And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?
And he asked them how they were doing, and said, 'Is your father well, the old man you told me about? Is he still alive?'
Joseph is asking his brothers about their father's health and whether he's still living, showing genuine concern for the family he hasn't seen in years.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers and risen to a position of power as Egypt's governor, is now secretly testing his brothers during a time of severe famine. As they return to Egypt to buy more grain, Joseph inquires about their welfare and specifically about their father, Jacob, to gauge their honesty and his own family's situation. This moment highlights the tension of family reconciliation amid past betrayals and divine providence.
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