Then they hurried, and each man took his sack down to the ground, and each man opened his sack.
Parallel translations
- KJV Then they speedily took down every man his sack to the ground, and opened every man his sack.
- BSB So each one quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.
- NKJV Then each man speedily let down his sack to the ground, and each opened his sack.
- NASB Then they hurried, each man lowered his sack to the ground, and each man opened his sack.
- NLT They all quickly took their sacks from the backs of their donkeys and opened them.
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Quick answer
Confident of acquittal, each brother quickly lowers and opens his own sack. Their eagerness underscores their belief in their innocence.
Overview
The brothers hasten to cooperate, certain the search will clear them all. Their readiness reflects clear consciences regarding the present charge. The dramatic tension builds as the inspection proceeds toward its devastating discovery.
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