Genesis 43:18
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house,.... The same person before called the ruler of his house, under…
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
And the men were afraid - A guilty conscience needs no accuser. Every thing alarms them; they now feel that God is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 43:15-25
Jacob's sons, having got leave to take Benjamin with them, were observant of the orders their father had given them, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
seek occasion Heb. roll himself upon us. Cf. Job 30:14. Joseph's brethren suspect that this act of favour is part of a…
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