Genesis 42:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“No sir,” they replied. “We're your servants, and we have only come to buy grain.

Cross References

Genesis 27:29

Nations will be your servants and bow down to you. You will rule over your brothers, and they will kneel at your feet. Anyone who curses you will be cursed; anyone who blesses you will be blessed.”

Genesis 27:37

“My son,” Isaac answered, “I have made Jacob the ruler over you and your brothers, and all of you will be his servants. I have also promised him all the grain and grapes that he needs. There's nothing left that I can do for you.”

Genesis 37:8

His brothers asked, “Do you really think you are going to be king and rule over us?” Now they hated Joseph more than ever because of what he had said about his dream.

Genesis 42:11

We're honest men, and we come from the same family—we're not spies.”

Genesis 44:9

If you find that one of us has the cup, then kill him, and the rest of us will become your slaves.”

1 Kings 18:7

As Obadiah was walking along, he met Elijah. Obadiah recognized him, bowed down, and asked, “Elijah, is it really you?”

1 Samuel 26:17

Saul could tell it was David's voice, and he called out, “David, my son! Is that you?” “Yes it is, Your Majesty.