Genesis 42:30 Meaning
The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.
Context Explained
28And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us?
29And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying,
30The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.
31And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:
32We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 26:14
Both Joseph and Jesus faced betrayal from those close to them.
Genesis 37:28
Joseph was sold into slavery, paralleling the betrayal of Jesus for silver.
Source: Genesis 42:30