Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We were twelve brothers, sons of one father. One is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in Canaan.’ New Living Translation We are twelve brothers, sons of one father. One brother is no longer with us, and the youngest is at home with our father in the land of Canaan.’ English Standard Version We are twelve brothers, sons of our father. One is no more, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.’ Berean Standard Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of one father. One is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.’ Berean Literal Bible We are two and ten brothers, sons of our father. The one is no more, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.’ King James Bible We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. New King James Version We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no more, and the youngest is with our father this day in the land of Canaan.’ New American Standard Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no longer alive, and the youngest is with our father today in the land of Canaan.’ NASB 1995 ‘We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no longer alive, and the youngest is with our father today in the land of Canaan.’ NASB 1977 ‘We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no more, and the youngest is with our father today in the land of Canaan.’ Legacy Standard Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no more, and the youngest is with our father today in the land of Canaan.’ Amplified Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no longer alive, and the youngest is with our father today in the land of Canaan.’ Berean Annotated Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of one father. One is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan (lowland). Christian Standard Bible We were twelve brothers, sons of the same father. One is no longer living, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version we are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. Contemporary English Version We come from a family of twelve brothers. The youngest is still with our father in Canaan, and the other is dead." English Revised Version we be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. GOD'S WORD® Translation We were 12 brothers, sons of the same father. One is no longer with us. The youngest brother stayed with our father in Canaan.' Good News Translation We were twelve brothers in all, sons of the same father. One brother is dead, and the youngest is still in Canaan with our father.' International Standard Version Our father has twelve sons, but one of us isn't alive anymore, and our youngest brother is with our father today back home in Canaan.' NET Bible We are from a family of twelve brothers; we are the sons of one father. One is no longer alive, and the youngest is with our father at this time in the land of Canaan.' New Heart English Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.' Webster's Bible Translation We are twelve brethren, sons of our father: one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWe are twelve brothers, sons of one father. One is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.’ World English Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no more, and the youngest is today with our father in the land of Canaan.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwe [are] twelve brothers, sons of our father, one is not, and the young one [is] today with our father in the land of Canaan. Berean Literal Bible We are two and ten brothers, sons of our father. The one is no more, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.’ Young's Literal Translation we are twelve brethren, sons of our father, the one is not, and the young one is to-day with our father in the land of Canaan. Smith's Literal Translation We are twelve brethren, sons of our father: one is not, and the little one, he with our father in the land of Canaan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWe are twelve brethren born of one father: one is not living, the youngest is with our father in the land of Chanaan. Catholic Public Domain Version We are twelve brothers conceived of one father. One is not living; the youngest is with our father in the land of Canaan.’ New American Bible We are twelve brothers, sons of the same father; but one is no more, and the youngest one is now with our father in the land of Canaan.’ New Revised Standard Version We are twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe are twelve brothers, sons of our father; and one is dead, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated We are twelve brothers, sons of our father, and one is not, and the youngest is with our father today in the land of Canaan. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917We are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. Brenton Septuagint Translation We are twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is with his father to-day in the land of Chanaan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph's Brothers Return to Canaan…31But we told him, ‘We are honest men, not spies. 