What does Genesis 44:12 mean?

Genesis 44:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 44:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.

10And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.

11Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.

12And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.

13Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.

14And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.

faithgracehope