Genesis 44:2 And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.

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Genesis 44:2 "And put my cup, the silver cup, in the mouth of the sack of the youngest, and his money for the grain." And he did as Joseph had told [him].

2. put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth--It was a large goblet, as the original denotes, highly valued by its owner, on account of its costly material or its elegant finish and which had probably graced his table at the sumptuous entertainment of the previous day.

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Brief Summary: Joseph arranges to prevent the return of his brothers to Canaan, Judah offers himself in place of Benjamin for their father's sake.

Outline
1 Joseph's prevents his brethren
14 Judah humbly offers himself to Joseph

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