Genesis 42:38
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King James Version (modern wording)
And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which all of you go, then shall all of you bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.
Genesis 42:38 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he only is left: if harm befall him by the way in which ye go, then will ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to Sheol.
Genesis 42:38 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But Jacob replied, “My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If any harm comes to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol in sorrow.”
Genesis 42:38 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 42:38 say?
Genesis 42:38 in modern King James wording reads: "And he said, My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if mischief befall him by the way in the which all of you go, then shall all of you bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave."
Where is Genesis 42:38 found in the Bible?
Genesis 42:38 is verse 38 of chapter 42 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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