Genesis 37:22 meaning and explanation
“Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father.
Genesis 37:22, Berean Standard Bible
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Reuben, the firstborn, speaks to brothers who have just plotted to kill Joseph. His words sound like a compromise, but the narrator reveals his real aim: he means to rescue Joseph and return him to Jacob.
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