Genesis 43:25
“And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when Joseph came home,.... In order to dine, it being noontime:
they brought him the present which was in their…
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…
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
the present Cf. Gen 43:43.
against Joseph came i.e. so as to be ready when Joseph arrived. For this use of "against" =…