Genesis 42:30

The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.

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Other Translations for Genesis 42:30

BSB
"The man who is lord of the land spoke harshly to us and accused us of spying on the country.
AKJV
The man, who is the lord of the land, spoke roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.
CPDV
"The lord of the land spoke harshly to us, and he considered us to be scouts of the province.
ERV
The man, the lord of the land, spake roughly with us, and took us for spies of the country.
NHEB
"The man, the lord of the country, spoke harshly to us, and he put us in custody as spies of the country.
SMT
The man, the lord of the land, spake to us hard things, and he will give us for spying the land.

Commentary for Genesis 42:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 42:30
Summary
Brothers describe Egypt's ruler questioning them as foreign spies harshly
Place
Canaan
Event
Brothers describe Egyptian lord's accusations
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative