Genesis 42:37

Genesis 42:37 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

37Then Reuben said to his father, “You may put both of my sons to death if I do not bring him back to you. Entrust him to my care, and I will bring him back.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

37Then Reuben spoke to his father, saying, “You may put my two sons to death if I do not bring him back to you; put him in my 42:37 Lit handcare, and I will return him to you.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

37Then Reuben spoke to his father, saying, “You may put my two sons to death if I do not bring him back to you; put him in my care, and I will return him to you.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

37Then Reuben spoke to his father, “You may put my two sons to death if I do not bring Benjamin back to you; put him in my care, and I will return him to you.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

37Then Reuben said to his father, “You may kill my two sons if I fail to bring him back to you. Put him in my care, and I will return him.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

37Then Reuben spoke to his father. He said, “You can put both of my sons to death if I don’t bring Benjamin back to you. Trust me to take care of him. I’ll bring him back.”

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