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Genesis 42:23
They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
Genesis 42:23 · Berean Standard Bible
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Genesis 42:23 in other translations
And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.
They didn’t know that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.
They did not know that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.
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In context
20 Then bring your youngest brother to me so that your words can be verified, that you may not die.” And to this they consented.
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,
26 and they loaded the grain on their donkeys and departed.
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