Discovery BoxGenesis 44:7 
Context44:7 They answered him, “Why does my lord say such things? 1 Far be it from your servants to do such a thing! 2
Genesis 44:17
Context44:17 But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do this! The man in whose hand the cup was found will become my slave, but the rest of 3 you may go back 4 to your father in peace.”
1 tn Heb “Why does my lord speak according to these words?”
2 tn Heb “according to this thing.”
3 tn The words “the rest of” have been supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.
4 tn Heb “up” (reflecting directions from their point of view – “up” to Canaan; “down” to Egypt).
