Genesis 42:15

Good News Translation

This is how you will be tested: I swear by the name of the king that you will never leave unless your youngest brother comes here.

Cross References

Genesis 42:12

Joseph said to them, “No! You have come to find out where our country is weak.”

Genesis 42:14

“It is just as I said,” Joseph answered. “You are spies.

Genesis 42:16

One of you must go and get him. The rest of you will be kept under guard until the truth of what you say can be tested. Otherwise, as sure as the king lives, you are spies.”

Genesis 42:20

Then you must bring your youngest brother to me. This will prove that you have been telling the truth, and I will not put you to death.” They agreed to this

Genesis 42:30

“The governor of Egypt spoke harshly to us and accused us of spying against his country.

Genesis 42:34

Bring your youngest brother to me. Then I will know that you are not spies, but honest men; I will give your brother back to you, and you can stay here and trade.’”

Genesis 42:7

When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he acted as if he did not know them. He asked them harshly, “Where do you come from?” “We have come from Canaan to buy food,” they answered.

Genesis 43:3

Judah said to him, “The man sternly warned us that we would not be admitted to his presence unless we had our brother with us.

Genesis 43:5

If you are not willing, we will not go, because the man told us we would not be admitted to his presence unless our brother was with us.”

Jeremiah 5:2

Even though you claim to worship the Lord, you do not mean what you say.

Jeremiah 5:7

The Lord asked, “Why should I forgive the sins of my people? They have abandoned me and have worshiped gods that are not real. I fed my people until they were full, but they committed adultery and spent their time with prostitutes.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Honor the Lord your God, worship only him, and make your promises in his name alone.

James 5:12

Above all, my friends, do not use an oath when you make a promise. Do not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Say only “Yes” when you mean yes, and “No” when you mean no, and then you will not come under God's judgment.

1 Samuel 1:26

Hannah said to him, “Excuse me, sir. Do you remember me? I am the woman you saw standing here, praying to the Lord.

1 Samuel 17:55

When Saul saw David going out to fight Goliath, he asked Abner, the commander of his army, “Abner, whose son is he?” “I have no idea, Your Majesty,” Abner answered.

1 Samuel 20:3

But David answered, “Your father knows very well how much you like me, and he has decided not to let you know what he plans to do, because you would be deeply hurt. I swear to you by the living Lord that I am only a step away from death!”