Genesis 42:33
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the man who is lord of the land said to us, ‘This is how I will know whether you are honest: Leave one brother with me, take food to relieve the hunger of your households, and go.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Genesis 42:33 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Then the man who is lord of the land said to us, ‘This is how I will know whether you are honest: Leave one brother with me, take food to relieve the hunger of your households, and go.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And the man, the lord of the land, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men: leave one of your brethren with me, and take grain for the famine of your houses, and go your way;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And the man, the lord of the land, saith unto us, By this I know that ye <FI>are<Fi> right men--one of your brethren leave with me, and <FI>for<Fi> the famine of your houses take ye and go,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 42:33 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 42:15And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.
- Genesis 42:19If you are honest, leave one of your brothers in custody while the rest of you go and take back grain to relieve the hunger of your households.
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