Genesis 42:20

“But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Genesis 42:20

But bring your yongest brother vnto mee, so shall your wordes be verified, and yee shall not die: and they did so.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

and bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die. And they did so."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And come back to me with your youngest brother, so that your words may be seen to be true, and you will not be put to death. This is what you are to do.
- Basic English Bible

Then bring your youngest brother to me so that your words can be verified, that you may not die." And to this they consented.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

and bring your youngest brother to me, in order that your words be verified, and that ye may not die. And they did so.
- Darby Bible

And bring your youngest brother to me, that I may find your words to be true, and you may not die. They did as he had said.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

and bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
- English Revised Version

Bring your youngest brother to me; so will your words be verified, and you won't die." They did so.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Genesis 42:20

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 42:20


42:21 We are very guilty concerning our brother - We do not read that they said this during their three days imprisonment; but now when the matter was come to some issue, and they saw themselves still embarrassed, they began to relent. Perhaps Joseph's mention of the fear of God, put them upon consideration, and extorted this reflexion.


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