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Genesis 44:31

Genesis 44:31
It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy servants shall bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to the grave.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

It shall come to pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die,.... As soon as ever he sees us,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 44:1-34

- The Ten Brothers Were Tested Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 44:18-34

We have here a most ingenious and pathetic speech which Judah made to Joseph on Benjamin's behalf, to obtain his…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

with us] These words, which are not in the Heb., are added in the Sam., LXX, and Pesh. versions as essential to the…