Genesis 42:18

And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:18

BSB

and on the third day he said to them, "I fear God. So do this and you will live:

AKJV

And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

CPDV

Then, on the third day, he brought them out of prison, and he said: "Do as I have said, and you will live. For I fear God.

ERV

And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

NHEB

Then Joseph said to them the third day, "Do what I say, and live, for I fear God.

SMT

And Joseph will say to them in the third day, This do ye, and live, I fearing God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:18

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntothemthethirdH7992Adjective dayH3117Noun MasculineThisdoH6213VerbandliveH2421VerbforIfearH3373Adjective GodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 42:18

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

Overview of Genesis 42:18

Summary

Joseph releases brothers on third day, citing his reverence for the divine

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph shows mercy citing God-fear

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC