Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Deres far Israel sa til dem: «Hvis det må være slik, så gjør dette: Ta med noe av det fineste vi har i landet, som en gave til den høye herren. Legg dette i veskene deres: Litt balsam, litt honning, krydder, myrra, pistasjnøtter og mandler. Ta med dobbelt så mye penger, ta også med tilbake de pengene dere fikk igjen øverst i sekkene deres. Kanskje det var en feiltakelse. Ta også med deres bror Benjamin og dra nå tilbake! Må Gud Den Allmektige gjøre det slik at dere får medlidenhet hos den høye herren i Egypt, så han sender Benjamin og Simeon med dere hjem. Men hvis jeg blir barnløs, så får jeg være barnløs!»
What Does This Mean?
This verse is spoken by Judah in the context of Joseph's brothers returning to Egypt to bring Benjamin. The key message is that their delay in returning to Egypt could have been avoided if they had acted sooner.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and you know you need a special card to win, but you keep waiting to get it. This verse is like saying, 'If we hadn't waited so long, we would have won the game by now!'
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1400 BCE. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of tribal alliances and the early stages of nation-building.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, if a team delays starting a crucial project and misses a deadline, this verse reminds them of the importance of prompt action to avoid missed opportunities.