Genesis 42:18
What does Genesis 42:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 42:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And on the third day Joseph said to them, Do this, if you would keep your lives: for I am a god-fearing man:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Joseph saith unto them on the third day, `This do and live; God I fear!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the third day he brought them out of prison, and said: Do as I have said, and you shall live: for I fear God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, that ye may live: I fearGod.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 5:9
Also I said, The thing that ye do is not good: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies?
- Luke 18:2
saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:
- Genesis 20:11
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
- Luke 18:4
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
- Leviticus 25:43
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.
- Nehemiah 5:15
But the former governors that were before me were chargeable unto the people, and took of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Genesis 42
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Genesis 42.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Body Image
Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and these scriptures help us to see ourselves through His eyes.
Topic
Bible Verses About God’s Calling
Explore what it means to be called by God, whether to salvation, service, or a particular purpose in life.
Topic
Bible Verses About Community
The Bible emphasizes the importance of community as a reflection of God's design for humanity and a source of strength and growth
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Feel Alone
When no one seems to see you — verses for the One who does.
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Feel Forgotten by God
When the prayers feel one-sided — verses for the quiet seasons.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Praying for Pregnancy
Verses for the long wait of trying to conceive.