And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.
I will take care of you there, because there are still five more years of famine coming. I don't want you, your family, and everything you own to fall into poverty.
Joseph is promising to provide for his father Jacob and the entire family during the remaining years of severe famine so they won't become destitute.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers and later rose to become the second-in-command in Egypt, is reuniting with his family during a severe famine. He reveals his identity to his brothers and urges them to bring their father and households to Egypt, where he can provide for them because there are still five years of famine ahead. This event highlights God's providence in using human hardships to preserve His people and fulfill His promises.
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