KJV ORIGINAL
And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Bring your father and your families, and come to me. I will give you the best of what Egypt has to offer, and you will enjoy the richest food of the land.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph is inviting his family to move to Egypt where he promises they will have the very best living conditions and abundant provision.
📚 Historical Context
This is Joseph speaking to his brothers after revealing his identity to them. Joseph had risen to become second in command in Egypt and was now in a position to provide for his family during a severe famine. He's extending this generous invitation to relocate his entire family from Canaan to Egypt where they would be protected and provided for.
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