Genesis 44:7

Bible in Basic English 1965

And they said to him, Why does my lord say such words as these? far be it from your servants to do such a thing:

Cross References

Genesis 35:22

Now while they were living in that country, Reuben had connection with Bilhah, his father's servant-woman: and Israel had news of it.

Genesis 44:6

So he overtook them and said these words to them.

Genesis 44:8

See, the money which was in the mouth of our bags we gave back to you when we came again from Canaan: how then might we take silver or gold from your lord's house?

2 Samuel 20:20

And Joab, answering her, said, Far, far be it from me to be a cause of death or destruction;

2 Kings 8:13

And Hazael said, How is it possible that your servant, who is only a dog, will do this great thing? And Elisha said, The Lord has made it clear to me that you will be king over Aram.

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than oil of great price, and the day of death than the day of birth.

Hebrews 13:18

Make prayers for us, for we are certain that our hearts are free from the sense of sin, desiring the right way of life in all things.