Genesis 42:31
What does Genesis 42:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 42:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:
KJV
King James Version · 1611And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And we said to him, We are true men, we have no evil designs;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and we say unto him, We <FI>are<Fi> right men, we have not been spies,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And we answered him: We are peaceable men, and we mean no plot.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And we said to him, We are honest; we are not spies:
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 42:11
We are all one man’s sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.
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