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Genesis 42:7-10

7 As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a stranger and spoke harshly to them. “Where do you come from?” he asked.
“From the land of Canaan,” they replied, “to buy food.”

8 Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him.

9 Then he remembered his dreams about them and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see where our land is unprotected.”

10 “No, my lord,” they answered. “Your servants have come to buy food.

Cross References for Genesis 42:7-10

Job 19:3 - Ten times now you have reproached me; shamelessly you attack me. Click to read the verse Job 19:3 Click to read the verse Job 19:3

Genesis 42:30 - “The man who is lord over the land spoke harshly to us and treated us as though we were spying ... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:30 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:30

Genesis 42:14-17 - Joseph said to them, “It is just as I told you: You are spies! Click to read the verse Genesis 42:14-17 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:14-17

Matthew 15:23-26 - Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for sh... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:23-26 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:23-26

Genesis 42:19-20 - If you are honest men, let one of your brothers stay here in prison, while the rest of you go a... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:19-20 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:19-20

Genesis 42:9-12 - Then he remembered his dreams about them and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:9-12 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:9-12

Genesis 42:15 - And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you will not leave this place u... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:15

Proverbs 18:23 - A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:23

Luke 24:28 - As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. Click to read the verse Luke 24:28 Click to read the verse Luke 24:28

1 Samuel 20:10 - David asked, “Who will tell me if your father answers you harshly?” Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:10

1 Kings 12:13 - The king answered the people harshly. Rejecting the advice given him by the elders, Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:13

Matthew 15:23 - Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for sh... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:23

2 Chronicles 10:13 - The king answered them harshly. Rejecting the advice of the elders, Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 10:13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 10:13