Genesis 43:6 - Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly, telling the man that you had another brother?”
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What does "Genesis 43:6" mean?
This verse from Genesis 43:6 is part of the story of Joseph and his brothers. To understand it, we need some context:
Joseph in Egypt: Years prior, Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. After a series of events, Joseph rose to a position of power, becoming second only to Pharaoh.
The Famine: A severe famine struck the land, including Canaan where Joseph's family lived. Jacob (also called Israel), sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain.
Joseph's Demands: Joseph, not revealing his identity to his brothers, tested them. He accused them of being spies and demanded they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, to Egypt as proof of their honesty. He kept Simeon hostage until they returned with Benjamin.
Reluctance to Send Benjamin: Jacob was devastated at the prospect of losing Benjamin. He had already "lost" Joseph years ago and was very protective of Benjamin, his only other son with Rachel.
The Inevitable Decision: As the famine worsened, Jacob was eventually forced to relent, recognizing that starvation was a greater threat than potentially losing Benjamin. He finally agreed to let Benjamin go to Egypt with his brothers.
Therefore, Genesis 43:6, "Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly, telling the man that you had another brother?”" means:
Jacob (Israel) is scolding his sons for telling the Egyptian official (who is actually Joseph, though they don't know it) that they had a younger brother. He feels they made things worse for him because now he has to risk sending Benjamin, his beloved youngest son, to Egypt. Jacob is upset because he believes their honesty created this predicament where he must now part with Benjamin to secure food for the family.
He believes their actions were foolish and have placed him in a terrible situation. He sees their revelation about Benjamin as unnecessary and detrimental to his well-being.
Genesis 43:6 - Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly, telling the man that you had another brother?”
What does "Genesis 43:6" mean?
This verse from Genesis 43:6 is part of the story of Joseph and his brothers. To understand it, we need some context:
Joseph in Egypt: Years prior, Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. After a series of events, Joseph rose to a position of power, becoming second only to Pharaoh.
The Famine: A severe famine struck the land, including Canaan where Joseph's family lived. Jacob (also called Israel), sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain.
Joseph's Demands: Joseph, not revealing his identity to his brothers, tested them. He accused them of being spies and demanded they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, to Egypt as proof of their honesty. He kept Simeon hostage until they returned with Benjamin.
Reluctance to Send Benjamin: Jacob was devastated at the prospect of losing Benjamin. He had already "lost" Joseph years ago and was very protective of Benjamin, his only other son with Rachel.
The Inevitable Decision: As the famine worsened, Jacob was eventually forced to relent, recognizing that starvation was a greater threat than potentially losing Benjamin. He finally agreed to let Benjamin go to Egypt with his brothers.
Therefore, Genesis 43:6, "Israel said, “Why did you treat me so badly, telling the man that you had another brother?”" means:
Jacob (Israel) is scolding his sons for telling the Egyptian official (who is actually Joseph, though they don't know it) that they had a younger brother. He feels they made things worse for him because now he has to risk sending Benjamin, his beloved youngest son, to Egypt. Jacob is upset because he believes their honesty created this predicament where he must now part with Benjamin to secure food for the family.
He believes their actions were foolish and have placed him in a terrible situation. He sees their revelation about Benjamin as unnecessary and detrimental to his well-being.