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In this verse, Jacob notices there is corn in Egypt and asks his sons why they are looking at each other. He is concerned about their lack of action to secure food for the family.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you see a big bowl of ice cream and your friends are just staring at each other. You might ask, 'Why aren't you grabbing a spoon?' That's what Jacob is doing here, but with corn instead of ice cream.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
This part of Genesis was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC, detailing the life of Jacob and his sons. The Israelites were facing a severe famine, and Jacob's sons had to go to Egypt to buy food.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, if you know of a solution to a problem, don't just sit and look at others. Take action and solve the issue. This can apply to work, family, or community problems.