THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
Observe how Joseph discovers through Judah's defense announcement the full account of events that transpired in his father's household after it was sold, the way his father was deceived, and the discussions surrounding him.
Genesis 44:25Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
And our father said: Go again, and buy us a little wheat.
וַיֹּ֖אמֶר אָבִ֑ינוּ שֻׁ֖בוּ שִׁבְרוּ־לָ֥נוּ מְעַט־אֹֽכֶל׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- Gen 43:2And when they had eaten up all the corn, which they had brought out of Egypt, Jacob said to his sons: Go again, and buy us a little food.
- Gen 43:5But if thou wilt not, we will not go: for the man, as we have often said, declared unto us, saying: You shall not see my face without your youngest brother.