For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.
The truth is, I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I haven't done anything wrong that would deserve being thrown into this prison.
Joseph is telling the chief cupbearer that he's innocent - he was wrongfully taken from his homeland and wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph had been sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt and was later imprisoned after being falsely accused by his master's wife of a crime he did not commit. While in prison, he shared this statement with Pharaoh's officials as he interpreted their dreams, pleading for his own release and emphasizing his innocence. This reflects the historical realities of ancient Egyptian society and the vulnerable position of the Hebrews as outsiders facing injustice.
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