Genesis 44:7

New International Version

But they said to him, “Why does my lord say such things? Far be it from your servants to do anything like that!

Cross References

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

2 Kings 8:13

Hazael said, “How could your servant, a mere dog, accomplish such a feat?” “The Lord has shown me that you will become king of Aram,” answered Elisha.

2 Samuel 20:20

“Far be it from me!” Joab replied, “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!

Genesis 35:22

While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard of it. Jacob had twelve sons:

Genesis 44:6

When he caught up with them, he repeated these words to them.

Genesis 44:8

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