ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 43:32
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Gen 43:32

43:32 Hebrews. See 14:13 and note; 39:14; 41:12.

an abomination to the Egyptians. As Palestinian shepherds, the Hebrews followed different dietary practices and slaughtered for food animals that were sacred to the Egyptians (46:34 and note). Such customs served the divine purpose by isolating the Israelites in the land of Goshen and preventing their assimilation into the pagan Egyptian culture (38:1–30 note).