Genesis 44:8 (BSB)

We even brought back to you from the land of Canaan the silver we found in the mouths of our sacks. Why would we steal silver or gold from your master’s house?

From Genesis 44. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Genesis 44:8

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Genesis 44:1-17: Joseph heaps further kindnesses upon his brethren, fills their sacks, returns their money, and sends them away full of gladness; but he also exercises them with further trials. Our God thus humbles those whom he loves and loads with benefits.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Genesis 44:8: Behold, the money which we found in our sacks mouths;.... Upon their return from Egypt, the first time they went thither for corn: we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan; which was a full proof of their honesty: they might have kept it until it was called for and demanded of them, but of themselves they brought it with them, as...
  • Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Genesis 44:7-9: Gen 44:7-9 In the consciousness of their innocence the brethren repelled this charge with indignation, and appealed to the fact that they brought back the gold which was found in their sacks, and therefore could not possibly have stolen gold or silver; and declared that whoever should be found in possession of the goblet, should be put to death, and the rest become slaves.