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Genesis 42:23

Joseph

21 Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”

22 And Reuben responded, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!”

They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.

24 And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.

25 Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out,

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BSB
They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
KJV
And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.
WEB
They didn’t know that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.
ASV
And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.
DARBY
And they did not know that Joseph understood, for the interpreter was between them.
BLB
And they did not know that Joseph was listening, for the interpreter was between them.
ÅB
Men de visste ikke at Josef forsto det; for han brukte tolk når han talte med dem.
OTB
De var uvitende om at Josef kunne forstå dem, siden han brukte en tolk.
B1930
Men de visste ikke at Josef forstod det; for han brukte tolk når han talte med dem.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    Therefore 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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  • John 16:13–14

    However, 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.

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