Genesis 44:11

11 Then each man quickly lowered his sack to the ground, and each 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 Whichever of your servants is found with it shall die, and we also will be my lord’s servants. ”

10 He said, “Let it be as you say: he who is found with it shall be my servant, and the rest of you shall be innocent. ”

11 Then each man quickly lowered his sack to the ground, and each 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 tore their clothes, and every man loaded his donkey, and they returned to the city.