Genesis 42:7 · KJV

"And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

⁶And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.

⁷And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.

⁸And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.

⁹And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle encounters with those who have wronged you?

What does forgiveness look like for you in difficult relationships?

When have you had to confront your past?

Life Application

forgiveness

Consider how you can extend grace to those who have hurt you.

relationships

Reflect on the importance of reconciliation in your life.

People in This Verse

JosephBoth

Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his ability to interpret dreams. His story illustrates themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and divine purpose.

First appearance: Genesis 37:3

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

A powerful ancient civilization known for its pharaohs and pyramids, Egypt was the setting for Joseph's rise to power.

Connection to Jesus

typology

Joseph's actions towards his brothers foreshadow Jesus' forgiveness of those who betray Him.

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