Genesis 43:27
“And he asked them of their welfare, and said, Is your father well, the old man of whom ye spake? Is he yet alive?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they answered, thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive,.... Which is an answer to both his…
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 asked them of their welfare - This verse may be thus translated: "And he asked them concerning their prosperity;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 43:26-34
Here is, I. The great respect that Joseph's brethren paid to him. When they brought him the present, they bowed…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
of their welfare Lit. "as to their peace."
Is your father well Lit. "is there peace [to] your father." 2Sa 20:9, "Is it…
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