Genesis 44:22
“And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And we said unto my lord, the lad cannot leave his father,.... That is, his father will not be willing to part with him:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 44:1-34
- The Ten Brothers Were Tested Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 44:18-34
We have here a most ingenious and pathetic speech which Judah made to Joseph on Benjamin's behalf, to obtain his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And we said, &c. The substance of this verse expresses more than Gen 42:20 (E). The expostulation here mentioned is not…