The man who was found with the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may return to your father in peace."

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God forbid.

Genesis 18:25
Far be it from You to do such a thing--to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?"

Genesis 42:18
and on the third day he said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God.

2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, 'He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,

Psalm 75:2
"When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.

Proverbs 17:15
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous--both are detestable to the LORD.

he shall.

Genesis 44:10
"As you say, " replied the steward. "But only the one who is found with the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you shall be free of blame."

in peace.

Genesis 26:29
that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you, and we have done nothing but good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD."

Genesis 37:32, 33
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." . . .

Chapter Outline

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.

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New American Standard Bible
But he said, "Far be it from me to do this. The man in whose possession the cup has been found, he shall be my slave; but as for you, go up in peace to your father."

King James Bible
And he said, God forbid that I should do so: but the man in whose hand the cup is found, he shall be my servant; and as for you, get you up in peace unto your father.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Joseph said, "I swear that I will not do this. The man in whose possession the cup was found will be my slave. The rest of you can go in peace to your father."

International Standard Version
"Far be it from me to do this," Joseph responded. "The man in whose possession the cup was discovered will be my slave, but the rest of you may leave in peace to be with your father."

NET Bible
But Joseph said, "Far be it from me to do this! The man in whose hand the cup was found will become my slave, but the rest of you may go back to your father in peace."

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