Genesis 42:30

The man, who is the lord of the land, spake roughly to us, and took us for spies of the country.

Cross-reference

Genesis 42:7-20 records Joseph's rough words and spy accusation — 42:30 summarizes that exact encounter.

In Genesis 42:9, Joseph actually accuses them of being spies—the accusation they later report to Jacob in 42:30.

Genesis 42:15 Historical context

In Genesis 42:15, Joseph sets the test of bringing Benjamin—the context behind the rough treatment reported in 42:30.

Genesis 41:43 Historical context

In Genesis 41:43, Joseph is made ruler over Egypt—this establishes him as the 'lord of the land' whom the brothers describe in 42:30.