Genesis 44:11

11 Then each man quickly brought down his sack to the ground, and each one 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 Whoever is found with it from among your servants shall die. And moreover, we will become slaves to my lord."

10 Then he said, "Now also according to your words, thus will it be. He who is found with it shall be my slave, but you shall be innocent."

11 Then each man quickly brought down his sack to the ground, and each one opened his sack.

12 And he searched, beginning with the oldest and finishing with the youngest. And the cup was found in the sack of Benjamin.

13 Then they tore their clothes, and each one loaded his donkey and they returned to the city.