KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph is telling the chief cupbearer that he's innocent - he was wrongfully taken from his homeland and wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph is speaking to Pharaoh's chief cupbearer while they're both imprisoned together. Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers and taken to Egypt, where he was later falsely accused by Potiphar's wife and thrown into prison. He's hoping the cupbearer will remember him favorably when released and help secure his freedom.
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