Genesis 42:18

King James Version (KJV)

And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

Translations

Genesis 42:18 - Amplified Bible

And Joseph said to them on the third day, Do this and live! I reverence {and} fear God.

Genesis 42:18 - American Standard Version

And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live: for I fear God:

Genesis 42:18 - Bible in Basic English

And on the third day Joseph said to them, Do this, if you would keep your lives: for I am a god-fearing man:

Genesis 42:18 - Darby Bible

And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, that ye may live: I fear God.

Genesis 42:18 - English Standard Version

On the third day Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God:

Genesis 42:18 - King James Version

And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

Genesis 42:18 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y José les dijo al tercer dìa: Haced esto y viviréis, pues yo temo a Dios:

Genesis 42:18 - The Message

On the third day, Joseph spoke to them. "Do this and you’ll live. I’m a God-fearing man. If you’re as honest as you say you are, one of your brothers will stay here in jail while the rest of you take the food back to your hungry families. But you have to bring your youngest brother back to me, confirming the truth of your speech—and not one of you will die." They agreed.

Genesis 42:18 - New American Standard Bible

Now Joseph said to them on the third day, "Do this and live, for I fear God:

Genesis 42:18 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

José les dijo al tercer dìa: "Hagan esto y vivirán, pues yo temo a Dios:

Genesis 42:18 - World English Bible

Joseph said to them the third day, "Do this, and live, for I fear God.

Genesis 42:18 - Young's Living Translation

And Joseph saith unto them on the third day, `This do and live; God I fear!

Genesis 42:18 - Additional Comments

Why did Joseph act do bizarre to his brothers, and not reveal who he was? He probably was testing their hearts, looking for repentance.

Comments are closed.