Genesis 44:5 · KJV
"Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing."
King James Version
What does Genesis 44:5 mean? →Passage Context
3As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.
4And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?
5Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.
6And he overtook them, and he spake unto them these same words.
7And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:
Reflection Questions
1
How do I respond when accused of wrongdoing?
2
What does it mean for me to confront my past mistakes?
3
When have I felt the weight of guilt or shame?
Life Application
faith
Acknowledge your past mistakes and seek forgiveness, both from God and others.
relationships
Be honest with others about your shortcomings to foster deeper connections.
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