Genesis 44:22

Genesis 44:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22And we said to my lord, ‘The boy cannot leave his father; if he leaves him, his father will die.’

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

22But we said to my lord, ‘The boy cannot leave his father, for if he should leave his father, 44:22 Lit he wouldhis father would die.’

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

22But we said to my lord, ‘The lad cannot leave his father, for if he should leave his father, his father would die.’

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

22But we said to my lord, ‘The 44:22 The Hebrew word for “young man” does not indicate extreme youth. Benjamin was about thirty-three years old at this time.young man cannot leave his father, for if he should leave his father, his father would die.’

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

22So we said to my lord, ‘The boy cannot leave his father. If he were to leave, his father would die.’

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

22We said to you, ‘The boy can’t leave his father. If he does, his father will die.’

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