Genesis 42:14-16
New King James Version
14 But Joseph said to them, “It is as I spoke to you, saying, ‘You are spies!’ 15 In this manner you shall be tested: (A)By the life of Pharaoh, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here. 16 Send one of you, and let him bring your brother; and you shall be [a]kept in prison, that your words may be tested to see whether there is any truth in you; or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies!”
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- Genesis 42:16 Lit. bound
Genesis 42:14-16
English Standard Version
14 But Joseph said to them, “It is as I said to you. You are spies. 15 By this you shall be tested: by the life of Pharaoh, you shall not go from this place unless your youngest brother comes here. 16 Send one of you, and let him bring your brother, while you remain confined, that your words may be tested, whether there is truth in you. Or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies.”
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Genesis 42:14-16
New American Standard Bible
14 Yet Joseph said to them, “It is as I said [a]to you, you are spies; 15 by this you will be tested: (A)by the life of Pharaoh, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here! 16 Send one of you and have him get your brother, while you remain confined, so that your words may be tested, whether there is (B)truth in you. But if not, by the life of Pharaoh, you are certainly spies!”
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- Genesis 42:14 Lit to you, saying
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