And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.
May God Almighty cause that man to show you mercy, so he will release your other brother and Benjamin to come back with you. If I lose my children, then I lose them.
Jacob is surrendering his sons to God's will, accepting that he might lose them but trusting God to show mercy through the Egyptian ruler.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob and his sons are enduring a severe famine in Canaan, which forces them to travel to Egypt for food. During their first trip, Joseph, who is the governor of Egypt and unrecognized by his brothers, demands that they bring their youngest brother Benjamin on their next visit to prove their honesty. Jacob, fearing for his sons' safety, prays for God's mercy to ensure that all his children return safely, expressing his deep resignation if they do not.
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