Genesis 42:20
What does Genesis 42:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 42:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and your young brother ye bring unto me, and your words are established, and ye die not;' and they do so.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and bring your youngest brother to me, in order that your words be verified, and that ye may not die. And they did so.
Context
v.19if ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in your prison-house; but go ye, carry grain for the famine of your houses:
v.20This passage
v.21And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 42:34
and bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffic in the land.
- John 2:5
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
- Genesis 6:22
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
- Genesis 42:15
hereby ye shall be proved: by the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.
- Genesis 43:19
And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they spake unto him at the door of the house,
- Genesis 42:26
And they laded their asses with their grain, and departed thence.
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.