Genesis 42:19

If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:19

BSB
If you are honest, leave one of your brothers in custody while the rest of you go and take back grain to relieve the hunger of your households.
AKJV
If you be true men, let one of your brothers be bound in the house of your prison: go you, carry corn for the famine of your houses:
CPDV
If you are peaceful, let one of your brothers be bound in prison. Then you may go away and carry the grain that you have bought to your houses.
ERV
if ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in your prison house; but go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:
NHEB
If you are honest, then let one of your brothers remain confined in your prison; but you go and carry grain for the hunger of your households.
SMT
If ye true, one of your brethren shall be bound in the house of your guard, and ye yourselves go carry the selling for the famine of your houses.

Commentary for Genesis 42:19

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Overview of Genesis 42:19
Summary
Joseph offers conditional release: one brother bound, others carry food home
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph proposes modified arrangement
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative