Genesis 42:20 nasb — and bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die." And they did so.

NASB

"and bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die." And they did so."

— Genesis 42:20, NASB

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Genesis 42 — Context

17

So he put them all together in prison for three days.

18

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

19

if you are honest men, let one of your brothers be confined in your prison; but as for the rest of you, go, carry grain for the famine of your households,

20

and bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die." And they did so.

21

Then they said to one another, "Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw the distress of his soul when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us."

22

Reuben answered them, saying, "Did I not tell you, 'Do not sin against the boy'; and you would not listen? Now comes the reckoning for his blood."

23

They did not know, however, that Joseph understood, for there was an interpreter between them.

Genesis 42:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 42:20 say?
Genesis 42:20 in the NASB reads: “and bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die." And they did so.”
Where is Genesis 42:20 in the Bible?
Genesis 42:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 20.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 42:20.
What translation should I read Genesis 42:20 in?
Genesis 42:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 42:20?
Genesis 42:20 reads (NASB): “and bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die." And they did so.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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