Genesis 44:14

14 Joseph was still in the house when Judah and his brothers came in, and they threw themselves to the ground before him.

Genesis 44:14 in Other Translations

14 And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

14 When Judah and his brothers came to Joseph's house, he was still there. They fell before him to the ground.

14 Joseph was still in his palace when Judah and his brothers arrived, and they fell to the ground before him.

14 Joseph was still at home when Judah and his brothers got back. They threw themselves down on the ground in front of him.

14 When Judah and his brothers reached Joseph's house, he was still there. They fell to the ground before him.

Genesis 44:14 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 44:14

And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house
Judah is particularly mentioned because he was the principal spokesman, and was chiefly concerned for the safety of Benjamin, being his surety: for he [was] yet there;
Joseph was yet at his own house, was not as yet gone to the granaries, to look after the affairs of the corn, and the sale and distribution of it, but was waiting for the return of his brethren, which he expected quickly: and they fell before him on the ground;
not only in a way of reverence, again fulfilling his dream, but as persons in the utmost distress and affliction, throwing themselves at his feet for mercy.

Genesis 44:14 In-Context

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.

14 Joseph was still in the house when Judah and his brothers came in, and they threw themselves to the ground before him.

15 Joseph said to them, “What is this you have done? Don’t you know that a man like me can find things out by divination?”

16 “What can we say to my lord?” Judah replied. “What can we say? How can we prove our innocence? God has uncovered your servants’ guilt. We are now my lord’s slaves—we ourselves and the one who was found to have the cup.”

Cross References

• 1. Genesis 43:18
• 2. ver 16; S Genesis 29:35; S Genesis 43:3
• 3. S Genesis 33:3; Genesis 37:7,10