Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Tidlig neste morgen ble mennene sendt av sted med eslene sine. Da de var kommet ut av byen, men ennå ikke hadde reist langt, sa Josef til ham som hadde ansvar for huset sitt: «Dra etter mennene! Når du tar dem igjen, skal du si til dem: ‘Hvorfor har dere gjengjeldt godt med ondt? Hvorfor har dere stjålet drikkebegeret til min herre som han bruker til å tyde overnaturlige varsler i? Det var veldig dårlig gjort av dere å ta det.’»
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Joseph's brothers leaving early in the morning with their donkeys. It indicates the urgency and readiness to travel on their journey back home. The key message is about the continuation of their travel and the importance of early departure.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends wake up early on a camping trip. You get ready quickly and head out on your bikes. This verse is like that, but instead of bikes, they use donkeys to travel.
Historical Background
Genesis was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. This passage is part of the story about Joseph and his brothers, set in a time when donkeys were a common mode of transport. The audience was likely the Israelites, who were descendants of the patriarchs.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can remind us to be prepared and proactive. Just like Joseph's brothers left early, we should start our tasks early to avoid delays and ensure we have enough time to complete them.