Genesis 44:19

Sir, you asked us, 'Do you have a father or a brother?'

Genesis 43:7

They answered: The man kept asking about our family and us. He asked, 'Is your father still alive? Do you have another brother?' We simply answered his questions. How could we possibly know he would say, 'Bring your brother here'?

Genesis 42:7-10

Joseph recognized his brothers the moment he saw them. Even so, he acted as if he did not know them and spoke harshly to them: Where did you come from? They answered: From Canaan, to buy food.

Genesis 43:29

Joseph looked around and saw his brother Benjamin. He said: This must be the youngest brother you told me about. God bless you, my son.

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Summary

My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother?

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Genesis 42:7
Joseph recognized his brothers the moment he saw them. Even so, he acted as if he did not know them and spoke harshly to them: Where did you come from? They answered: From Canaan, to buy food.
Genesis 43:7
They answered: The man kept asking about our family and us. He asked, 'Is your father still alive? Do you have another brother?' We simply answered his questions. How could we possibly know he would say, 'Bring your brother here'?