Genesis 42:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest possibly mischief befall him.
Genesis 42:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure harm befall him.
Genesis 42:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But Jacob did not send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, “I am afraid that harm might befall him.”
Genesis 42:4 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 42:4 say?
Genesis 42:4 in modern King James wording reads: "But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest possibly mischief befall him."
Where is Genesis 42:4 found in the Bible?
Genesis 42:4 is verse 4 of chapter 42 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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