Genesis 42:12

And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:12

BSB

"No," he told them. "You have come to see if our land is vulnerable."

AKJV

And he said to them, No, but to see the nakedness of the land you are come.

CPDV

And he answered them: "It is otherwise. You have come to examine the unguarded parts of this land."

ERV

And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

NHEB

But he said to them, "No, but you have come to look for the vulnerabilities of the country."

SMT

And he will say to them, Nay, to see the naked places of the land ye came.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:12

AndhesaidH559VerbuntothemNaybuttoseeH7200VerbthenakednessH6172Noun FeminineofthelandH776Noun FeminineyearecomeH935Verb

Commentary for Genesis 42:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 42:12

Summary

Joseph repeats suspicion that brothers came as spies

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph restates spy accusation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC

Category

Narrative