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Génesis 44:9

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9 Si se encuentra la copa en poder de alguno de nosotros, que muera el que la tenga, y el resto de nosotros seremos esclavos de mi señor.

Génesis 44:9 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 44:9

With whomsoever of thy servants it be found
The silver cup: both let him die;
which was rashly said, since they might have thought the cup might be put in one of their sacks unknown to them, as their money had been before; and besides, death was a punishment too severe for such a crime, and therefore is by the steward himself moderated; but this they said the more strongly to express their innocence: and we also will be my lord's bondmen;
his servants, as long as they lived: this was likewise carrying the matter too far, and exceeding all bounds of justice, which could only require satisfaction of the offender.

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Génesis 44:9 In-Context

7 Pero ellos respondieron:—¿Por qué nos dice usted tales cosas, mi señor? ¡Lejos sea de nosotros actuar de esa manera!
8 Es más, nosotros le trajimos de vuelta de Canaán el dinero que habíamos pagado, pero que encontramos en nuestras bolsas. ¿Por qué, entonces, habríamos de robar oro o plata de la casa de su señor?
9 Si se encuentra la copa en poder de alguno de nosotros, que muera el que la tenga, y el resto de nosotros seremos esclavos de mi señor.
10 —Está bien —respondió el mayordomo—, se hará como ustedes dicen, pero solo el que tenga la copa en su poder será mi esclavo; el resto de ustedes quedará libre de todo cargo.
11 En seguida cada uno de ellos bajó al suelo su bolsa y la abrió.

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