Genesis 44:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And your servant, my father, said to us, 'You know that my wife gave me two sons:'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Judah is telling the Egyptian ruler (Joseph in disguise) that their father Jacob spoke about his beloved wife Rachel, who had given him two sons.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Judah's emotional plea to Joseph (whom he doesn't recognize) to release Benjamin. Jacob is referring to his wife Rachel, who died giving birth to Benjamin and was the mother of both Joseph and Benjamin. Jacob had other sons through other wives, but Rachel was his most beloved wife.

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