Genesis 42:15

“Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.”

"Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither." - Genesis 42:15
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What does Genesis 42:15 mean?

The bible verse Genesis 42:15 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither." This verse is part of the story of Joseph and his brothers, which is an important and…

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The Test of Faith: Understanding Trials Through the Lens of Genesis 42:15

In the midst of trials and testing, God's hand often guides us to a deeper faith. Genesis 42:15 presents a pivotal moment in the life of Joseph and his brothers, revealing profound lessons pertinent to our walk with God. The verse states: "Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life…

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A Prayer for Guidance in Times of Testing

O Sovereign Lord, In Your divine presence, we bow our heads in humility and reverence, acknowledging Your sovereign will and wisdom in our lives. We come before You today reflecting on the words spoken in Genesis 42:15, where it is written, "Hereby ye shall be proved: By the…

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Genesis 42:15 - "Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither."
Genesis 42:29
Genesis 24-42
Genesis 42:1-2
Joshua 15:42 - "Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,"
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:"
"Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan," - Joshua 15:42
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."
1 Corinthians 15:42 - "So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:"
Mark 15:42 - "¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,"
Genesis 42:11 - "We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies."
Genesis 42:14 - "And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are 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
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
"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."