Italian 2020 (La Sacra Bibbia Versione Riveduta 2020 (R2))
Passato quell’anno, tornarono da lui l’anno seguente, e gli dissero: “Noi non nasconderemo al mio signore che, essendo esaurito il denaro ed essendo passate al mio signore le mandrie del nostro bestiame, non resta più nulla che il mio signore possa prendere, tranne i nostri corpi e le nostre terre.
Cosa significa?
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.
Spiegato ai bambini
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.
Contesto storico
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.
Applicazione per oggi
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.