Genesis 43:24
“And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon,.... They took it out of their vessels or bags in which they…
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
Brought the men into Joseph's house, etc. - This is exactly the way in which a Hindoo receives a guest. As soon as he…
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
water Cf. Gen 18:4. The washing of the feet, before reclining at a meal, was customary in Palestine; cf. Luk 7:44, "I…
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