Genesis 42:23

And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 42:23

BSB
They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
AKJV
And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spoke to them by an interpreter.
CPDV
But they did not know that Joseph understood, because he was speaking to them through an interpreter.
ERV
And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.
NHEB
Now they did not know that Joseph could understand them, since he was speaking through an interpreter.
SMT
And they will not know that Joseph heard them, for an interpreter between them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 42:23

AndtheyknewH3045VerbnotthatJosephH3130Proper Name MasculineunderstoodH8085themforhespakeuntothembyaninterpreterH3887Verb

Commentary for Genesis 42:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 42:23
Summary
Brothers unaware Joseph understands them; he speaks through interpreter
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph's understanding concealed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative