KJV ORIGINAL
We are all one man’s sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
We are all sons of the same father; we are honest men, and we your servants are not spies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The brothers are desperately trying to convince Joseph (whom they don't recognize) that they're telling the truth about being a family and not enemies.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph's brothers have come to Egypt to buy grain during a severe famine, but they don't recognize that the powerful Egyptian official they're speaking to is actually their brother Joseph whom they sold into slavery years earlier. Joseph is testing them by accusing them of being spies, and they're trying to prove their innocence by emphasizing their family connection.
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