Genesis 43:21

"and said, “Oh, my lord, we indeed came down the first time to buy food."

Key Reflection

This statement by the brothers underscores their initial intent in traveling to Egypt, which was purely pragmatic—seeking sustenance. However, it also foreshadows how their journey would lead them into a series of events that would ultimately reveal the hand of God and bring them closer to their brother Joseph.

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