What does Genesis 42:10 mean?

Genesis 42:10 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 42:10 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.

8And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.

9And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

10And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.

11We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.

12And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

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