KJV ORIGINAL
And the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I saw him not since:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
One of my sons left me, and I said, 'He must have been torn apart by wild animals,' and I haven't seen him since.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is expressing his grief over losing Joseph, believing his beloved son was killed by wild animals years ago.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob is speaking to his sons about Joseph, whom he believes died long ago when the brothers showed him Joseph's bloodied coat. In reality, the brothers had sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt, but Jacob never learned the truth. This conversation happens when Jacob's sons have returned from Egypt with news that the Egyptian governor (actually Joseph in disguise) is demanding to see Benjamin.
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