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.”