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Genesis 42:20

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 42

“But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.”Genesis 42:20

What Does Genesis 42:20 Mean?

Genesis 42:20 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (10)

These passages are connected to Genesis 42:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 42:34“And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the land.”Genesis 43:5“But if thou wilt not send him, we will not go down: for the man said unto us, Ye shall not see my face, except your brother be with you.”Genesis 44:23“And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.”Genesis 44:21“And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.”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.”Genesis 6:22“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.”Genesis 42:26“And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence.”Genesis 43:19“And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house,”Genesis 44:2“And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack’s mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.”John 2:5“His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”

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