KJV ORIGINAL
And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh’s servants.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they said, 'You have saved our lives! Let us find favor with you, my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people are expressing deep gratitude to Joseph for saving them from starvation, willingly offering to serve Pharaoh in return.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the severe seven-year famine that Joseph had predicted. The Egyptian people had sold their livestock, land, and even themselves to Pharaoh in exchange for food. Joseph had managed the crisis so well that the people saw him as their savior rather than their oppressor.
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