Genesis 44:7 Hebrew Word Analysis

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they said unto him, Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they said to him, Why does my lord say such words as these? far be it from your servants to do such a thing:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And they said to him, Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from thy servants to do such a thing!

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And they said to him, Why saith my lord these words? Far be it from us that thy servants should do according to this thing:

World English Bible (WEB)

They said to him, "Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants that they should do such a thing!

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and they say unto him, `Why doth my lord speak according to these words? far be it from thy servants to do according to this word;