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25 lines
789 B
Markdown
# General Information:
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Joseph tells his brothers about his dream.
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# Behold
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The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
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# we were
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The word "we" refers to Joseph and includes all of his brothers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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# tying bundles of grain
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When grain is reaped it is tied into bundles and stacked until it is time to separate the grain from the straw.
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# behold
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Here the word "behold" here shows that Joseph was surprised by what he saw.
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# my bundle rose and stood upright ... your bundles came around and bowed down
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Here the bundles of grain are standing and kneeling as if they were people. These bundle represent Joseph and his brothers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
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