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Genesis 42:14-16
Living Bible
Genesis 42:14-16
Living Bible
14 “So?” Joseph asked. “What does that prove?[a] You are spies. 15 This is the way I will test your story: I swear by the life of Pharaoh that you are not going to leave Egypt until this youngest brother comes here. 16 One of you go and get your brother! I’ll keep the rest of you here, bound in prison. Then we’ll find out whether your story is true or not. If it turns out that you don’t have a younger brother, then I’ll know you are spies.”
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- Genesis 42:14 What does that prove? literally, “It is as I said: you are spies.”
Genesis 42:14-16
New International Version
Genesis 42:14-16
New International Version
14 Joseph said to them, “It is just as I told you: You are spies!(A) 15 And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives,(B) you will not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.(C) 16 Send one of your number to get your brother;(D) the rest of you will be kept in prison,(E) so that your words may be tested to see if you are telling the truth.(F) If you are not, then as surely as Pharaoh lives, you are spies!(G)”
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