And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us?
He said to his brothers, 'My money has been returned—look, it's right here in my sack!' Their hearts sank and they became afraid, saying to each other, 'What has God done to us?'
The brothers discovered their money had mysteriously been returned in their grain sacks, which terrified them because they feared God was punishing them.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Joseph's brothers were returning from Egypt after buying grain during a severe famine. Joseph, who they didn't recognize as their brother they had sold into slavery years earlier, had secretly ordered his servants to return their payment money in their sacks. The brothers were already guilt-ridden about their past treatment of Joseph and saw this strange occurrence as divine judgment.
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