32We are twelve brothers, sons of one father. One is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan.’ 33Then the man who is lord of the land said to us, ‘This is how I will know whether you are honest: Leave one brother with me, take food to relieve the hunger of your households, and go.… Cross References We are twelve brothers, sons of one father. Genesis 35:22-26 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. … Genesis 46:8-27 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. … 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. One is no more, Genesis 37:33 His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” Genesis 44:28 When one of them was gone, I said: “Surely he has been torn to pieces.” And I have not seen him since. Genesis 37:35 All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him. and the youngest is now with our father Genesis 44:20-34 And we answered, ‘We have an elderly father and a younger brother, the child of his old age. The boy’s brother is dead. He is the only one of his mother’s sons left, and his father loves him.’ / Then you told your servants, ‘Bring him down to me so that I can see him for myself.’ / So we said to my lord, ‘The boy cannot leave his father. If he were to leave, his father would die.’ … Genesis 43:8-10 And Judah said to his father Israel, “Send the boy with me, and we will go at once, so that we may live and not die—neither we, nor you, nor our children. / I will guarantee his safety. You may hold me personally responsible. If I do not bring him back and set him before you, then may I bear the guilt before you all my life. / If we had not delayed, we could have come and gone twice by now.” in the land of Canaan.’ Genesis 37:1 Now Jacob lived in the land where his father had resided, the land of Canaan. Genesis 35:6-7 So Jacob and everyone with him arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. / There Jacob built an altar, and he called that place El-bethel, because it was there that God had revealed Himself to Jacob as he fled from his brother. Genesis 50:5 my father made me swear an oath when he said, ‘I am about to die. You must bury me in the tomb that I dug for myself in the land of Canaan.’ Now let me go and bury my father, and then return.” Genesis 37:9-11 Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” / He told his father and brothers, but his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream that you have had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” / And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said. Genesis 44:19-20 My lord asked his servants, ‘Do you have a father or a brother?’ / And we answered, ‘We have an elderly father and a younger brother, the child of his old age. The boy’s brother is dead. He is the only one of his mother’s sons left, and his father loves him.’ Genesis 37:3-4 Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors. / When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. Genesis 45:1-4 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. / But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. / Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence. … Genesis 37:23-24 So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the robe of many colors he was wearing— / and they took him and threw him into the pit. Now the pit was empty, with no water in it. Treasury of Scripture We be twelve brothers, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. twelve brethren. Genesis 42:13 And they said, Thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is not. Jump to Previous Alive Canaan Dead Longer Today To-Day Twelve Young YoungestJump to Next Alive Canaan Dead Longer Today To-Day Twelve Young YoungestGenesis 42 1. Jacob sends his ten sons to buy grain in Egypt.16. They are imprisoned by Joseph as spies. 18. They are set at liberty, on condition to bring Benjamin. 21. They have remorse for Joseph. 24. Simeon is kept for a pledge. 25. They return with grain, and their money. 29. Their relation to Jacob. 36. Jacob refuses to send Benjamin. We are twelve brothers, sons of one father. This statement is made by Joseph's brothers during their encounter with him in Egypt. The mention of "twelve brothers" highlights the complete family of Jacob, also known as Israel, whose sons would become the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. This familial structure is significant in the biblical narrative, as it sets the foundation for the nation of Israel. The phrase "sons of one father" emphasizes their shared lineage and heritage, which is central to their identity and the promises given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This unity under one father also foreshadows the unity expected among the tribes of Israel. One is no more, and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Brothers of JosephThe sons of Jacob, who are recounting their family situation to the Egyptian official (Joseph, whom they do not recognize). 2. Joseph The governor of Egypt, who is testing his brothers' honesty and integrity. 3. Jacob (Israel) The father of the twelve brothers, residing in Canaan. 