So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.
This is what you should say to Joseph: 'Please forgive your brothers for the wrong they did to you and the evil they committed against you. Now we beg you, please forgive us, the servants of your father's God.' When they said this to Joseph, he wept.
Joseph's brothers are asking him to forgive them for selling him into slavery years earlier, and Joseph weeps when he hears their plea.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, but through God's providence, he rose to become a high official in Egypt, saving many from famine. Years later, after their father Jacob's death, the brothers feared Joseph might seek revenge for their betrayal and sent a message asking for forgiveness in Jacob's name. This moment highlights the theme of reconciliation in a family torn by envy and deceit.
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