And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob’s heart fainted, for he believed them not.
They told him, 'Joseph is still alive, and he's the ruler over all of Egypt.' Jacob's heart nearly stopped beating because he couldn't believe what they were saying.
This verse shows Jacob receiving the shocking news that his son Joseph, whom he thought was dead, is actually alive and ruling Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers years earlier, and his father Jacob believed he had been killed by wild animals based on the brothers' deception. This event occurred during a time when family rivalries and survival in a harsh ancient Near Eastern environment were common, leading to Joseph's rise to power in Egypt through God's providence. When the brothers returned from Egypt, they brought the astonishing news of Joseph's survival and high status, which overwhelmed Jacob with shock and disbelief.
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