Genesis 42:14

“And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:”

"And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:" - Genesis 42:14
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What does Genesis 42:14 mean?

Genesis 42:14 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies." This verse comes from a pivotal moment in the story of Joseph and his brothers in the book of Genesis. To truly understand the meaning…

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Unmasking Hidden Truths: Lessons from Joseph's Encounter

The story of Joseph and his brothers unfolds like an epic narrative filled with tension, betrayal, and ultimately reconciliation. In Genesis 42:14, we encounter a moment where Joseph, who has risen to power in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his own brothers, confronts…

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A Prayer for Discernment and Integrity in Times of Trial

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. We reflect upon the poignant words spoken by Joseph to his brothers in Genesis 42:14, where he said, "That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies." Lord…

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Genesis 42:14 - "And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:"
Genesis 42:29
Genesis 24-42
Genesis 42:1-2
Genesis 42:26 - "And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence."
Genesis 42:8 - "And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him."
Genesis 36:42 - "Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,"
Genesis 42:17 - "And he put them all together into ward three days."
Genesis 42:3 - "¶ And Joseph's ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt."
Genesis 42:31 - "And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:"
Genesis 42:23 - "And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter."
Genesis 41:41-42 focus on signet ring
Genesis 42:12 - "And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come."
Genesis 42:11 - "We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies."
Genesis 42:5 - "And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan."
Genesis 42:30 - "The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country."
Genesis 42:18 - "And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:"
Genesis 42:10 - "And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come."
"And they laded their asses with the corn, and departed thence." - Genesis 42:26
Mark 14:42 - "Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand."
Numbers 14:42 - "Go not up, for the LORD is not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies."
Genesis 30:42 - "But when the cattle were feeble, he put them not in: so the feebler were Laban's, and the stronger Jacob's."
Genesis 42:32 - "We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan."
"Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar," - Genesis 36:42
Job 42:14 - "And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Keren-happuch."
1 Samuel 14:42 - "And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken."
"And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him." - Genesis 42:8
Genesis 42:4 - "But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him."
Genesis 42:29 - "¶ And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying,"