Genesis 42:23

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Joseph was using an interpreter to talk to his brothers, so the brothers did not know that he understood their language. He heard and understood everything they said, and that made him want to cry. So he turned away and left the room. When he came back, he took one of the brothers, Simeon, and tied him up while the others watched.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we have been sent to speak for Christ. It is like God is calling to people through us. We speak for Christ when we beg you to be at peace with God.

Genesis 11:7

Let’s go down and confuse their language. Then they will not understand each other.”

Genesis 42:22

Then Reuben said to them, “I told you not to do anything bad to that boy, but you refused to listen to me. Now we are being punished for his death.”

Genesis 45:12

“Surely you can see that I really am Joseph. Even my brother Benjamin knows it is me, your brother, talking to you.