What does Genesis 43:26 mean?

Genesis 43:26 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 43:26 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

24And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.

25And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.

26And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.

27And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?

28And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

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