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# lay facedown before him
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They lay down with their faces toward the ground. This is a sign of humility and respect for Joseph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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# Am I in the place of God?
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Joseph uses a question to comfort his brothers. AT: "I am not in the place of God." or "I am not God." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# you meant to harm me
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"you intended to do evil against me"
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# God meant it for good
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"God intended it for good"
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# So now do not be afraid
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"So do not fear me"
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# I will provide for you and your little children
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"I will always make sure you and your children have enough to eat"
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# He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to their hearts
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Here "hearts" refers to the brothers. AT: "He comforted them by speaking kindly to them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fear]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/good]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/comfort]] |