“And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.”
The men are shepherds; they tend livestock, and they have brought along their flocks and herds and everything they own. The advance communication to Pharaoh about the family's profession — shepherds — is Joseph's preparation for the potential cultural friction of verses 34. The application: the honest advance communication about the identity and practice of those you are bringing into a community is the preparation that facilitates reception.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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