Genesis 44:17

God's Word

But Joseph said, “I would never think of doing that! Only the man who had the cup will be my slave. The rest of you can go back to your father in peace.”

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

It would be unthinkable for you to do such a thing, to treat the innocent and the guilty alike and to kill the innocent with the guilty. That would be unthinkable! Won’t the judge of the whole earth do what is fair?”

Genesis 26:29

that you will not harm us, since we have not touched you. We have done only good to you and let you go in peace. Now you are blessed by the Lord.”

Genesis 42:18

On the third day Joseph said to them, “Do this, and you will live. I, too, fear God.

Genesis 44:10

“I agree,” he said. “We’ll do what you’ve said. The man who has the cup will be my slave, and the rest of you can go free.”

Genesis 44:16

“Sir, what can we say to you?” Judah asked. “How else can we explain it? How can we prove we’re innocent? God has uncovered our guilt. Now all of us are your slaves, including the one who had the cup.”

Genesis 44:18

Then Judah went up to Joseph and said, “Please, sir, let me speak openly with you. Don’t be angry with me, although you are equal to Pharaoh.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke to them. The rock of Israel told me, ‘The one who rules humans with justice rules with the fear of God.

Psalm 75:2

When I choose the right time, I will judge fairly.

Proverbs 17:15

Whoever approves of wicked people and whoever condemns righteous people is disgusting to the Lord.