And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.
And Joseph said, 'Bring me your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for your cattle, since you have no money left.'
Joseph is offering to trade food for livestock when people run out of money during the severe famine.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had risen to a position of power in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, allowing him to prepare for a seven-year famine by storing grain. As the famine worsened, the Egyptian people exhausted their money and turned to Joseph for food, leading him to accept their livestock as payment to ensure their survival. This event demonstrates how God used Joseph's wisdom and administrative skills to preserve not only Egypt but also his own family during the crisis.
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