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What does Genesis 42:1 mean?

Back in Canaan, Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, so he said to his sons, 'Why are you just standing around looking at each other?' Genesis 42:1 - Modern Text Bible

(Jacob notices his sons' inaction and pushes them to do something about the food crisis.)