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9.02.2010

GENESIS 43

For NIV reading click here http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+43&version=NIV

This chapter recounts Josphe's brothers second trip to Egypt, this time with Benjamin whom the dad Jacob was very hesitant to send. He blames the brothers for telling the Egyptian governor (=Joseph) about Benjamin ("Why have you brought this trouble on me?" - never seeming to ask the question of himself! - see Matthew 7:1-5).

The Egyptian steward in v. 23 seems more theologically and spiritually mature and perceptive than the brothers, a theme that comes through several times in Genesis. Sometimes the most spiritually tuned are the least religious.

The brothers bow down, bringing to fulfillment Joseph's dreams in Gen. 37.

Once again, Joseph weeps, overcome by emotions.

Interestingly, Joseph arranges them at the dinner table according to age...they must have wondered how he knew!

Thoughts...

Matt
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