Genesis 44:33
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord,.... Being, as Jarchi observes…
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
instead of the lad This offer on the part of Judah to remain in Egypt in the bond-service of Joseph, as substitute for…
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