Genesis 42:30 meaning and explanation
“The man who is lord of the land spoke harshly to us and accused us of spying on the country.
Genesis 42:30, Berean Standard Bible
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These are the words of the ten brothers reporting back to their father Jacob in Canaan, summarizing their encounter with Egypt's governor, whom they do not recognize as Joseph. The Hebrew word rendered "lord of the land" is adon, a title of authority, and the charge of spying carried real weight at a vulnerable border during famine.
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