Genesis 44:2

Authorized King James Version

And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

גְּבִ֣יעַ

H1375

cup

a goblet; by analogy, the calyx of a flower

גְּבִ֣יעַ

H1375

cup

a goblet; by analogy, the calyx of a flower

כֶּ֣סֶף

H3701

money

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

תָּשִׂים֙

H7760

And put

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

בְּפִי֙

H6310

mouth

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

אַמְתַּ֣חַת

H572

in the sack's

properly, something expansive, i.e., a bag

הַקָּטֹ֔ן

H6996

of the youngest

abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)

וְאֵ֖ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#10

כֶּ֣סֶף

H3701

money

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#11

שִׁבְר֑וֹ

H7668

and his corn

grain (as if broken into kernels)

#12

וַיַּ֕עַשׂ

H6213

And he did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#13

כִּדְבַ֥ר

H1697

according to the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#14

יוֹסֵ֖ף

H3130

that Joseph

joseph, the name of seven israelites

#15

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#16

דִּבֵּֽר׃

H1696

had spoken

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

Analysis

The creation and providence theme here intersects with the broader canonical witness to God's character and purposes. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern narrative literature addressing origins and identity shapes this text's meaning. The development from creation to divine election established God's sovereign care over history Understanding a worldview where divine beings actively governed natural and historical processes helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the creation and providence theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Genesis chapter 44 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding creation and providence as presented in this verse, particularly in light of contemporary challenges facing the church and individual believers?

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