And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
God sent me ahead of you to make sure your family line continues on the earth, and to save your lives through a great rescue.
Joseph is telling his brothers that God used even their betrayal of him to position him where he could save their entire family from famine.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually rose to a position of great authority in Egypt as Pharaoh's second-in-command. Years later, a severe famine struck the region, forcing Joseph's family in Canaan to seek help, and he used his influence to provide for them and ensure their survival. This event highlights God's overarching plan to preserve the descendants of Israel through Joseph's trials and triumphs.
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