Genesis 44:6-7

Context

44:6 When the man¹ 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] ¹tn 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] ²tn Heb “Why does my lord speak according to these words?”

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