As soon as it was light, the men were sent away, they with their donkeys.
Parallel translations
- WEB As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their donkeys.
- KJV As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.
- BSB At daybreak, the men were sent on their way with their donkeys.
- NKJV As soon as the morning dawned, the men were sent away, they and their donkeys.
- NLT The brothers were up at dawn and were sent on their journey with their loaded donkeys.
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Quick answer
At daybreak the brothers are sent on their way with their donkeys. The journey home begins just before the test springs.
Overview
The early departure gives the brothers a brief sense of relief and success before the cup is discovered. The simple note heightens the suspense, for the reader knows what they do not. God's providence continues to guide events toward the climax of confession and revelation.
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From the first promise that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent (3:15), through Abraham's blessing to all nations and Judah's coming ruler, Genesis sows every seed that flowers in Christ — the true offspring, the better Adam, the ram caught for Isaac.
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