Genesis 42:23 cpdv — But they did not know that Joseph understood, because he was speaking to them through an interpreter.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But they did not know that Joseph understood, because he was speaking to them through an interpreter. "

— Genesis 42:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 42 — Context

20

And bring your youngest brother to me, so that I may be able to test your words, and you may not die.” They did as he had said,

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and they spoke to one another: “We deserve to suffer these things, because we have sinned against our brother, seeing the anguish of his soul, when he begged us and we would not listen. For that reason, this tribulation has come upon us.”

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And Reuben, one of them, said: “Did not I say to you, ‘Do not sin against the boy,’ and you would not listen to me? See, his blood is exacted.”

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But they did not know that Joseph understood, because he was speaking to them through an interpreter.

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And he turned himself away briefly and wept. And returning, he spoke to them.

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And taking Simeon, and binding him in their presence, he ordered his ministers to fill their sacks with wheat, and to replace each one’s money in their sacks, and to give them, in addition, provisions for the way. And they did so.

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Then, having loaded their donkeys with the grain, they set out.

Genesis 42:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 42:23 say?
Genesis 42:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But they did not know that Joseph understood, because he was speaking to them through an interpreter. ”
Where is Genesis 42:23 in the Bible?
Genesis 42:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 23.
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 42:23.
What translation should I read Genesis 42:23 in?
Genesis 42:23 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 42:23?
Genesis 42:23 reads (CPDV): “But they did not know that Joseph understood, because he was speaking to them through an interpreter. ” 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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