Genesis 44:7 meaning and explanation

“Why does my lord say these things?” they asked. “Your servants could not possibly do such a thing.

Genesis 44:7, Berean Standard Bible

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These are the brothers' words to Joseph's steward, who has just accused them of stealing the silver cup. They protest their innocence, and their argument is reasonable: they had already returned the silver found in their sacks on the first trip, so stealing from Joseph's house makes no sense.

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