Genesis 43:12
“And take double money in your hand; and the money that was brought again in the mouth of your sacks, carry it again in your hand; peradventure it was an oversight:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Take also your brother,.... Their brother Benjamin, committing him into their hands and to their care, hereby declaring…
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
Double money - What was returned in their sacks, and what was farther necessary to buy another load.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 43:11-14
Observe here, I. Jacob's persuasibleness. He would be ruled by reason, though they were his inferiors that urged it. He…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
double money Jacob recommends a double restitution (Exo 22:4) for the money that had been mysteriously returned, on the…
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