Genesis 43:23
“And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the man brought the men into Joseph's house,.... After the above discourse had passed between them, and he had made…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 43:1-34
- Joseph and His Eleven Brethren 11. דבשׁ debash, “honey,” from the bee, or sirup from the juice of the grape. בטנים…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he said - The address of the steward in this verse plainly proves that the knowledge of the true God was in Egypt.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 43:15-25
Jacob's sons, having got leave to take Benjamin with them, were observant of the orders their father had given them, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Peace be to you A formula of encouragement and reassurance, as in Jdg 6:23; 1Sa 20:21; Dan 10:19.
the God of your father…
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