Genesis 42:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.”
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“They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And they have not known that Joseph understandeth, for the interpreter <FI>is<Fi> between them;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 42:23 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 45:12Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that I, Joseph, am the one speaking with you.
- John 16:13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
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