Genesis 43:32
“And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they sat before him,.... At a table, so placed that they were in his sight, and he had a full view of them:
the…
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
They set on for him by himself, etc. - From the text it appears evident that there were three tables, one for Joseph,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 43:26-34
Here is, I. The great respect that Joseph's brethren paid to him. When they brought him the present, they bowed…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
because the Egyptians … with the Hebrews Egyptian exclusiveness was proverbial. Their priests were not allowed to eat or…
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