Genesis 42:20

42:20 But you must bring39 your youngest brother to me. Then40 your words will be verified41 and you will not die.” They did as he said.42

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39	tn The imperfect here has an injunctive force.
40	tn After the injunctive imperfect, this imperfect with vav indicates purpose or result.
41	tn The Niphal form of the verb has the sense of “to be faithful; to be sure; to be reliable.” Joseph will test his brothers to see if their words are true.
42	tn Heb “and they did so.”