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Genesis 42:9-11
International Standard Version
Genesis 42:9-11
International Standard Version
9 Furthermore, Joseph remembered the dreams that he had about them. So he accused them, “You’re spies! You’ve come here to spy on our undefended territories!”[a]
10 “No, your majesty,” they replied. “Your servants have come here to buy food. 11 We’re all sons of a common father. We’re honest men, your majesty. We’re[b] not spies!”
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- Genesis 42:9 Lit. to scout the nakedness of the land
- Genesis 42:11 Lit. Your servants are
Genesis 42:9-11
New International Version
Genesis 42:9-11
New International Version
9 Then he remembered his dreams(A) about them and said to them, “You are spies!(B) You have come to see where our land is unprotected.”(C)
10 “No, my lord,(D)” they answered. “Your servants have come to buy food.(E) 11 We are all the sons of one man. Your servants(F) are honest men,(G) not spies.(H)”
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