Genesis 42:32 bbe — We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is dead, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.

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"We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is dead, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan."

— Genesis 42:32, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 42 — Context

29

So when they came to Jacob their father, in the land of Canaan, they gave him an account of all their experiences, saying,

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The man who is the ruler of the country was rough with us and put us in prison, saying that we had come with a secret evil purpose.

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And we said to him, We are true men, we have no evil designs;

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We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is dead, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.

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And the ruler of the land said, In this way I may be certain that you are true men; let one of you be kept here with me, while you go and take grain for the needs of your families;

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And come back to me with your youngest brother: then I will be certain that you are true men, and I will give your brother back to you and let you do trade in the land.

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And when they took the grain out of their bags, it was seen that every man's parcel of money was in his bag; and when they and their father saw the money, they were full of fear.

Genesis 42:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 42:32 say?
Genesis 42:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is dead, and the youngest is now 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 (BBE): “We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is dead, and the youngest is now 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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