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Genesis 42:23
Genesis 42:23 is verse 23 of Genesis chapter 42, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
King James Version
And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.
World English Bible
They didn’t know that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.
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Genesis 42:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible
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!”
23 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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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
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.
John 16:14He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.
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.