Genesis 44:11

11 Each of them quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.

Genesis 44:11 in Other Translations

11 Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.

11 Then each man quickly lowered his sack to the ground, and each man opened his sack.

11 They all quickly took their sacks from the backs of their donkeys and opened them.

11 They outdid each other in putting their bags on the ground and opening them up for inspection.

11 So each one quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.

Genesis 44:11 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 44:11

Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the
ground
To be opened and examined, and this they did in all haste, as having a clear conscience, and being confident that nothing could be found upon them, and desirous of having the affair issued as soon as possible, that the steward might have full satisfaction, and they proceed on in their journey: and opened every man his sack;
showing neither reluctance nor fear, being conscious of their innocence.

Genesis 44:11 In-Context

9 If any of your servants is found to have it, he will die; and the rest of us will become my lord’s slaves.”

10 “Very well, then,” he said, “let it be as you say. Whoever is found to have it will become my slave; the rest of you will be free from blame.”

11 Each of them quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.

12 Then the steward proceeded to search, beginning with the oldest and ending with the youngest. And the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.

13 At this, they tore their clothes. Then they all loaded their donkeys and returned to the city.