Genesis 44:11

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

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 With whomever of your servants it be found, let him die, and we also will be my lord's slaves."

10 He said, "Let it be as you say: he with whom it is found shall be my slave, and the rest of you shall be blameless."

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

12 And he searched, beginning with the eldest and ending with the youngest; and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.

13 Then they rent their clothes, and every man loaded his ass, and they returned to the city.