Genesis 42:15

New King James Version

In this manner you shall be tested: By the life of Pharaoh, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.

Cross References

1 Samuel 17:55

When Saul saw David going out against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this youth?” And Abner said, “As your soul lives, O king, I do not know.”

James 5:12

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment.

Jeremiah 5:7

“How shall I pardon you for this? Your children have forsaken Me And sworn by those that are not gods. When I had fed them to the full, Then they committed adultery And assembled themselves by troops in the harlots’ houses.

Jeremiah 5:2

Though they say, ‘As the Lord lives,’ Surely they swear falsely.”

1 Samuel 20:3

Then David took an oath again, and said, “Your father certainly knows that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Do not let Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved.’ But truly, as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.”

1 Samuel 1:26

And she said, “O my lord! As your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to the Lord.

Deuteronomy 6:13

You shall fear the Lord your God and serve Him, and shall take oaths in His name.

Genesis 43:3

But Judah spoke to him, saying, “The man solemnly warned us, saying, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’

Genesis 42:34

And bring your youngest brother to me; so I shall know that you are not spies, but that you are honest men. I will grant your brother to you, and you may trade in the land.’ ”

Genesis 42:30

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

Genesis 42:20

And bring your youngest brother to me; so your words will be verified, and you shall not die.” And they did so.

Genesis 42:16

Send one of you, and let him bring your brother; and you shall be kept in prison, that your words may be tested to see whether there is any truth in you; or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies!”

Genesis 42:12

But he said to them, “No, but you have come to see the nakedness of the land.”

Genesis 42:7

Joseph saw his brothers and recognized them, but he acted as a stranger to them and spoke roughly to them. Then he said to them, “Where do you come from?” And they said, “From the land of Canaan to buy food.”

Genesis 42:14

But Joseph said to them, “It is as I spoke to you, saying, ‘You are spies!’

Genesis 43:5

But if you will not send him, we will not go down; for the man said to us, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’ ”