German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)
So ging das Jahr herum. Im folgenden Jahre aber kamen sie wieder zu ihm und sprachen zu ihm: Wir können dir nicht verhehlen, Herr: das Geld ist zu Ende, und der Besitz an Vieh ist an dich übergegangen. Nichts ist übrig, was du nehmen könntest, außer unser Leib und unsere Äcker.
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, the people of Egypt tell Joseph that they have spent all their money and sold their animals to buy food. They have nothing left but their bodies and land. This shows how desperate they are due to the famine.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if you had to use all your allowance and toys to buy food because of a big drought. That's what's happening here. People are so hungry that they've used up everything they have.
Historischer Hintergrund
The Book of Genesis was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. This verse is part of the narrative about Joseph and his brothers, and it reflects the severe famine in Egypt. The audience was primarily the Israelites, and the cultural setting shows the economic hardship of the time.
Anwendung für heute
Consider a family that has to sell their home and belongings during a severe economic downturn to survive. This verse can teach us about the importance of preparedness and the value of community support during tough times.