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Genesis 43:20

Genesis 43:20
And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And it came to pass when we came to the inn,.... Upon the road, on the first day's journey, to refresh themselves and…

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

O sir, we came indeed - to buy food - There is a frankness now in the conduct of Joseph's brethren that did not exist…

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

Oh my lord Cf. Gen 44:18. The expression introduces an appeal. The word for "my lord" (adoni) is rendered by LXX κύριε,…

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