Genesis 42:32

32 We were 12 brothers, sons of the same[a] father. One is no longer living, and the youngest is now[b] with our father in the land of Canaan.

Genesis 42:32 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 42:32

We [be] twelve brethren, sons of our father
All brethren by the father's side, though not by the mother's, and by one father; they had been twelve, and were so now, though they knew it not, supposing that one was dead, as is next observed: one [is] not;
is not alive, but dead; the Targum of Jonathan is,

``what is become of one we know not''
and the youngest [is] this day with our father in the land of Canaan;
see ( Genesis 42:13 ) .

Genesis 42:32 In-Context

30 "The man who is the lord of the country spoke harshly to us and accused us of spying on the country.
31 But we told him: We are honest men and not spies.
32 We were 12 brothers, sons of the same father. One is no longer living, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.
33 The man who is the lord of the country said to us, 'This is how I will know if you are honest men: Leave one brother with me, take [food to relieve] the hunger of your households, and go.
34 Bring back your youngest brother to me, and I will know that you are not spies but honest men. I will then give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the country.' "

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