Genesis 42:2

And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:2

BSB
"Look," he added, "I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die."
AKJV
And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from there; that we may live, and not die.
CPDV
I have heard that wheat is being sold in Egypt. Go down and buy necessities for us, so that we may be able to live, and not be consumed by destitution."
ERV
And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.
NHEB
He said, "Look, I have heard that there is grain in Egypt. Go down there and buy some for us from there, so that we may live and not die."
SMT
Behold I heard that there is selling in Egypt: go ye there, and buy grain for us from thence; and we shall live and shall not die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:2

Commentary for Genesis 42:2

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Overview of Genesis 42:2
Summary
Jacob commands sons to buy grain
Place
Canaan
Event
Jacob sends sons to Egypt
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative