Genesis 44:2
New International Version
Then put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” And he did as Joseph said.

New Living Translation
Then put my personal silver cup at the top of the youngest brother’s sack, along with the money for his grain.” So the manager did as Joseph instructed him.

English Standard Version
and put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, with his money for the grain.” And he did as Joseph told him.

Berean Standard Bible
Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed.

King James Bible
And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

New King James Version
Also put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, and his grain money.” So he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

New American Standard Bible
And put my cup, the silver cup, in the opening of the sack of the youngest, and his money for the grain.” And he did as Joseph had told him.

NASB 1995
“Put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, and his money for the grain.” And he did as Joseph had told him.

NASB 1977
“And put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, and his money for the grain.” And he did as Joseph had told him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, and his money for the grain.” And he did as Joseph had told him.

Amplified Bible
Put my [personal] cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, with his grain money.” And the steward did as Joseph had told him.

Christian Standard Bible
Put my cup, the silver one, at the top of the youngest one’s bag, along with the silver for his grain.” So he did as Joseph told him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Put my cup, the silver one, at the top of the youngest one’s bag, along with his grain money.” So he did as Joseph told him.

American Standard Version
And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his grain money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

English Revised Version
And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then put my silver cup in the youngest brother's sack along with the money for his grain." He did what Joseph told him.

Good News Translation
Put my silver cup in the top of the youngest brother's sack, together with the money for his grain." He did as he was told.

International Standard Version
Then place my cup—the silver one—in the top of the sack belonging to the youngest one, along with the money he brought to buy grain." So the manager did precisely what Joseph told him to do.

Majority Standard Bible
Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed.

NET Bible
Then put my cup--the silver cup--in the mouth of the youngest one's sack, along with the money for his grain." He did as Joseph instructed.

New Heart English Bible
Put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack’s mouth of the youngest, along with the silver for his grain." So he did according to the word that Joseph had told him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money: and he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

World English Bible
Put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack’s mouth of the youngest, with his grain money.” He did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and my cup, the silver cup, you put in the mouth of the bag of the young one, and his grain-money”; and he does according to the word of Joseph which he has spoken.

Young's Literal Translation
and my cup, the silver cup, thou dost put in the mouth of the bag of the young one, and his corn-money;' and he doth according to the word of Joseph which he hath spoken.

Smith's Literal Translation
And my cup, the silver cup, thou shalt put in the sack's mouth of the small one, and the silver of his grain; and he will do according to the word which Joseph spake.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the mouth of the younger's sack put my silver cup, and the price which he gave for the wheat. And it was so done.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But place my silver bowl, and the price that he gave for the wheat, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest.” And so it was done.

New American Bible
In the mouth of the youngest one’s bag put also my silver goblet, together with the money for his grain.” The steward did as Joseph said.

New Revised Standard Version
Put my cup, the silver cup, in the top of the sack of the youngest, with his money for the grain.” And he did as Joseph told him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And take my cup, the silver cup, and put it in the sack's mouth of the youngest, with his money for the wheat. And the servant did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And take my cup of silver and put it in the mouth of the sack of the little one, and the money of his purchase”, and the Servant did according to the word of Yoseph.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And put my goblet, the silver goblet, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money.' And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And put my silver cup into the sack of the youngest, and the price of his corn. And it was done according to the word of Joseph, as he said.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Benjamin and the Silver Cup
1Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack. 2 Put my cup, the silver one, in the mouth of the youngest one’s sack, along with the silver for his grain.” So the steward did as Joseph had instructed. 3At daybreak, the men were sent on their way with their donkeys.…

Cross References
Genesis 42:25
Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out,

Genesis 43:12
Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake.

Genesis 43:21-22
But when we came to the place we lodged for the night, we opened our sacks and, behold, each of us found his silver in the mouth of his sack! It was the full amount of our silver, and we have brought it back with us. / We have brought additional silver with us to buy food. We do not know who put our silver in our sacks.”

Genesis 42:27-28
At the place where they lodged for the night, one of them opened his sack to get feed for his donkey, and he saw his silver in the mouth of the sack. / “My silver has been returned!” he said to his brothers. “It is here in my sack.” Their hearts sank, and trembling, they turned to one another and said, “What is this that God has done to us?”

Genesis 37:28
So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.

Genesis 45:1-3
Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. / But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. / Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Exodus 12:35-36
Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.

1 Kings 3:16-28
At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. / One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. / On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us. ...

2 Kings 5:20-27
Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ...

Job 12:16
True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.

Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Isaiah 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

Matthew 10:16
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.


Treasury of Scripture

And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

Genesis 42:15,16,20
Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither…

Genesis 43:32
And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians.

Deuteronomy 8:2,16
And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no…

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1. Joseph's policy to stay his brothers.
6. The silver cup is found in Benjamin's sack.
14. They are brought before Joseph.
18. Judah's humble supplication to Joseph.














Then put my cup
The phrase "my cup" refers to a personal item belonging to Joseph, symbolizing authority and discernment. In ancient Egyptian culture, a cup, especially one made of silver, was a valuable possession, often used in divination practices. The Hebrew word for "cup" is "כּוֹס" (kos), which can also imply a portion or fate, suggesting the unfolding of God's providential plan through Joseph's actions.

the silver one
Silver, in biblical times, was a symbol of wealth and purity. The Hebrew word "כֶּסֶף" (kesef) is used here, emphasizing the value and significance of the cup. Silver's reflective quality can be seen as a metaphor for truth and revelation, aligning with Joseph's role in revealing his brothers' hearts and testing their integrity.

in the mouth of the youngest one's sack
The "mouth" of the sack, or "פִּי" (pi) in Hebrew, signifies the opening or entrance, a place of vulnerability and exposure. Placing the cup in Benjamin's sack, the youngest and most beloved brother, heightens the emotional tension and tests the brothers' loyalty and unity. This act foreshadows the revelation of their changed hearts since selling Joseph into slavery.

along with the silver for his grain
The inclusion of "silver for his grain" highlights the theme of provision and sustenance. Grain, or "שֶׁבֶר" (sheber) in Hebrew, represents life and survival, especially during famine. The return of the silver signifies Joseph's grace and generosity, contrasting with the brothers' past betrayal. It underscores the idea of unmerited favor, a precursor to the grace found in the New Testament.

So the steward did as Joseph told him
The steward's obedience reflects the authority and respect Joseph commanded in his household. This action sets the stage for the unfolding drama, where Joseph's wisdom and God's sovereignty are revealed. The steward, an unnamed servant, plays a crucial role in executing Joseph's plan, illustrating how God uses various individuals to fulfill His purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Put
תָּשִׂים֙ (tā·śîm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

my cup,
גְּבִיעִ֞י (gə·ḇî·‘î)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1375: A goblet, the calyx of a, flower

the silver
הַכֶּ֗סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

one,
גְּבִ֣יעַ (gə·ḇî·a‘)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1375: A goblet, the calyx of a, flower

in the mouth
בְּפִי֙ (bə·p̄î)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

of the youngest one’s
הַקָּטֹ֔ן (haq·qā·ṭōn)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant

sack,
אַמְתַּ֣חַת (’am·ta·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 572: Something expansive, a bag

along with the silver
כֶּ֣סֶף (ke·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

for his grain.”
שִׁבְר֑וֹ (šiḇ·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7668: Corn, grain

So [the steward] did
וַיַּ֕עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

as Joseph
יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

told him.
דִּבֵּֽר׃ (dib·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue


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