And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:
And they said to him, 'Why does our master say such things? God forbid that we, your servants, would ever do something like this!'
The brothers are shocked and offended that they're being accused of stealing, strongly denying they would ever do such a thing.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical story of Joseph, his brothers had traveled to Egypt during a severe famine to buy grain, not knowing that Joseph was the high official they were dealing with. When Joseph's steward accused them of stealing a silver cup that had been planted in their belongings, they responded with shock and denial, insisting they were honest men. This event reflects their growing character and reverence for God, as they had previously returned money found in their sacks, showing their commitment to integrity.
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