unfoldingWord_en_tn/gen/44/06.md

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  • Why does my lord speak such words as these - The brothers refer to the steward as "my lord." This is a formal way of speaking to someone with greater authority. Alternate translation: "Why are you saying this, my lord?"
  • Far be it from your servants that they would do such a thing - The brothers refer to themselves as "your servants" and "they." This is a formal way of speaking to someone with greater authority. Alternate translation: "We would never do such a thing."