Genesis 47:2
“And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he took some of his brethren,.... Along with him, when he left his father in Goshen; the word for "some" signifies…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 47:1-31
- Jacob in Goshen 11. רעמסס ra‛mesês, Ra‘meses “son of the sun.” 31. מטה mı̂ṭṭāh, “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh “staff.”…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He took some of his brethren - There is something very strange in the original; literally translated it signifies "from…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 47:1-12
Here is, I. The respect which Joseph, as a subject, showed to his prince. Though he was his favourite, and…
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