Genesis 42:1-3 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. When Jacob found out there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are you just sitting here, staring at one another?

2. I have heard there is grain in Egypt. Now go down and buy some, so we won't starve to death.”

3. Ten of Joseph's brothers went to Egypt to buy grain.

Genesis 42