Genesis 42:11

We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 42:11

BSB
We are all sons of one man. Your servants are honest men, not spies."
AKJV
We are all one man's sons; we are true men, your servants are no spies.
CPDV
We are all sons of one man. We have come in peace, nor do any of your subjects devise evil."
ERV
We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.
NHEB
We are all sons of one man. We are honest men. Your servants are not spies."
SMT
We all one man's sons; we true; we thy servants were not spying.

Commentary for Genesis 42:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 42:11
Summary
Brothers claim family legitimacy and deny espionage activities
Place
Egypt
Event
Brothers affirm shared parentage
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative