Vietnamese 1994 (Lời Chúa Cho Mọi Người) (Translated by 1 Pastor)
Năm ấy qua đi, năm sau họ lại đến với ông và nói : Thưa ngài, chúng tôi chẳng dám giấu gì ngài : bạc đã hết, và đàn gia súc đã thuộc về ngài. Trước mặt ngài chỉ còn thân xác chúng tôi và đất đai chúng tôi.
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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.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
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.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
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.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
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.