4. Canaan The land where Jacob and his family live, representing the Promised Land. 5. Egypt The place where Joseph has risen to power and where the brothers have come to buy grain during the famine. Teaching Points Family Dynamics and God's SovereigntyReflect on how God uses family relationships, even those fraught with tension, to fulfill His purposes. Honesty and Integrity Consider the importance of honesty in relationships, as Joseph tests his brothers' truthfulness. Reconciliation and Forgiveness Emphasize the power of forgiveness and reconciliation, as Joseph eventually forgives his brothers. Trust in God's Plan Encourage trust in God's overarching plan, even when circumstances seem dire or confusing. The Role of Testing in Spiritual Growth Discuss how God uses tests and trials to refine character and faith, as seen in the lives of Joseph and his brothers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 42:32?2. How does Genesis 42:32 reveal God's sovereignty in Joseph's family's situation? 3. What does Genesis 42:32 teach about God's provision during times of famine? 4. How can we trust God's plan when facing family challenges like in Genesis 42:32? 5. In what ways does Genesis 42:32 connect to God's promises to Abraham's descendants? 6. How can Genesis 42:32 inspire us to seek reconciliation in strained relationships? 7. How does Genesis 42:32 reflect the theme of family dynamics in the Bible? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Genesis 42:32? 9. How does Genesis 42:32 contribute to the understanding of Joseph's character development? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 42? 11. Who was Ham in the Bible? 12. Why were the Canaanites cursed with enslavement? 13. Why is there no mention of repercussions or pursuit from Laban, despite prior tensions, when Jacob meets Esau in Genesis 33? 14. What is the identity of the Kenizzites? What Does Genesis 42:32 Mean We are twelve brothers- The declaration of “twelve” recalls the complete family Jacob (Israel) actually possesses (Genesis 35:22-26). - The brothers are speaking to the Egyptian governor—unaware it is Joseph—seeking grain in a famine (Genesis 42:3-7). - Their exact number matters. Twelve symbolizes fullness and covenant purpose; later, these men will become heads of the twelve tribes (Genesis 49:28; Exodus 1:1-5). - They testify truthfully, aligning with Joseph’s earlier dreams of eleven sheaves or stars bowing to him (Genesis 37:9-10), underlining God’s unfolding plan. sons of one father - Stressing “one father” rebuts any suspicion they are spies with separate loyalties (Genesis 42:11). - Their unity under Jacob reinforces the patriarchal promise first given to Abraham and passed through Isaac to Jacob (Genesis 28:13-15; 35:11-12). - Scripture demonstrates family solidarity as a covenant vehicle; God’s blessings flow through this single household (Genesis 12:3; Romans 9:4-5). One is no more - The brothers refer to Joseph, presumed dead after they sold him (Genesis 37:31-33). - Their words expose lingering guilt and grief (Genesis 42:21-22) while fulfilling Joseph’s earlier prophecy that they would bow before him (Genesis 42:6). - God’s providence is evident: what they think is loss is actually preservation, for Joseph has been raised up to save life (Genesis 50:20). and the youngest is now with our father in the land of Canaan. - Benjamin’s absence underscores Jacob’s protective love after losing Rachel and thinking Joseph gone (Genesis 35:18-19; 42:4). - Joseph’s demand to see Benjamin (Genesis 42:15-16) will test the brothers’ repentance and bind the family together. - Canaan, the land of promise (Genesis 17:8), remains the family’s home base; though in Egypt for grain, their identity is anchored in God’s covenant land (Hebrews 11:9-10). summary Genesis 42:32 is a straightforward, truthful statement the brothers give to Joseph, yet every phrase is loaded with covenant significance. It affirms: • The completeness of Jacob’s family and God’s purpose in twelve sons. • Their shared lineage under one patriarch, tying them to the promises of Abraham. • The apparent loss of Joseph, which God has turned into deliverance. • The protective presence of Benjamin with Jacob in Canaan, keeping the line of promise intact. In a single sentence, Scripture weaves honesty, guilt, providence, and covenant hope—setting the stage for reconciliation and the preservation of God’s chosen family. Hebrew Weאֲנַ֛חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural Strong's 587: We are twelve שְׁנֵים־ (šə·nêm-) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) brothers, אַחִ֖ים (’a·ḥîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of one father. אָבִ֑ינוּ (’ā·ḇî·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 1: Father One הָאֶחָ֣ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first is no more, אֵינֶ֔נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle and the youngest וְהַקָּטֹ֥ן (wə·haq·qā·ṭōn) Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant is now הַיּ֛וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among our father אָבִ֖ינוּ (’ā·ḇî·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 1: Father in the land בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Canaan.’ כְּנָֽעַן׃ (kə·nā·‘an) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan Links Genesis 42:32 NIVGenesis 42:32 NLT Genesis 42:32 ESV Genesis 42:32 NASB Genesis 42:32 KJV Genesis 42:32 BibleApps.com Genesis 42:32 Biblia Paralela Genesis 42:32 Chinese Bible Genesis 42:32 French Bible Genesis 42:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 42:32 We are twelve brothers sons of our (Gen. 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