Genesis 42:16

The Passion Translation

One of you must go and bring me your brother, while the rest of you will remain here in confinement. This way I will test your words to see if the story you have told me is true. If not, as surely as Pharaoh lives, you are spies!”

Cross References

Genesis 42:11

We, your servants, are honest men; we’d never think of spying! We’re blood brothers, sons of one father.”

Genesis 42:30

“The governor of Egypt spoke harshly to us and accused us of being spies.

Joshua 2:1

Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent out two spies from their camp at Acacia. He told them, “Go and explore the land of Canaan, especially Jericho.” They went and arrived at Jericho and entered the house of Rahab the prostitute and lodged there.