Genesis 42:32 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

We be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We are twelve brothers, all sons of the same father. One of our brothers is no longer with us, and our youngest brother is at home with our father in the land of Canaan.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The brothers are explaining to Joseph (who they don't recognize) that they have twelve brothers total - one is missing, one is back home, and the rest are standing there together.

📚 Historical Context

Joseph's brothers are speaking to him in Egypt, not knowing his true identity after he accused them of being spies. They are trying to prove they are honest men by explaining their family situation. When they say 'one is not,' they're referring to Joseph himself, whom they believe is dead after selling him into slavery years earlier.

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