Genesis 44:5
“Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Is not this it, in which my lord drinketh,.... Which was for his own particular use, and so the more ungrateful in them…
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…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Whereby - he divineth? - Divination by cups has been from time immemorial prevalent among the Asiatics; and for want of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 44:1-17
Joseph heaps further kindnesses upon his brethren, fills their sacks, returns their money, and sends them away full of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
whereby he indeed divineth "Divineth," Heb. naḥash: see Gen 30:27; Deu 18:10, "useth divination"; 1Ki 20:33 marg. The…
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