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Genesis 45:16-28
Genesis 45:16-28
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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Genesis 45 — OverviewGenesis 45 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt is a pity that this chapter and the foregoing should be parted, and
read asunder. There we had Judah's intercession for Benjamin, with
which, we may suppose, the rest of his brethren signified their…Genesis 45 — OverviewGenesis 45 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 45:1, Joseph makes himself known to his brethren; Genesis 45:5, He comforts them in God’s providence; Genesis 45:9, He sends for his father; Genesis 45:16, Pharaoh confirms it; Genesis 45:21, Joseph furnishes…Genesis 45 — OverviewGenesis 45 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter contains an account of Joseph's making himself known to his brethren, which was done when they were alone, Ge 45:1; when he encouraged them not to distress themselves on account of their selling him into…Genesis 45:16-24Genesis 45:16-24 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, 1. The kindness of Pharaoh to Joseph, and to his relations for
his sake: he bade his brethren welcome (v. 16), though it was a time of
scarcity, and they were likely to be a charge to him. Nay, because it…Genesis 45:16Genesis 45:16 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd the fame thereof—literally, the voice, hence rumor (cf. Jeremiah 3:9)—was heard in Pharaoh's house (having been brought thither doubtless by some of the Court officials), saying, Joseph's brethren—it is probable…Genesis 45:16-28Genesis 45:16-28 · The Pulpit CommentaryJoseph's invitation to Jacob.
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