Genesis 44:11

11 Then each one quickly lowered his sack to the ground, and each 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 Should it be found with any one of your servants, let him die; moreover the rest of us will become my lord's slaves."

10 He said, "Even so; in accordance with your words, let it be: he with whom it is found shall become my slave, but the rest of you shall go free."

11 Then each one quickly lowered his sack to the ground, and each opened his sack.

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

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