So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
So it wasn't really you who sent me here, but God. He has made me like a father to Pharaoh, the master of his entire household, and a ruler over all of Egypt.
Joseph is telling his brothers that God, not their betrayal, was ultimately behind his journey to Egypt where he became a powerful leader.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph is speaking to the brothers who had sold him into slavery years earlier, revealing his identity after they came to Egypt seeking food during a severe famine. He had risen from prisoner to become Pharaoh's second-in-command, managing Egypt's food distribution during the crisis. This moment of forgiveness and recognition of God's providence comes after years of separation and the brothers' guilt over their betrayal.
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