KJV ORIGINAL
And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the land.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And bring your youngest brother to me. Then I will know that you are not spies, but honest men. I will give you back your brother, and you will be free to trade in this land.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Egyptian official (Joseph in disguise) is telling his brothers they must bring Benjamin to prove their honesty and get Simeon back.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during a severe famine when Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph, now a powerful Egyptian official, recognized his brothers but they didn't recognize him. He had accused them of being spies and kept Simeon as a prisoner while demanding they bring their youngest brother Benjamin to prove their story.
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