Genesis 45:1
“Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Joseph could not refrain himself,.... That he should not weep, as the Targum of Jonathan adds; at least he could…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 45:1-28
- Joseph Made Himself Known to His Brethren 10. גשׁן gôshen, Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Joseph could not refrain himself - The word התאפק hithappek is very emphatic; it signifies to force one's self, to do…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 45:1-15
Judah and his brethren were waiting for an answer, and could not but be amazed to discover, instead of the gravity of a…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 45:1-15
Joseph makes himself known to his Brethren
1. refrain himself As in Gen 43:31. The vehemence of Joseph's emotion forms a…
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