Genesis 42:16
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 42
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.”Genesis 42:16
What Does Genesis 42:16 Mean?
Genesis 42:16 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (5)
These passages are connected to Genesis 42:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 42:11“We are all one man’s sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.”2 Samuel 10:3“And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?”Genesis 42:15“Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.”2 Samuel 3:25“Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.”Genesis 42:9“And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.”
People & Places
Pharaoh
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