Genesis 42:23

Modern English Version

They did not know that Joseph understood them, for he spoke to them through an interpreter.

Cross References

Genesis 11:7

Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another’s speech.”

Genesis 42:22

Reuben answered them, saying, “Did I not speak to you, saying, ‘Do not sin against the boy’; and you would not listen? Therefore, his blood is now required of us.”

Genesis 42:24

He turned himself away from them and wept, but then turned back to them again and spoke with them. Then he took Simeon from them and bound him before their eyes.

Genesis 45:12

“Your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my mouth that is speaking to you.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us. We implore you in Christ’s stead: Be reconciled to God.