Genesis 42:23 - "They did not know that Joseph understood them, for there was an interpreter between them."

I suppose that most of us have had occasion to visit the United Nations assembly building, or, at least, are familiar with the idea of the convention. All of the representative nations send delegates, who present their countries’ opinions and, sometimes, requests, to the general assembly.

Now, obviously, there are very few people in the world who are sufficiently gifted in languages to be able to understand more than one language other than their own native tongue. So, it is reasonable to recognize that there must be persons who will translate into other languages. If you and I were to hear a Russian speak, it is very likely that we would be totally unable to understand him. But a …