Genesis 42:32 asv — we are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Can…

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"we are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. "

— Genesis 42:32, American Standard Version

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Genesis 42 — Context

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And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that had befallen them, saying,

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The man, the lord of the land, spake roughly with us, and took us for spies of the country.

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And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:

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we are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.

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And the man, the lord of the land, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men: leave one of your brethren with me, and take grain for the famine of your houses, and go your way;

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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 traffic in the land.

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And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man’s bundle of money was in his sack: and when they and their father saw their bundles of money, they were afraid.

Genesis 42:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 42:32 say?
Genesis 42:32 in the American Standard Version reads: “we are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. ”
Where is Genesis 42:32 in the Bible?
Genesis 42:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 42, verse 32.
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 42:32.
What translation should I read Genesis 42:32 in?
Genesis 42:32 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 42:32?
Genesis 42:32 reads (ASV): “we are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. ” 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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