Genesis 42:21

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

Genesis 42:21 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

Genesis 42:21 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”

Genesis 42:21 (BSB)

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What does Genesis 42:21 say?

Genesis 42:21 in modern King James wording reads: "And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us."

Where is Genesis 42:21 found in the Bible?

Genesis 42:21 is verse 21 of chapter 42 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.

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