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HOLY BIBLE
BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 44
1Then Joseph instructed the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man's money in the mouth of his sack.
2And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, along with the money for his grain. And he did as Joseph instructed.
3As soon as morning dawned, the men and their donkeys were sent off.
4They had not gone far from the city when Joseph said to his steward, Go after these men at once; and when you overtake them, say to them, Why have you repaid evil for good?
5Doesn't my lord drink from this cup and use it for divination? It is a wicked thing you have done.
6So he overtook them and spoke these same words to them.
7They answered him, Why does my lord say such things? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing.
8Look, the money that we found in our sacks' mouths we brought back to you from the land of Canaan. Why then would we steal silver or gold from your lord's house?
9With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die; the rest of us will be your lord's slaves.
10He replied, Now let it be according to your words. But only he with whom it is found shall become my servant; the rest of you will go free.
11So each man quickly lowered his sack to the ground and opened it.
12So the man searched. He began with the eldest and finished with the youngest; and the cup was found in Benjamin's sack.
13They all rent their clothes, then loaded their donkeys again and returned to the city.
14So Judah and his brethren came back to Joseph's house, for he was still there; and they fell before him on the ground.
15Then Joseph said to them, What deed is this that you have done? Do you not know that a man such as I can divine?
16And Judah said, What shall we say to my lord? How can we plead? How can we clear ourselves? God has found out the iniquity of your servants. We are now my lord's servants, both we and the one with whom the cup was found.
17But Joseph said, Far be it from me that I should do so. The man in whose hand the cup was found will become my servant, the rest of you may go back to your father in peace.
18Then Judah approached him and said, My lord, please let your servant speak a word with you, and do not be angry with your servant, for you are like Pharaoh himself.
19My lord asked his servants, Do you have a father or a brother?
20And we answered my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a young brother, a child of his old age. His brother is dead and he alone is left of his mother's children, and his father loves him.
21Then you told your servants, Bring him down to me so that I may see him.
22And we said to my lord, The boy cannot leave his father, for if he leaves his father, his father would die
23But you said to your servants, Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, do not let me see your faces.
24When we returned to your servant my father, we told him the words of my lord.
25Then our father said, Go again and buy us a little food.
26But we replied, We cannot go down there. If our youngest brother is with us, then will we go down; for we may not see the man's face unless our youngest brother is with us.
27Then your servant my father said to us, You know that my wife bore me two sons.
28The first disappeared, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces. I have not seen him since.
29And if you take this one from me too, and mischief befalls him, you will send my gray hairs down to Sheol in sorrow.
30So now when I come to your servant my father, and the boy is not with us; since his very life is bound up in the boy's life,
31When he sees that the boy is not with us, he will die. So your servants will bring down the gray hairs of your servant our father with sorrow to Sheol.
32For your servant became surety for the boy to my father, saying, If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the blame before my father for ever.
33So now, please let your servant remain as a slave to my lord instead of the boy, and let him go back with his brethren.
34For how can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? I could not bear to see the misery that would come upon my father.
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- 1 Corinthians 13:4
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- St. Basil the Great – Hexaemeron (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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