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Genesis 42:20

Context
42:20 But you must bring 1  your youngest brother to me. Then 2  your words will be verified 3  and you will not die.” They did as he said. 4 

1 tn The imperfect here has an injunctive force.

2 tn After the injunctive imperfect, this imperfect with vav indicates purpose or result.

3 tn The Niphal form of the verb has the sense of “to be faithful; to be sure; to be reliable.” Joseph will test his brothers to see if their words are true.

4 tn Heb “and they did so.”



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