Genesis 43:33
“And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he took and sent messes unto there from before him,.... The several dishes were brought before him, who cut them up,…
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
The first-born according to his birthright - This must greatly astonish these brethren, to find themselves treated with…
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
marvelled The men were mystified by their arrangement in order of birth. It suggested magic. It was one of the uncanny…