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NASB	Genesis 43:32 So they served him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because the Egyptians could not eat bread with the Hebrews, for that is loathsome to the Egyptians.
AMPLIFIED 2015	Genesis 43:32 So the servants served Joseph by himself [in honor of his rank], and his brothers by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by themselves, because [according to custom] the Egyptians could not eat food with the Hebrews, for that is loathsome to the Egyptians.

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Subject: Egyptian racism?

Bible Note: Thank you Steve for doing some research and coming up with such a thoughtful answer!

Zondervan's NASB Study Bible states, "The taboo was probably based on ritual or religious reasons (Ex 8:26), unlike the Egyptian refusal to associate with shepherds (46:34), which was probably based on social custom."

"43:32 An important cultural feature of life in the Middle East in this period was the rule insisting that food be shared only with members of one’s own tribe or people." (Cambridge Annotated Study Bible)

"place by himself: Joseph maintained his disguise, so he followed the Egyptian custom of eating at a table separate from the Hebrews. abomination: This word can indicate the strongest revulsion, something that might cause physical illness (see 46:34). The Egyptians might have been repulsed by bodily hair." (Nelson NKJV Study Bible)

"43:32 The Egyptians would not eat with the Hebrews, and Joseph did not violate this custom (cf. 46:34)." (Ryrie Study Bible)

These explanations are interesting in light of God's plan for His people.

Nolan