👉 And he said, Peace [be] to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Genesis 43:23. It’s a really interesting story about a man who was tricked and imprisoned! Here's the simple explanation: The Basic Story: God had sent Joseph to Egypt as a slave. But, a cunning Egyptian man named Pharaoh tricked Joseph into lying about his father’s name – he claimed Joseph’s father was a cowherd. Pharaoh then imprisoned Joseph in a dark and cramped prison. What happened next? Joseph was incredibly clever. He used his skills to convince Pharaoh that Joseph was actually the son of Benjamin, who was destined to become king! He cleverly convinced Pharaoh that Joseph had been murdered and hidden away. The Verse's Meaning: "And he said, Peace [be] to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks:" This is Joseph’s message to Pharaoh. He’s reassuring him that God has provided for him with wealth – specifically, a large amount of money. He says “Peace be with you” (a blessing) and tells Pharaoh that his God and the God of his father are providing for him. “And he brought Simeon out unto them.” This is the key part. Joseph used his cleverness to bring Simeon, one of the Egyptian officials, out into the prison yard. He had him carry a large bag filled with money – enough to make Pharaoh very wealthy! In short: Joseph tricked Pharaoh and was rewarded with a huge fortune. It’s a story about deception, cunning, and God's generosity. --- Do you want me to explain any specific part of this verse in more detail? For example, would you like to know: What kind of deception Joseph was using? Why Pharaoh was so desperate to keep Joseph alive?
