Genesis 41:47
“And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh,.... Which signifies forgetfulness, as the reason of it shows:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 41:1-57
- Joseph Was Exalted 1. יאר ye'or, “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic. 2.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The earth brought forth by handfuls - This probably refers principally to rice, as it grows in tufts, a great number of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 41:46-57
Observe here, I. The building of Joseph's family in the birth of two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, Gen 41:50-52. In the…