Genesis 44:11

11 Then every brother 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 you find that silver cup in the sack of one of us, then let him die, and we will be your slaves."
10 The servant said, "We will do as you say, but only the man who has taken the cup will become my slave. The rest of you may go free."
11 Then every brother quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.
12 The servant searched the sacks, going from the oldest brother to the youngest, and found the cup in Benjamin's sack.
13 The brothers tore their clothes to show they were afraid. Then they put their sacks back on the donkeys and returned to the city.
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