Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Mennene ble redde fordi de ble tatt med inn i Josefs hus, og de sa: «Det er på grunn av pengene som ble sendt tilbake i sekkene våre den første gangen, at vi blir tatt med inn, slik at han kan gå løs på oss, overfalle oss og gjøre oss til slaver sammen med eslene våre.» Derfor gikk de bort til mannen som hadde ansvar for Josefs hus, og snakket med ham ved inngangen til huset. De forklarte seg til ham: «Herre, det er sant at vi kom ned for å kjøpe mat den første gangen. Men da vi på hjemveien kom til leiren og åpnet sekkene våre, da lå pengene våre øverst i sekkene. Like mye penger som vi hadde betalt for kornet. Nå har vi tatt med disse pengene tilbake. Vi har også tatt med penger for å kjøpe mer mat. Vi vet ikke hvem som la pengene våre i sekkene.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how a man, following Joseph's instructions, brings some men into Joseph's house. It's part of the story where Joseph, now a powerful official in Egypt, tests his brothers to see if they have changed since selling him into slavery.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where your friend gives you a secret mission. Your friend asks you to bring some other kids to his treehouse. That's what this verse is about, but with grown-ups and a real house instead of a treehouse.
Historical Background
The book of Genesis was likely written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. The audience was the Israelites who had just left Egypt. The story was set in the cultural context of the ancient Middle East, where hospitality and family ties were highly valued.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of hospitality and how our actions can affect others. Think about a time when you hosted guests at your home; how did your actions make them feel?
The man is likely one of Joseph's servants, following Joseph's orders to bring his brothers into his house.
What is the significance of Joseph's house in this context?
Joseph's house represents a place where he can interact with his brothers in a controlled environment, allowing him to test them and see if they have changed.
How does this verse connect to the theme of hospitality?
This verse highlights the theme of hospitality as Joseph brings his brothers into his home, which was a significant act of welcoming and caring for guests in ancient cultures.
What does this verse teach about trust?
The verse teaches that trust can be built through actions like hospitality and can be a step towards reconciliation, as Joseph brings his brothers into his home to test and eventually forgive them.