KJV ORIGINAL
And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and shall say, What is your occupation?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Pharaoh calls for you and asks, 'What is your job?' or 'What do you do for work?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph is preparing his family for the question Pharaoh will ask them about their work when they meet him.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph is instructing his brothers on how to present themselves to Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, during the severe famine that brought them to seek refuge there. This was part of Joseph's strategy to help his family settle in Egypt while maintaining their distinct identity as shepherds. In ancient Egypt, meetings with Pharaoh were formal occasions where one's occupation determined social status and where they could live.
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