Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:
Hurry and go to my father, and tell him, 'This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me ruler of all Egypt. Come down to me right away, don't delay!'
Joseph is urgently telling his brothers to bring their father Jacob to Egypt immediately, revealing that God has given him great power and authority there.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but rose to become the second-in-command in Egypt under Pharaoh, showcasing God's providence in his life. Years later, during a severe famine, his brothers came to Egypt for food, and Joseph revealed his true identity to them after testing their character. He then urgently sent them back to their father Jacob with news of his exalted position, emphasizing that it was God who had orchestrated his rise to power.
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