Genesis 42:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they said to him, 'No, my lord, your servants have come only to buy food.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The brothers are telling the Egyptian official (who is actually Joseph in disguise) that they've come peacefully just to purchase grain during the famine.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who was betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, has risen to a position of power in Egypt as the governor under Pharaoh. A severe famine has struck the land, forcing Joseph's brothers to travel from Canaan to Egypt in search of food, unaware that the official they are dealing with is their long-lost brother. When they appear before him, they humbly explain their purpose to avoid any misunderstanding.

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