Genesis 42:17 Meaning
And he put them all together into ward three days.
Context Explained
15Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.
16Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.
17And he put them all together into ward three days.
18And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:
19If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 25:36
Both verses highlight the theme of being imprisoned and the need for compassion.
Genesis 42:17
This verse continues the narrative of Joseph's treatment of his brothers.
Luke 22:54
Peter's denial of Jesus contrasts with Joseph's integrity in dealing with his brothers.
Source: Genesis 42:17