Genesis 42:24

Genesis 42:24 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24He turned away from them and began to weep, but then came back and spoke to them again. He had Simeon taken from them and bound before their eyes.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

24Then he turned away from them and wept. But when he returned to them and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and bound him before their eyes.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

24He turned away from them and wept. But when he returned to them and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and bound him before their eyes.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

24He turned away from his brothers and [left the room and] wept; then he returned and talked with them, and took Simeon from them and bound him in front of them [to be kept as a hostage in Egypt].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

24And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

24Joseph turned away from his brothers and began to weep. Then he came back and spoke to them again. He had Simeon taken and tied up right there in front of them.

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