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and it happened, when we came to the lodging-place, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man`s money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight. We have brought it again in our hand.
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Honesty in Full Weight
The brothers' statement that they brought back the money "in full weight" highlights their commitment to integrity. Commentators note that in ancient times, money was often weighed rather than counted by coin. By emphasizing the full weight, they were declaring their complete honesty and their intention to make things right, providing a powerful example of acting with integrity even when afraid.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
דבשׁ debash — “honey,” from the bee, or syrup from the juice of the grape. בטנים boṭen — “pistachio nuts.” שׁקד shâqêd —…
19th Century
Anglican
The inn. —The lodging-place. (See Note on Genesis 42:27.)
Our sacks. —Hebrew, our travelling<…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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