Genesis 44:6-7

44:6 When the man ¹  overtook them, he spoke these words to them. 44:7 They answered him, “Why does my lord say such things? ²  Far be it from your servants to do such a thing! ³ 

[44:6]  ¹ tn Heb “and he”; the referent (the man who was in charge of Joseph’s household) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[44:7]  ² tn Heb “Why does my lord speak according to these words?”

[44:7]  ³ tn Heb “according to this thing.”