Genesis 42:10

And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:10

BSB
"Not so, my lord," they replied. "Your servants have come to buy food.
AKJV
And they said to him, No, my lord, but to buy food are your servants come.
CPDV
And they said: "It is not so, my lord. But your servants have arrived in order to buy food.
ERV
And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.
NHEB
But they said to him, "No, my lord, but your servants have come to buy food.
SMT
And they will say to him, Nay my lord, and thy servants came to buy food.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:10

AndtheysaidH559VerbuntohimNaymylordH113Noun MasculinebuttobuyH7666VerbfoodH400Noun MasculinearethyservantsH5650Noun MasculinecomeH935Verb

Commentary for Genesis 42:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 42:10
Summary
Brothers deny spy charges, explain they came for provisions
Place
Egypt
Event
Brothers defend themselves against accusation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative