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806 B
806 B
The men were afraid
"Joseph's brothers were afraid"
they were brought to Joseph's house
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "they were going into Joseph's house" or "the steward was taking them into Joseph's house" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
It is because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time we were brought in
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The steward is bringing us into the house because of the money that someone put back in our sacks" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
that he may seek an opportunity against us. He might arrest us
This can be translated as a new sentence. Alternate translation: "He is waiting for the opportunity to accuse us, so that he might arrest us"